Does the 2004 Mercury Sable have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Mercury Sable, the most recent reported on July 8, 2004 (Seats: front assembly, power adjust). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercury Sable?

Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (15 complaints), followed by power train (12).

How many 2004 Mercury Sable complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 52 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Mercury Sable recalls and problems

1 recall and 52 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Mercury Sable.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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.

2004 Mercury Sable recalls

Seats: front assembly, power adjust

NHTSA campaign 04V330000 · reported July 8, 2004 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 24,277 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.
The risk: The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the upper support assembly on the power seats. The recall began on july 20, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Vehicle speed control15
Power train12
Service brakes9
Exterior lighting7
Electrical system6
Engine3
Seat belts3
Seats3
Air bags2
Engine and engine cooling2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 10, 2020 · Service brakes · 99,800 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. FRED BEANS FORD OF DOYLESTOWN (876 N EASTON RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18902), [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS…

Aug 14, 2018 · Service brakes · 172,000 miles
WHILE PARKED, TRIED TO PUT CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY BUT CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. ONLY WAY TO GET CAR TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK IS TO APPLY EMERGENCY BRAKES THEN SHIFT CAR INTO NEUTRAL WHILE KEY TURNED TO OFF POSITION. BREAK LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED. I CHECKED ALL THE FUSES…

Jun 14, 2018 · Air bags · 78,000 miles
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS STARTED COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING ON A CITY STREET. I DON'T KNOW WHY BUT IT APPEARS TO BE A CRITICAL SAFETY PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND ONLY HAS 78,000 MILES , VERY LOW FOR A 2004 VEHICLE. FORD MOTOR DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL OF ANY KIND…

Nov 4, 2017 · Vehicle speed control · 2 miles
CAR ACCELERATED BY ITSELF TO ABOVE 55 MPH AT LOCAL ROAD, WHEN PUT TO PARKING, THE ENGINE KEPT RUNNING AT MORE THAN 3500 RPM, IT WAS CRAZY, NEARLY KILLED SOME KIDS.

Oct 24, 2016 · Service brakes · 28,100 miles
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED CAUSING INABILITY TO GET SHIFT LEVER OUT OF PARK MODE. BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON ALL THE TIME OR NOT COME ON AT ALL. THE PROBLEM WAS NOTED AFTER PARKING IN OUR GARAGE AND NOTICING THE BRAKE LIGHTS BEING ON ALL THE TIME. I DISCOVERED THAT TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH TO FIRST INDENT THAT THE…

Sable model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2001	8	430	32	7
2002	3	440	32	5
2003	3	201	13	1
2004	1	52	3	0
2005	0	83	3	0
2006	0	1	1	0

Across all years, the 2000 Sable has the most complaints (464). All Mercury Sable years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Mercury Sable have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Mercury Sable, the most recent reported on July 8, 2004 (Seats: front assembly, power adjust). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercury Sable?: Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (15 complaints), followed by power train (12).
How many 2004 Mercury Sable complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 52 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 10, 2020.