Mercury Sable recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 1,731 owner complaints for the Mercury Sable (model years 2000–2006, 2008–2009). The most reported problem area is suspension (651 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (279 complaints). The 2001 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 61 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 83 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 52 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 201 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 440 | 32 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 8 | 430 | 32 | 7 | |
| 2000 | 7 | 464 | 34 | 8 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (464), 2002 (440) and 2001 (430). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mercury Sable model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 651 | 5 of 9 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 279 | 7 of 9 | |
| Power train | 155 | 7 of 9 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 129 | 6 of 9 | |
| Air bags | 102 | 7 of 9 |
Latest 8 of 14 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V247000 | Apr 26, 2016 | Air bags: frontal | 2008 | 695 |
| 04V332000 | Jul 15, 2004 | Suspension: front, springs, coil springs | 2000–2001 | 899,060 |
| 04V330000 | Jul 8, 2004 | Seats: front assembly, power adjust | 2004 | 24,277 |
| 04V106000 | Mar 2, 2004 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2000–2003 | 938,789 |
| 04V105000 | Mar 2, 2004 | Engine and engine cooling | 2003 | 399,926 |
| 03V087000 | Mar 10, 2003 | Visibility: windshield | 2002–2003 | 67,894 |
| 02V266000 | Oct 2, 2002 | Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages | 2000–2002 | 369,614 |
| 01V258000 | Aug 8, 2001 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor | 2000–2001 | 1,083,000 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 125 complaints and a fire in 24 complaints; 88 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.