Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2000 Mercury Sable recalls
Suspension: front, springs, coil springs
NHTSA campaign 04V332000 · reported July 15, 2004 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 899,060 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, the front coil springs could fracture due to corrosion associated with salt used on the roadways during the winter. A fractured spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire.
- The risk
- If this occurs, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which could result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install protective spring shields. In addition, ford is extending the warranty coverage of the front coil springs in all other states, for fracture only, up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until july 31, 2005. If either front coil spring fractures, dealers will replace both front springs at no charge to the owner. An interim notice was sent to owners on august 2, 2004. Parts are now available for the 2000-2001 my vehicles and owners were sent a letter on january 10, 2005, advising them to bring in their vehicles for repair parts are expected to be available for the 1999 my vehicles by the end of february 2005 and owners of these vehicles will be notified then. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
NHTSA campaign 04V106000 · reported March 2, 2004 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 938,789 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Certain passenger vehicles are being recalled to correct a problem with a malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring. This malfunctioning could render the stop lamps inoperable or cause them to stay on all the time. This could cause confusion to a following driver, which could lead to a crash.
- The risk
- In addition, if the switch and/or associated wiring fail in the open position, the brake lights will not actuate and the driver will not be able to shift the vehicle out of "park" if they fail in the closed position, the brake lights will remain on, which will not allow the speed control to be activated. This could also cause the battery to discharge.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the stop lamp switch and associated wiring assembly and install a newly designed stop lamp switch and wire assembly. Owner notification is expected to begin on april 5, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
NHTSA campaign 02V266000 · reported October 2, 2002 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 369,614 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable padels are being recalled in order to adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to a minimum of 50 mm of lateral separation. Simultaneous application of both the brake and accelerator pedals could result in an increase in engine rpm.
- The risk
- This could result in a customer experiencing an "unintended vehicle speed increase" or a perceived "unable to stop" condition.
- The fix
- Owners will be instructed as to the proper way to set the position of the pedals and to take their vehicles to a dealer to have the spacing between the brake and accelerator pedals measured. If the spacing is found to be less than 50 mm, the dealer will adjust the pedals to increase the distance between them to greater than 50 mm. Owner notification began october 28, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor
NHTSA campaign 01V258000 · reported August 8, 2001 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 1,083,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.
- The risk
- Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Exterior lighting: headlights, switch
NHTSA campaign 01V075000 · reported March 12, 2001 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 74,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. Due to the use of incorrect material by a supplier, the headlamp switch knob can fracture and separate from the headlamp switch.
- The risk
- This would cause difficulty for the driver to activate the headlamps, which could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the headlamp switch knob. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Exterior lighting: tail lights, switch
NHTSA campaign 01V078000 · reported March 12, 2001 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 157,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. If the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon build up, and potentially, a short circuit.
- The risk
- A short circuit could lead to either the brake lamps staying on, or to a loss of brake lamp function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch and wipe down the adjustable pedal assembly to remove excess grease. Owner notification began march 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Equipment: other, labels
NHTSA campaign 00V242000 · reported August 24, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 167,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The "vehicle capacity weight" and "designated seating capacity" information was not printed on the safety certification labels affixed to these vehicles. On affected sable sedan vehicles, the "vehicles capacity weight" (and also the luggage load) information printed on this label is incorrect - sable wagon luggage load was incorrectly used for the sable sedan. These vehicles do not comply with the label requirements of FMVSS no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
- The risk
- Excessive loading can cause tire and vehicle damage that could result in a crash.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with a supplemental label with the correct information, along with instructions for affixing the label adjacent to the vehicle certification label. Owner notification began october 20, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Apr 29, 2020 · Electrical system · 130,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE HEATER FAILED TO BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LB SMITH FORD LOCATED AT 1100 MARKET ST, LEMOYNE, PA 17043, [phone removed], TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE…
Oct 8, 2019 · Engine · 55,000 miles
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT STALLING CONSTANTLY WHEN I HAVE SAT AT A LIGHT I DONT JAVW THE MONEY TO FIX THIS DUE TO ON A FIXED INCOME WAS TOLD IT HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE CONTROL ISSUE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT DUE THIS
Apr 11, 2019 · Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HANDLED POORLY AND WAS UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE…
Feb 19, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system · 97,485 miles
THE CAP INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. AFTER CHECKING IT SEVERAL TIMES I WAS INFORMED BY AN AUTO TECHNICIAN THAT THE NECK OF THE FUEL PIPE NEEDS TO BE REPLACE.
Oct 15, 2018 · Visibility · 140,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROST FEATURE FOR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DID NOT WORK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE DEFROSTER WAS ACTIVATED FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 29, 2020.