There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Mercury Sable, but owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Mercury Sable problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | |
| Power Train | 26 | |
| Steering | 7 | |
| Service Brakes | 7 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Air Bags | 4 | |
| Visibility | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 2
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor — 2
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter — 1
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Mercury Sable complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Sep 14, 2023
Im owner of Mercury Sable 2005 only 79000 miles..The car problem speed control idle over 2200 so high when stop red light have to brake pedal to slow the vehicle down, and the vehicle failed to accelerrate..
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Apr 19, 2022
Purchased vehicle from a private seller 10 days prior to incident. Seller informed me they had replaced throttle body sensor to fix unintended acceleration issues. Drove vehicle home on 4/10/22 with one incident on highway where I attempted to slow vehicle after reaching approx 70mph, and vehicle seemed to jolt/shudder as if unable to brake smoothly. Did not drive again til 4/18/22: I attempted to drive vehicle to tire shop to have new tires installed. After backing out of driveway, I accelerated quickly to approx. 25mph. Acceleration continued past 25mph despite me letting off the gas pedal.…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 130,000 miles · reported Oct 20, 2020
The contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently to 80 MPH, without warning. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle down. In addition, the vehicle then failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact contacted an independent mechanic and informed them of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not provided.
Power Train · at 120,000 miles · reported Oct 24, 2019
After leaving a stop, the car was able to move, then all of a sudden, the car would not change gears and stayed in a nuetral position. After safely parking the car, it will not shift into drive or reverse. Looking online I see numerous consumer with the same issue and the cost is more than the car is worth, but is a known issue that the manufacturer will not take the blame on.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 65,000 miles · reported Sep 3, 2019
Gas pedal sticks. Cruise control randomly turns itself on vehicle accelerates on it's own without warning. Have had to shut the car off or shift into neutral while driving. It's absolutely terrifying.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Mercury Sable have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Mercury Sable as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mercury Sable?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (38 reports), followed by power train (26). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 miles.
Are Mercury recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mercury dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.