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16E026000 Apr 1, 2016 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralas...

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Mar 13, 2023 Power Train 83,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Sable. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer...

Mar 13, 2023 Power Train 83,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Sable. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer...

Jan 13, 2021 Power Train 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC A...

Jan 13, 2021 Power Train 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC A...

Jun 10, 2020 Power Train 33,277 mi

IDRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS ON A CITY STREET IN 2003 MERC SABLE WITH 33K MILES. WHILE IN MOTION, THE TRANSMISSION FAILS WITH NO FORWARD OR REVERSE WORKING OR ANY OTHER MECHANICAL WARNINGS.( NO TRANSMISSION CODES ON OBDII. I WAS IMMEDIATELY ABLE TO COAST INTO A DRUGSTORE PARKING LOT. CAR TOW...

Jun 10, 2020 Power Train 33,277 mi

IDRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS ON A CITY STREET IN 2003 MERC SABLE WITH 33K MILES. WHILE IN MOTION, THE TRANSMISSION FAILS WITH NO FORWARD OR REVERSE WORKING OR ANY OTHER MECHANICAL WARNINGS.( NO TRANSMISSION CODES ON OBDII. I WAS IMMEDIATELY ABLE TO COAST INTO A DRUGSTORE PARKING LOT. CAR TOW...

Apr 30, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 285,000 mi

SO SORRY TO BOTHER YOU. I HAVE A MERCURY SABLE 03 WHICH HAS BEEN ACCELERATING BY ITSELF BECAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE GETS STUCK. I SAW AN ARTICLE THAT SAID MY YEAR TAURUS AND SABLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM AS WELL AS SAW THAT ALL THOSE IN THE JUNK YARD HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. IN THE ARTICLE IT SAID F...

Apr 30, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 285,000 mi

SO SORRY TO BOTHER YOU. I HAVE A MERCURY SABLE 03 WHICH HAS BEEN ACCELERATING BY ITSELF BECAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE GETS STUCK. I SAW AN ARTICLE THAT SAID MY YEAR TAURUS AND SABLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM AS WELL AS SAW THAT ALL THOSE IN THE JUNK YARD HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. IN THE ARTICLE IT SAID F...

Mar 26, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 144,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A CITY STREET AND THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT MY BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. I HAD TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BREAK TO SLAM HARD ENOUGH TO TRY TO GET IT TO SLOW DOWN EVEN A LITTLE. I FOUND OUT THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE GOT STUCK AND COULD NOT GO BAC...

Mar 26, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 144,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A CITY STREET AND THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT MY BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. I HAD TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BREAK TO SLAM HARD ENOUGH TO TRY TO GET IT TO SLOW DOWN EVEN A LITTLE. I FOUND OUT THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE GOT STUCK AND COULD NOT GO BAC...

Jan 18, 2018 Engine

2003 MERCURY SABLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BEING CHARGED FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS THAT WERE UNDER WARRANTY. *LD *JS

Jan 18, 2018 Engine

2003 MERCURY SABLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BEING CHARGED FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS THAT WERE UNDER WARRANTY. *LD *JS

Dec 3, 2017 Unknown Or Other 84,500 mi

WHY WAS I CHARGED $249.90 LABOR CHARGES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY IN MY HANDS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER BEING PURCHASED FROM KING BUICK BUT NOT FOR PARTS, SHOP MATERIALS AND USE OF A LOANER CAR. I SHOULD HAVE PAID NOTHING UNDER A WARRANTY AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF FORD HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THAT....

Dec 3, 2017 Unknown Or Other 84,500 mi

WHY WAS I CHARGED $249.90 LABOR CHARGES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY IN MY HANDS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER BEING PURCHASED FROM KING BUICK BUT NOT FOR PARTS, SHOP MATERIALS AND USE OF A LOANER CAR. I SHOULD HAVE PAID NOTHING UNDER A WARRANTY AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF FORD HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THAT....

Nov 19, 2017 Structure 8 mi

1. THE HOOD CLOSES APPARENTLY FINE, IT DOES NOT OPEN IF I TRY TO, HOWEVER KEEPS OPENING EVERY 20 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING. I COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. 2. VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS KEEPS OCURRING, NO SIGNS OR DROPS OR VIISUAL LEAK PUDDLE.

Nov 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 8 mi

1. THE HOOD CLOSES APPARENTLY FINE, IT DOES NOT OPEN IF I TRY TO, HOWEVER KEEPS OPENING EVERY 20 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING. I COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. 2. VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS KEEPS OCURRING, NO SIGNS OR DROPS OR VIISUAL LEAK PUDDLE.

Nov 19, 2017 Structure 8 mi

1. THE HOOD CLOSES APPARENTLY FINE, IT DOES NOT OPEN IF I TRY TO, HOWEVER KEEPS OPENING EVERY 20 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING. I COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. 2. VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS KEEPS OCURRING, NO SIGNS OR DROPS OR VIISUAL LEAK PUDDLE.

Nov 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 8 mi

1. THE HOOD CLOSES APPARENTLY FINE, IT DOES NOT OPEN IF I TRY TO, HOWEVER KEEPS OPENING EVERY 20 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING. I COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. 2. VERY STRONG SMELL OF GAS KEEPS OCURRING, NO SIGNS OR DROPS OR VIISUAL LEAK PUDDLE.

Sep 12, 2017 Engine 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED, IT LOST ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DOM'S GETTY SERVICE STATION (308 MERCER ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS C...

Sep 12, 2017 Power Train 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED, IT LOST ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DOM'S GETTY SERVICE STATION (308 MERCER ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS C...

Sep 12, 2017 Engine 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED, IT LOST ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DOM'S GETTY SERVICE STATION (308 MERCER ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS C...

Sep 12, 2017 Power Train 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED, IT LOST ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DOM'S GETTY SERVICE STATION (308 MERCER ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS C...

Sep 7, 2017 Power Train 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DOM'S GETTY STATION (HEIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520, PHONE (609) 448-4146) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE ...

Sep 7, 2017 Power Train 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DOM'S GETTY STATION (HEIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520, PHONE (609) 448-4146) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE ...

Jun 12, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE "CHECK ENGINE" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. FAIRWAY FORD IN SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA DETERMINED THAT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Jun 12, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE "CHECK ENGINE" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. FAIRWAY FORD IN SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA DETERMINED THAT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER W...

May 30, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY IDLED BETWEEN 3-4 RPMS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONT...

May 30, 2017 Interior Lighting 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY IDLED BETWEEN 3-4 RPMS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONT...

May 30, 2017 Engine 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY IDLED BETWEEN 3-4 RPMS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONT...

May 30, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY IDLED BETWEEN 3-4 RPMS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONT...

May 30, 2017 Interior Lighting 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY IDLED BETWEEN 3-4 RPMS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONT...

May 30, 2017 Engine 164,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY IDLED BETWEEN 3-4 RPMS AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONT...

Apr 13, 2017 Engine 121,373 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT AND RADIATOR ...

Apr 13, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 121,373 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT AND RADIATOR ...

Apr 13, 2017 Engine 121,373 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT AND RADIATOR ...

Apr 13, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 121,373 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT AND RADIATOR ...

Jan 30, 2017 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, WHICH FORCED THE CONTACT TO STRIKE THE STEERING WHEEL DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, BACK, AND N...

Jan 30, 2017 Seat Belts Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, WHICH FORCED THE CONTACT TO STRIKE THE STEERING WHEEL DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, BACK, AND N...

Jan 30, 2017 Air Bags Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, WHICH FORCED THE CONTACT TO STRIKE THE STEERING WHEEL DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, BACK, AND N...

Jan 30, 2017 Seat Belts Crash 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, WHICH FORCED THE CONTACT TO STRIKE THE STEERING WHEEL DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, BACK, AND N...

Dec 6, 2016 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN...

Dec 6, 2016 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN...

Jul 19, 2016 Service Brakes

I OWN A 2003 MERCURY SABLE, I REPLACED THE BRAKES , AND AN ASSORTMENT OF PROBLEMS FOLLOWED. FIRST THEY BEGAN LOCKING , THEN THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AT ALL. I REPLACED PADS.ROTORS.TIRES ,BLEED THE BREAKS ALL IN AN EFFORT TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I COULD NOT, SO THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING ABOUT A YEAR. THEN...

Jul 19, 2016 Service Brakes

I OWN A 2003 MERCURY SABLE, I REPLACED THE BRAKES , AND AN ASSORTMENT OF PROBLEMS FOLLOWED. FIRST THEY BEGAN LOCKING , THEN THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AT ALL. I REPLACED PADS.ROTORS.TIRES ,BLEED THE BREAKS ALL IN AN EFFORT TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I COULD NOT, SO THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING ABOUT A YEAR. THEN...

Jun 2, 2016 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS STUCK AND COULD NOT MOVE OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE WIRING HAD TO BE PUSHED DOWN TO OVERR...

Jun 2, 2016 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS STUCK AND COULD NOT MOVE OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE WIRING HAD TO BE PUSHED DOWN TO OVERR...

Jun 2, 2016 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS STUCK AND COULD NOT MOVE OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE WIRING HAD TO BE PUSHED DOWN TO OVERR...

Jun 2, 2016 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS STUCK AND COULD NOT MOVE OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE WIRING HAD TO BE PUSHED DOWN TO OVERR...

Mar 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 136,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I-70 FROM KANSAS CITY MO. CRUISE WAS SET AT 78. 4 LANES. WAS IN LEFT PASSING LANE AND HAD TO SLOW DOWN QUICKLY BECAUSE OF VEHICLE IN FRONT WAS DOING ABOUT 50MPH. THE RIGHT WAS CLEAR AND I STARTED MOVING TO THE RIGHT TO PASS. THE CAR INSTANTLY ACCELERATED AS I STARTED TO TUR...

Mar 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 136,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING EAST ON I-70 FROM KANSAS CITY MO. CRUISE WAS SET AT 78. 4 LANES. WAS IN LEFT PASSING LANE AND HAD TO SLOW DOWN QUICKLY BECAUSE OF VEHICLE IN FRONT WAS DOING ABOUT 50MPH. THE RIGHT WAS CLEAR AND I STARTED MOVING TO THE RIGHT TO PASS. THE CAR INSTANTLY ACCELERATED AS I STARTED TO TUR...

Feb 17, 2016 Structure 131,000 mi

THE VEHICLES STOCK JACKING LOCATIONS ARE NO LONGER CONSIDERED AS SAFE. THEY HAVE DETERIORATED DUE TO CORROSION AND RUSTING AWAY. SHOULD SOMEONE DECIDE TO TRUST ANY ONE OF THE AFFECTED JACKING LOCATIONS, THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME MAY CRUMPLE AND BREAK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP ONTO AN...

Feb 17, 2016 Structure 131,000 mi

PASSENGER FLOOR RUSTED OUT COMPLETELY IN TWO SPOTS ON THE FRONT RIGHT OF FLOOR. TWO MAJOR HOLES. THE REMAINDER OF THE FLOOR IS SHOWING SIGNS THAT IT TOO IS DETERIORATING. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR HAS BEEN COMPROMISED AND CAN ALLOW SOMEONE TO FALL THROUG...

Feb 17, 2016 Structure 131,000 mi

THE VEHICLES STOCK JACKING LOCATIONS ARE NO LONGER CONSIDERED AS SAFE. THEY HAVE DETERIORATED DUE TO CORROSION AND RUSTING AWAY. SHOULD SOMEONE DECIDE TO TRUST ANY ONE OF THE AFFECTED JACKING LOCATIONS, THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FRAME MAY CRUMPLE AND BREAK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP ONTO AN...

Feb 17, 2016 Structure 131,000 mi

PASSENGER FLOOR RUSTED OUT COMPLETELY IN TWO SPOTS ON THE FRONT RIGHT OF FLOOR. TWO MAJOR HOLES. THE REMAINDER OF THE FLOOR IS SHOWING SIGNS THAT IT TOO IS DETERIORATING. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOOR HAS BEEN COMPROMISED AND CAN ALLOW SOMEONE TO FALL THROUG...

Jan 26, 2016 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V106000. THE RECALL WORK FAILED, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT COME ON, AND THE VEHICLE TO NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK.

Jan 26, 2016 Exterior Lighting 98,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V106000. THE RECALL WORK FAILED, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT COME ON, AND THE VEHICLE TO NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK.

Nov 11, 2015 Seat Belts 290,000 mi

NO ACCIDENT, BUT THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAS STARTED "LATCHING" ONLY ON SPORADIC OCCASIONS. IT DOESN'T LATCH MORE TIMES THAN IT DOES LATCH. THE ARE TIMES WHEN YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY LATCHED THE SEATBELT, IT WILL COME UNLATCH END WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. THIS HAS NOW BEEN OCCURRING FOR ABOU...

Nov 11, 2015 Seat Belts 290,000 mi

NO ACCIDENT, BUT THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAS STARTED "LATCHING" ONLY ON SPORADIC OCCASIONS. IT DOESN'T LATCH MORE TIMES THAN IT DOES LATCH. THE ARE TIMES WHEN YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY LATCHED THE SEATBELT, IT WILL COME UNLATCH END WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. THIS HAS NOW BEEN OCCURRING FOR ABOU...

Oct 15, 2015 Tires 105,029 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE EQUIPPED WITH DOUGLAS X-TRAC 2 TIRES, SIZE: P215/60/R16. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE VEERED BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAI...

Oct 15, 2015 Tires 105,029 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE EQUIPPED WITH DOUGLAS X-TRAC 2 TIRES, SIZE: P215/60/R16. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE VEERED BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAI...

Sep 24, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND AVOIDED A COLLISION. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED OF ...

Sep 24, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND AVOIDED A COLLISION. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED OF ...

Jun 9, 2015 Structure Crash 60,000 mi

CAR WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED. WHEN ENGAGED INTO REVERSE, CAR MADE LOUD NOISE, TIRES SQUEALED, ENGINE RACED AND CRASHED INTO PARKED CAR BEHIND IT AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED. PARKED VEHICLE THAT WAS STRUCK THEN STRUCK CAR NEXT TO IT SINCE IMPACT WAS SO GREAT. CAR WAS UNCONTROLLABLE, COULD NOT BE STOPPED V...

Jun 9, 2015 Structure Crash 60,000 mi

CAR WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED. WHEN ENGAGED INTO REVERSE, CAR MADE LOUD NOISE, TIRES SQUEALED, ENGINE RACED AND CRASHED INTO PARKED CAR BEHIND IT AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED. PARKED VEHICLE THAT WAS STRUCK THEN STRUCK CAR NEXT TO IT SINCE IMPACT WAS SO GREAT. CAR WAS UNCONTROLLABLE, COULD NOT BE STOPPED V...

May 31, 2015 Power Train 44,000 mi

IN 2014,. MY POWER TRAIN (TRANSMISSION) STOPPED PROPELLING MY CAR. SEVERAL YEARS EARLIER, MY FRIEND WHO OWNED A MERCURY SABLE (THE SAME TYPE CAR AS I AM WRITING TO YOU ABOUT), HAD THE SAME TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. HE HAD APPROXIMATELY THE SAME MILEAGE ON HIS CAR THAT I ...

May 31, 2015 Power Train 44,000 mi

IN 2014,. MY POWER TRAIN (TRANSMISSION) STOPPED PROPELLING MY CAR. SEVERAL YEARS EARLIER, MY FRIEND WHO OWNED A MERCURY SABLE (THE SAME TYPE CAR AS I AM WRITING TO YOU ABOUT), HAD THE SAME TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. HE HAD APPROXIMATELY THE SAME MILEAGE ON HIS CAR THAT I ...

Apr 21, 2015 Structure 150,000 mi

FLOORBOARDS RUSTED THROUGH, I WAS GETTING SPLASHED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN UNAVOIDABLE PUDDLE IN THE ROAD. LOOKS TO BE FOUR SEPARATE SPOTS, ALL FOUR SEATING AREAS AFFECTED. *TR

Apr 21, 2015 Structure 150,000 mi

FLOORBOARDS RUSTED THROUGH, I WAS GETTING SPLASHED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN UNAVOIDABLE PUDDLE IN THE ROAD. LOOKS TO BE FOUR SEPARATE SPOTS, ALL FOUR SEATING AREAS AFFECTED. *TR

Apr 10, 2015 Structure 212,000 mi

THE FLOOR BOARDS ON MY VEHICLE ARE RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Apr 10, 2015 Structure 212,000 mi

THE FLOOR BOARDS ON MY VEHICLE ARE RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

Mar 24, 2015 Suspension 105,000 mi

ORIGINALLY, 2 DAYS PRIOR, CAR FELT LIKE I WAS DRAGGING SOMETHING UNDERNEATH. GOT OUT AND LOOKED AROUND CAR, DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. LEFT CAR FOR 2 DAYS, THEN STARTED TO HEAD TO WORK. WAS GOING ONLY ABOUT 20MPH WHEN SMOKE POURED OUT FROM UNDER MY CAR. A MOMENT LATER MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW...

Mar 24, 2015 Suspension 105,000 mi

ORIGINALLY, 2 DAYS PRIOR, CAR FELT LIKE I WAS DRAGGING SOMETHING UNDERNEATH. GOT OUT AND LOOKED AROUND CAR, DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. LEFT CAR FOR 2 DAYS, THEN STARTED TO HEAD TO WORK. WAS GOING ONLY ABOUT 20MPH WHEN SMOKE POURED OUT FROM UNDER MY CAR. A MOMENT LATER MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW...

Feb 17, 2015 Service Brakes 220,000 mi

MY CAR IS TRYING TO KILL ME! I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, WHEN I STARTED TO BRAKE FOR A STOP BEFORE TURNING . THE CAR SLOWED DOWN, AS I HELD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, BUT SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE. I ALREADY HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND THE BRAKE HELD, BUT I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR ...

Feb 17, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 220,000 mi

MY CAR IS TRYING TO KILL ME! I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, WHEN I STARTED TO BRAKE FOR A STOP BEFORE TURNING . THE CAR SLOWED DOWN, AS I HELD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, BUT SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE. I ALREADY HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND THE BRAKE HELD, BUT I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR ...

Feb 17, 2015 Service Brakes 220,000 mi

MY CAR IS TRYING TO KILL ME! I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, WHEN I STARTED TO BRAKE FOR A STOP BEFORE TURNING . THE CAR SLOWED DOWN, AS I HELD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, BUT SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE. I ALREADY HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND THE BRAKE HELD, BUT I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR ...

Feb 17, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 220,000 mi

MY CAR IS TRYING TO KILL ME! I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, WHEN I STARTED TO BRAKE FOR A STOP BEFORE TURNING . THE CAR SLOWED DOWN, AS I HELD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, BUT SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE. I ALREADY HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, AND THE BRAKE HELD, BUT I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR ...

Jan 27, 2015 Exterior Lighting 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA...

Jan 27, 2015 Exterior Lighting 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V106000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA...

Jan 14, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT, THE FAILURE R...

Jan 14, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT, THE FAILURE R...

Dec 28, 2014 Electrical System 115,223 mi

ALARM SYSTEM GOES OFF AT WILL, SOUNDING HORN, FLASHING LIGHTS, CAUSING OTHER FLOWING TRAFFIC TO BE DISTRACTED. CONCERNED THAT THE ALARM SYSTEM MAY ACTIVATE WHILE IN MOTION. CONCERNED THAT IT MAY STOP THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Dec 28, 2014 Electrical System 115,223 mi

ALARM SYSTEM GOES OFF AT WILL, SOUNDING HORN, FLASHING LIGHTS, CAUSING OTHER FLOWING TRAFFIC TO BE DISTRACTED. CONCERNED THAT THE ALARM SYSTEM MAY ACTIVATE WHILE IN MOTION. CONCERNED THAT IT MAY STOP THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Sep 2, 2014 Power Train 118,478 mi

THROTTLE CABLE STUCK, ENGINE AT 1800 TPM, ENGINE REVVED TO 2600 RPM, INABILITY TO SLOW VEHICLE, SURGING. REQUIRED HARD BREAKING. ONCE CAR STOPPED, IDLE DROPPED TO 900 RPM AFTER 15-30 SECONDS. HAPPENS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. ENGINE SURGES AT START, REVS TO 2100 THEN TO 2600. INSPECTED CABLE, THROT...

Sep 2, 2014 Engine 118,478 mi

THROTTLE CABLE STUCK, ENGINE AT 1800 TPM, ENGINE REVVED TO 2600 RPM, INABILITY TO SLOW VEHICLE, SURGING. REQUIRED HARD BREAKING. ONCE CAR STOPPED, IDLE DROPPED TO 900 RPM AFTER 15-30 SECONDS. HAPPENS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. ENGINE SURGES AT START, REVS TO 2100 THEN TO 2600. INSPECTED CABLE, THROT...

Sep 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 118,478 mi

THROTTLE CABLE STUCK, ENGINE AT 1800 TPM, ENGINE REVVED TO 2600 RPM, INABILITY TO SLOW VEHICLE, SURGING. REQUIRED HARD BREAKING. ONCE CAR STOPPED, IDLE DROPPED TO 900 RPM AFTER 15-30 SECONDS. HAPPENS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. ENGINE SURGES AT START, REVS TO 2100 THEN TO 2600. INSPECTED CABLE, THROT...

Sep 2, 2014 Power Train 118,478 mi

THROTTLE CABLE STUCK, ENGINE AT 1800 TPM, ENGINE REVVED TO 2600 RPM, INABILITY TO SLOW VEHICLE, SURGING. REQUIRED HARD BREAKING. ONCE CAR STOPPED, IDLE DROPPED TO 900 RPM AFTER 15-30 SECONDS. HAPPENS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. ENGINE SURGES AT START, REVS TO 2100 THEN TO 2600. INSPECTED CABLE, THROT...

Sep 2, 2014 Engine 118,478 mi

THROTTLE CABLE STUCK, ENGINE AT 1800 TPM, ENGINE REVVED TO 2600 RPM, INABILITY TO SLOW VEHICLE, SURGING. REQUIRED HARD BREAKING. ONCE CAR STOPPED, IDLE DROPPED TO 900 RPM AFTER 15-30 SECONDS. HAPPENS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. ENGINE SURGES AT START, REVS TO 2100 THEN TO 2600. INSPECTED CABLE, THROT...

Sep 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 118,478 mi

THROTTLE CABLE STUCK, ENGINE AT 1800 TPM, ENGINE REVVED TO 2600 RPM, INABILITY TO SLOW VEHICLE, SURGING. REQUIRED HARD BREAKING. ONCE CAR STOPPED, IDLE DROPPED TO 900 RPM AFTER 15-30 SECONDS. HAPPENS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. ENGINE SURGES AT START, REVS TO 2100 THEN TO 2600. INSPECTED CABLE, THROT...

Aug 21, 2014 Power Train 70,000 mi

VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON IT'S OWN. HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHERE I GO TO STOP AND CAR ACCELERATES AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT. I HAVE ALMOST REAR ENDED MULTIPLE CARS BECAUSE OF THIS. WHILE GOING FROM A RED TO GREEN LIGHT ON A HILL MY SABLE STALLED AND BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS, ALMOST CRASHING INTO THE C...

Aug 21, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON IT'S OWN. HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHERE I GO TO STOP AND CAR ACCELERATES AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT. I HAVE ALMOST REAR ENDED MULTIPLE CARS BECAUSE OF THIS. WHILE GOING FROM A RED TO GREEN LIGHT ON A HILL MY SABLE STALLED AND BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS, ALMOST CRASHING INTO THE C...

Aug 21, 2014 Power Train 70,000 mi

VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON IT'S OWN. HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHERE I GO TO STOP AND CAR ACCELERATES AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT. I HAVE ALMOST REAR ENDED MULTIPLE CARS BECAUSE OF THIS. WHILE GOING FROM A RED TO GREEN LIGHT ON A HILL MY SABLE STALLED AND BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS, ALMOST CRASHING INTO THE C...

Aug 21, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON IT'S OWN. HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHERE I GO TO STOP AND CAR ACCELERATES AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT. I HAVE ALMOST REAR ENDED MULTIPLE CARS BECAUSE OF THIS. WHILE GOING FROM A RED TO GREEN LIGHT ON A HILL MY SABLE STALLED AND BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS, ALMOST CRASHING INTO THE C...

Jul 31, 2014 Electrical System 110,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 90 IN SOUTH DAKOTA WHEN THE ELECTRICAL JUST SHUT OFF AT NIGHT. WE HAD NO POWER, LIGHTS OR STEERING CONTROL GOING 75 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR SINCE WE GOT THE VEHICLE IN 2009. AT THAT SPEED AND WITH NO ONE ABLE TO SEE US DUE TO NO LIGHTING WE BECOME A HAZ...

Jul 31, 2014 Electrical System 110,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 90 IN SOUTH DAKOTA WHEN THE ELECTRICAL JUST SHUT OFF AT NIGHT. WE HAD NO POWER, LIGHTS OR STEERING CONTROL GOING 75 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR SINCE WE GOT THE VEHICLE IN 2009. AT THAT SPEED AND WITH NO ONE ABLE TO SEE US DUE TO NO LIGHTING WE BECOME A HAZ...

Apr 25, 2014 Engine 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO 25 MPH AFTER SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE IDLE IAC VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT N...

Apr 25, 2014 Engine 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO 25 MPH AFTER SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE IDLE IAC VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT N...

Apr 14, 2014 Suspension

2003 MERCURY SABLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRONT SPRING BROKE AND SLASHED TIRE WHICH CAUSED AN IMMEDIATE FLAT TIRE. *SMD

Apr 14, 2014 Suspension

2003 MERCURY SABLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRONT SPRING BROKE AND SLASHED TIRE WHICH CAUSED AN IMMEDIATE FLAT TIRE. *SMD

Mar 31, 2014 Power Train 58,111 mi

I LEFT HOME FOR WORK. ALL PARTS OF VEHICLE WORKING FINE. I PUT MY BLINKERS ON TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, WHICH I EXECUTED. HALF-WAY DOWN THE STREET, THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, BUT WAS STILL RUNNING. I TRIED SHIFTING TO ANOTHER GEAR - NOTHING. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO SOUND, JUST NOTHING. I ATT...

Mar 31, 2014 Power Train 58,111 mi

I LEFT HOME FOR WORK. ALL PARTS OF VEHICLE WORKING FINE. I PUT MY BLINKERS ON TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, WHICH I EXECUTED. HALF-WAY DOWN THE STREET, THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, BUT WAS STILL RUNNING. I TRIED SHIFTING TO ANOTHER GEAR - NOTHING. THERE WAS NO WARNING, NO SOUND, JUST NOTHING. I ATT...

Mar 19, 2014 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

MY 2003 MERCURY SABLE HAS A FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON. I FOUND THE RECALL NOTICE ONLINE AND CONTACTED FORD WHO DO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL FOR MY VIN NUMBER. *TR

Mar 19, 2014 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

MY 2003 MERCURY SABLE HAS A FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON. I FOUND THE RECALL NOTICE ONLINE AND CONTACTED FORD WHO DO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL FOR MY VIN NUMBER. *TR

Jan 23, 2014 Suspension 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED DUE TO A FRACTURED COIL SPRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE M...

Jan 23, 2014 Suspension 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED DUE TO A FRACTURED COIL SPRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE M...

Dec 21, 2013 Power Train 61,000 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY. THE CAR ENGINE KEPT RUNNING BUT THE TRANSMISSION DIED WITHOUT ANY WARNING SYMPTOMS - NO CLUNKING, NO GRINDING GEARS, NO LOSS OF FLUIDS,... IT JUST COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE IN MOTION. THANK GOD SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST TOWARDS THE SHOULDER AND AVOID BEING HIT. THE ...

Dec 21, 2013 Power Train 65,000 mi

AFTER REFUELING AT BUSY GAS STATION, STARTED THE CAR AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARDS AS NO GEARS WERE WORKING. THE CAR ENGINE WAS WORKING FINE BUT THE TRANSMISSION DIED WITHOUT ANY WARNING SYMPTOMS - NO CLUNKING, NO GRINDING GEARS, NO LOSS OF FLUIDS,... IT JUST COMPLETELY FAILED. THE ...

Dec 21, 2013 Power Train 126,000 mi

I STARTED MY CAR TO TAKE IT FOR AN OIL CHANGE. WITH THE ENGINE WARMED UP I SHIFTED INTO GEAR TO GO. WITHOUT ANY WARNING SYMPTOMS (NO CLUNKING, NO GRINDING GEARS, NO LOSS OF FLUIDS,...) THE TRANSMISSION DECIDED TO COMPLETELY FAIL. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD NOR BACKWARDS AS NO GEARS WERE WORKING....

Dec 21, 2013 Power Train 61,000 mi

WIFE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY. THE CAR ENGINE KEPT RUNNING BUT THE TRANSMISSION DIED WITHOUT ANY WARNING SYMPTOMS - NO CLUNKING, NO GRINDING GEARS, NO LOSS OF FLUIDS,... IT JUST COMPLETELY FAILED WHILE IN MOTION. THANK GOD SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST TOWARDS THE SHOULDER AND AVOID BEING HIT. THE ...

Dec 21, 2013 Power Train 65,000 mi

AFTER REFUELING AT BUSY GAS STATION, STARTED THE CAR AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARDS AS NO GEARS WERE WORKING. THE CAR ENGINE WAS WORKING FINE BUT THE TRANSMISSION DIED WITHOUT ANY WARNING SYMPTOMS - NO CLUNKING, NO GRINDING GEARS, NO LOSS OF FLUIDS,... IT JUST COMPLETELY FAILED. THE ...

Dec 21, 2013 Power Train 126,000 mi

I STARTED MY CAR TO TAKE IT FOR AN OIL CHANGE. WITH THE ENGINE WARMED UP I SHIFTED INTO GEAR TO GO. WITHOUT ANY WARNING SYMPTOMS (NO CLUNKING, NO GRINDING GEARS, NO LOSS OF FLUIDS,...) THE TRANSMISSION DECIDED TO COMPLETELY FAIL. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARD NOR BACKWARDS AS NO GEARS WERE WORKING....

Sep 14, 2013 Power Train 51,000 mi

THIRD TIME HERE WE GO!!! THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ON THIS MERCURY SABLE PIECE OF JUNK! PLEASE SEE NHTSA REPORT ID # 10333941 THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. I HAD IT REPAIRED AT A FORD / MERCURY DEALERSHIP. RECEIVED A 12/12 WARRANTY (12K MILES OR 12 MONT...

Sep 14, 2013 Power Train 51,000 mi

THIRD TIME HERE WE GO!!! THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ON THIS MERCURY SABLE PIECE OF JUNK! PLEASE SEE NHTSA REPORT ID # 10333941 THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. I HAD IT REPAIRED AT A FORD / MERCURY DEALERSHIP. RECEIVED A 12/12 WARRANTY (12K MILES OR 12 MONT...

Jul 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

STUCK THROTTLE AND THE CAR SPEEDS UP... UPDATED 08/19/13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENT HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES.

Jul 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

STUCK THROTTLE AND THE CAR SPEEDS UP... UPDATED 08/19/13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENT HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES.

Jul 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

STUCK THROTTLE AND THE CAR SPEEDS UP... UPDATED 08/19/13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENT HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES.

Jul 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

STUCK THROTTLE AND THE CAR SPEEDS UP... UPDATED 08/19/13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENT HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES.

Jul 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE COLLAR BROKE, LEAVING THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AT ABOUT 27%. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN, AND REQUIRED EXTRA EFFORT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I HAVE A RECEIPT FOR THE REPAIR MADE BY PEPBOYS. *TR

Jul 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE COLLAR BROKE, LEAVING THE THROTTLE STUCK OPEN AT ABOUT 27%. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN, AND REQUIRED EXTRA EFFORT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. I HAVE A RECEIPT FOR THE REPAIR MADE BY PEPBOYS. *TR

Jul 4, 2013 Power Train 60,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS ACCELERATING AT ABOUT 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF GEAR. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THE CAR FAILED TO MOVE QUICKLY COMING TO A DEAD STOP. IT TURNS OUT IT IS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. I UNDERSTAND THAT MERCURY SABLES HAVE THIS PROBLEM. IT IS THE SAME TRANSMISSION AS IS I...

Jul 4, 2013 Power Train 60,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS ACCELERATING AT ABOUT 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF GEAR. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING BUT THE CAR FAILED TO MOVE QUICKLY COMING TO A DEAD STOP. IT TURNS OUT IT IS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. I UNDERSTAND THAT MERCURY SABLES HAVE THIS PROBLEM. IT IS THE SAME TRANSMISSION AS IS I...

Jul 1, 2013 Suspension 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE, CAUSING A BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD FAILED. THE VEHI...

Jul 1, 2013 Suspension 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE, CAUSING A BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COIL SPRING HAD FAILED. THE VEHI...

May 5, 2013 Suspension 91,553 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, COIL SPRING BROKE IN TWO PLACES AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE (SPRING WENT THROUGH THE TIRE SIDEWALL). IF THIS HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE CAR WOULD HAVE STEERED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT AND GONE OFF THE ROAD. OUR 2000 S...

May 5, 2013 Suspension 91,553 mi

FRONT COIL SPRING FAILED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, COIL SPRING BROKE IN TWO PLACES AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE (SPRING WENT THROUGH THE TIRE SIDEWALL). IF THIS HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE CAR WOULD HAVE STEERED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT AND GONE OFF THE ROAD. OUR 2000 S...

Apr 25, 2013 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED DUE TO THE FRACTURED COIL SPRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PR...

Apr 25, 2013 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED DUE TO THE FRACTURED COIL SPRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PR...

Apr 17, 2013 Suspension 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED DUE TO THE FRACTURED COIL SPRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHOR...

Apr 17, 2013 Suspension 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED DUE TO THE FRACTURED COIL SPRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHOR...

Apr 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY. THERE WAS ALSO A LOUD BANG HEARD FROM THE ENGINE ...

Apr 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY. THERE WAS ALSO A LOUD BANG HEARD FROM THE ENGINE ...

Jan 8, 2013 Power Train 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED, NO ABILITY TO MOVE CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC. DRIVER AND PASSENGERS ALMOST WERE REAR ENDED BY FOLLOWING TRAFFIC. UNABLE TO MOVE CAR OFF OF ROADWAY. ENGINE RAN BUT CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. *TR

Jan 8, 2013 Power Train 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED, NO ABILITY TO MOVE CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC. DRIVER AND PASSENGERS ALMOST WERE REAR ENDED BY FOLLOWING TRAFFIC. UNABLE TO MOVE CAR OFF OF ROADWAY. ENGINE RAN BUT CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. *TR

Dec 6, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 151,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND WHILE I WAS BRAKING FOR A STOP LIGHT I COULDN'T STOP. SOMETHING WAS GIVING MY CAR GAS AS I WAS TRYING TO STOP. EVER SINCE THEN WHEN I DRIVE IT MY RPM'S ARE HIGH AND MAKES A NOISE. I CALLED THE SHOP AND HAD MY IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE REPLACED BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT THE AUTOMOTIVE...

Dec 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 151,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND WHILE I WAS BRAKING FOR A STOP LIGHT I COULDN'T STOP. SOMETHING WAS GIVING MY CAR GAS AS I WAS TRYING TO STOP. EVER SINCE THEN WHEN I DRIVE IT MY RPM'S ARE HIGH AND MAKES A NOISE. I CALLED THE SHOP AND HAD MY IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE REPLACED BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT THE AUTOMOTIVE...

Dec 6, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 151,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND WHILE I WAS BRAKING FOR A STOP LIGHT I COULDN'T STOP. SOMETHING WAS GIVING MY CAR GAS AS I WAS TRYING TO STOP. EVER SINCE THEN WHEN I DRIVE IT MY RPM'S ARE HIGH AND MAKES A NOISE. I CALLED THE SHOP AND HAD MY IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE REPLACED BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT THE AUTOMOTIVE...

Dec 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 151,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND WHILE I WAS BRAKING FOR A STOP LIGHT I COULDN'T STOP. SOMETHING WAS GIVING MY CAR GAS AS I WAS TRYING TO STOP. EVER SINCE THEN WHEN I DRIVE IT MY RPM'S ARE HIGH AND MAKES A NOISE. I CALLED THE SHOP AND HAD MY IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE REPLACED BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT THE AUTOMOTIVE...

Dec 4, 2012 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND DEPOSITED METAL SHAVING...

Dec 4, 2012 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND DEPOSITED METAL SHAVING...

Nov 16, 2012 Power Train 85,262 mi

I PULLED UP TO A STOPLIGHT. WHEN IT TURNED GREEN, I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVVED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN SHIFTED INTO ANY FORWARD GEAR OR REVERSE GEAR, IT WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS AS THOUGH IT WERE STUCK IN NEUTRAL. THE TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST SAID IT WAS A ...

Nov 16, 2012 Engine 85,262 mi

I PULLED UP TO A STOPLIGHT. WHEN IT TURNED GREEN, I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVVED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN SHIFTED INTO ANY FORWARD GEAR OR REVERSE GEAR, IT WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS AS THOUGH IT WERE STUCK IN NEUTRAL. THE TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST SAID IT WAS A ...

Nov 16, 2012 Power Train 85,262 mi

I PULLED UP TO A STOPLIGHT. WHEN IT TURNED GREEN, I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVVED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN SHIFTED INTO ANY FORWARD GEAR OR REVERSE GEAR, IT WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS AS THOUGH IT WERE STUCK IN NEUTRAL. THE TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST SAID IT WAS A ...

Nov 16, 2012 Engine 85,262 mi

I PULLED UP TO A STOPLIGHT. WHEN IT TURNED GREEN, I DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVVED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. WHEN SHIFTED INTO ANY FORWARD GEAR OR REVERSE GEAR, IT WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS AS THOUGH IT WERE STUCK IN NEUTRAL. THE TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST SAID IT WAS A ...

Nov 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH SHE ATTEMPTED TO ENTER A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE THROTTLE SEIZED IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY FIRMLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC OR DEALER, ...

Nov 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 5 MPH SHE ATTEMPTED TO ENTER A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE THROTTLE SEIZED IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY FIRMLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC OR DEALER, ...

Nov 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

WHEN I ACCELERATED MY VEHICLE THE THROTTLE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. MY CAR ACCELERATED TO OVER 40MPH IN A RESIDENTIAL ZONE. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO THE CUTOUT RPM LIMIT. I IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD TO INSPECT THE PROBLEM I SAW THAT THE P...

Nov 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

WHEN I ACCELERATED MY VEHICLE THE THROTTLE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. MY CAR ACCELERATED TO OVER 40MPH IN A RESIDENTIAL ZONE. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO THE CUTOUT RPM LIMIT. I IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD TO INSPECT THE PROBLEM I SAW THAT THE P...

Oct 26, 2012 Power Train 157,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON US31 JUST NORTH OF MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN. I WAS GOING 70 MPH WHEN WITH NO WARNING THE CAR (2003 MERCURY SABLE) LOST DRIVE TRAIN POWER AND WAS SUDDENLY ONLY COASTING. I HAD TO PULL OF ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. ALSO I HAD MY THREE ADULT AUTISTIC CHILDREN...

Oct 26, 2012 Power Train 157,300 mi

I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON US31 JUST NORTH OF MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN. I WAS GOING 70 MPH WHEN WITH NO WARNING THE CAR (2003 MERCURY SABLE) LOST DRIVE TRAIN POWER AND WAS SUDDENLY ONLY COASTING. I HAD TO PULL OF ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. ALSO I HAD MY THREE ADULT AUTISTIC CHILDREN...

Oct 14, 2012 Electrical System

HEATER/AC FAN CONTINUOUSLY STOPS WORKING. I FIRST REPLACED THE MOTOR RESISTOR IN AUGUST 2012. IT WORKED FOR 2 WEEKS WHEN IT BROKE FOR THE 2ND TIME. I WENT TO FIX IT AGAIN, ONLY TO FIND OUT IT STOPS WORKING AGAIN AFTER 2 MORE WEEKS.IT IS NOW OCTOBER AND THE MOTOR RESISTOR BROKE 2X AND NOW THE MOTO...

Oct 14, 2012 Visibility

HEATER/AC FAN CONTINUOUSLY STOPS WORKING. I FIRST REPLACED THE MOTOR RESISTOR IN AUGUST 2012. IT WORKED FOR 2 WEEKS WHEN IT BROKE FOR THE 2ND TIME. I WENT TO FIX IT AGAIN, ONLY TO FIND OUT IT STOPS WORKING AGAIN AFTER 2 MORE WEEKS.IT IS NOW OCTOBER AND THE MOTOR RESISTOR BROKE 2X AND NOW THE MOTO...

Oct 14, 2012 Electrical System

HEATER/AC FAN CONTINUOUSLY STOPS WORKING. I FIRST REPLACED THE MOTOR RESISTOR IN AUGUST 2012. IT WORKED FOR 2 WEEKS WHEN IT BROKE FOR THE 2ND TIME. I WENT TO FIX IT AGAIN, ONLY TO FIND OUT IT STOPS WORKING AGAIN AFTER 2 MORE WEEKS.IT IS NOW OCTOBER AND THE MOTOR RESISTOR BROKE 2X AND NOW THE MOTO...

Oct 14, 2012 Visibility

HEATER/AC FAN CONTINUOUSLY STOPS WORKING. I FIRST REPLACED THE MOTOR RESISTOR IN AUGUST 2012. IT WORKED FOR 2 WEEKS WHEN IT BROKE FOR THE 2ND TIME. I WENT TO FIX IT AGAIN, ONLY TO FIND OUT IT STOPS WORKING AGAIN AFTER 2 MORE WEEKS.IT IS NOW OCTOBER AND THE MOTOR RESISTOR BROKE 2X AND NOW THE MOTO...

Jul 24, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 74,200 mi

DRIVING ON I-25 NORTHBOUND, AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, WITH MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. WENT FROM 50 TO 65...STEPPED ON BRAKE, BRAKES SLOWED/STOPPED THE ACCELERATION...PULLED OFF AT THE FIRST EXIT RAMP. LOOKED UNDER HOOD, FOR ANYTHING NOT CORRECT...NOTHING VISUALLY DETECTED. D...

Jul 24, 2012 Engine 74,200 mi

DRIVING ON I-25 NORTHBOUND, AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, WITH MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. WENT FROM 50 TO 65...STEPPED ON BRAKE, BRAKES SLOWED/STOPPED THE ACCELERATION...PULLED OFF AT THE FIRST EXIT RAMP. LOOKED UNDER HOOD, FOR ANYTHING NOT CORRECT...NOTHING VISUALLY DETECTED. D...

Jul 24, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 74,200 mi

DRIVING ON I-25 NORTHBOUND, AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, WITH MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. WENT FROM 50 TO 65...STEPPED ON BRAKE, BRAKES SLOWED/STOPPED THE ACCELERATION...PULLED OFF AT THE FIRST EXIT RAMP. LOOKED UNDER HOOD, FOR ANYTHING NOT CORRECT...NOTHING VISUALLY DETECTED. D...

Jul 24, 2012 Engine 74,200 mi

DRIVING ON I-25 NORTHBOUND, AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE, WITH MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. WENT FROM 50 TO 65...STEPPED ON BRAKE, BRAKES SLOWED/STOPPED THE ACCELERATION...PULLED OFF AT THE FIRST EXIT RAMP. LOOKED UNDER HOOD, FOR ANYTHING NOT CORRECT...NOTHING VISUALLY DETECTED. D...

Jul 23, 2012 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

I WENT TO LEAVE FROM A LOCAL PARK ON A SATURDAY EVENING, BUT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SHOWED ME A TRICK HOW TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START, BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY EVER SO SLIGHTLY AND THEN TRYING TO MOVE THE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL. ONCE ...

Jul 23, 2012 Steering 95,000 mi

I WENT TO LEAVE FROM A LOCAL PARK ON A SATURDAY EVENING, BUT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SHOWED ME A TRICK HOW TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START, BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY EVER SO SLIGHTLY AND THEN TRYING TO MOVE THE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL. ONCE ...

Jul 23, 2012 Electrical System 95,000 mi

I WENT TO LEAVE FROM A LOCAL PARK ON A SATURDAY EVENING, BUT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SHOWED ME A TRICK HOW TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START, BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY EVER SO SLIGHTLY AND THEN TRYING TO MOVE THE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL. ONCE ...

Jul 23, 2012 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

I WENT TO LEAVE FROM A LOCAL PARK ON A SATURDAY EVENING, BUT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SHOWED ME A TRICK HOW TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START, BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY EVER SO SLIGHTLY AND THEN TRYING TO MOVE THE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL. ONCE ...

Jul 23, 2012 Steering 95,000 mi

I WENT TO LEAVE FROM A LOCAL PARK ON A SATURDAY EVENING, BUT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SHOWED ME A TRICK HOW TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START, BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY EVER SO SLIGHTLY AND THEN TRYING TO MOVE THE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL. ONCE ...

Jul 23, 2012 Electrical System 95,000 mi

I WENT TO LEAVE FROM A LOCAL PARK ON A SATURDAY EVENING, BUT MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SHOWED ME A TRICK HOW TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START, BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY EVER SO SLIGHTLY AND THEN TRYING TO MOVE THE SHIFTER TO NEUTRAL. ONCE ...

Jun 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH AND LET UP ON THE GAS WHEN I REALIZED I WAS IN A 30 MPH ZONE. I DROVE ABOUT FIVE MORE BLOCKS WITHOUT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE AND THE CAR NEVER SLOWED UNTIL I APPLIED THE BRAKES DUE TO COMING TO A STOPLIGHT. THIS WAS ON LEVEL GROUND. SINCE THEN THE CAR WILL NOT SLOW DOWN W...

Jun 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 105,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH AND LET UP ON THE GAS WHEN I REALIZED I WAS IN A 30 MPH ZONE. I DROVE ABOUT FIVE MORE BLOCKS WITHOUT TOUCHING THE THROTTLE AND THE CAR NEVER SLOWED UNTIL I APPLIED THE BRAKES DUE TO COMING TO A STOPLIGHT. THIS WAS ON LEVEL GROUND. SINCE THEN THE CAR WILL NOT SLOW DOWN W...

Jun 18, 2012 Electrical System

I OWN A 2003 MERCURY SABLE, AND APPROXIMATELY BACK IN 2010 I EXPERIENCED MY FIRST FAILURE OF THE BLOWER RESISTOR MOTOR. THEN ONE MONTH LATER I EXPERIENCED ANOTHER FAILURE, BEING UNDER WARRANTY THEY REPLACED IT, ANOTHER MONTH GOES BY AND YET ANOTHER FAILURE, TAKE IT BACK AND WE TRIED TO FIGURE WHY IT...

Jun 18, 2012 Electrical System

I OWN A 2003 MERCURY SABLE, AND APPROXIMATELY BACK IN 2010 I EXPERIENCED MY FIRST FAILURE OF THE BLOWER RESISTOR MOTOR. THEN ONE MONTH LATER I EXPERIENCED ANOTHER FAILURE, BEING UNDER WARRANTY THEY REPLACED IT, ANOTHER MONTH GOES BY AND YET ANOTHER FAILURE, TAKE IT BACK AND WE TRIED TO FIGURE WHY IT...

Jun 14, 2012 Visibility/wiper 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR LIFTGATE HINGE FRACTURED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW GLASS TO SEPARATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

Jun 14, 2012 Visibility/wiper 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR LIFTGATE HINGE FRACTURED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW GLASS TO SEPARATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

May 30, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRUISE CON...

May 30, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRUISE CON...

May 21, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 177,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MAINTAINED A SPEED OF 50 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE THR...

May 21, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 177,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MAINTAINED A SPEED OF 50 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE THR...

Apr 12, 2012 Power Train 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. CAME TO A STOP AND PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR STARTED OUT OK AND THE MPH REACHED 15MPH AND THEN THERE WAS NOTHING. IT WAS LIKE THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL. I HAD TO COAST OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HAD T HAVE THE CAR TOWED HOME. SPOKE WITH SEVERAL FORD DEALERSHIPS ...

Apr 12, 2012 Power Train 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. CAME TO A STOP AND PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR STARTED OUT OK AND THE MPH REACHED 15MPH AND THEN THERE WAS NOTHING. IT WAS LIKE THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL. I HAD TO COAST OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HAD T HAVE THE CAR TOWED HOME. SPOKE WITH SEVERAL FORD DEALERSHIPS ...

Mar 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INVOLUNTARILY ACCELERATE WHILE AT COMPLETE STOPS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A SENSOR THAT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAIL...

Mar 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INVOLUNTARILY ACCELERATE WHILE AT COMPLETE STOPS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A SENSOR THAT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAIL...

Mar 13, 2012 Suspension 100,800 mi

BACKING UP LESS THAN 5 MPH--ALL AT ONCE HEARD A POP, THE CAR STOPPED MOVING AND WHOOSHING AIR. GOT OUT OF CAR-- DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. LUCKILY, IT HAPPENED AT HOME-- NOT WHEN MY STUDENT DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 55 MP...

Mar 13, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INVOLUNTARILY ACCELERATE WHILE AT COMPLETE STOPS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A SENSOR THAT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAIL...

Mar 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INVOLUNTARILY ACCELERATE WHILE AT COMPLETE STOPS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A SENSOR THAT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAIL...

Mar 13, 2012 Suspension 100,800 mi

BACKING UP LESS THAN 5 MPH--ALL AT ONCE HEARD A POP, THE CAR STOPPED MOVING AND WHOOSHING AIR. GOT OUT OF CAR-- DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE SPRING HAD BROKEN AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. LUCKILY, IT HAPPENED AT HOME-- NOT WHEN MY STUDENT DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 55 MP...

Feb 6, 2012 Power Train 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT AND WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE RPMS BEGAN TO INCREASE TREMENDOUSLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Feb 6, 2012 Power Train 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT AND WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE RPMS BEGAN TO INCREASE TREMENDOUSLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Jan 20, 2012 Suspension 110,000 mi

COIL SPRING BROKE. IT ALMOST PUNCTURED THE TIRE...UPDATED 01/25/12 *BF

Jan 20, 2012 Suspension 110,000 mi

COIL SPRING BROKE. IT ALMOST PUNCTURED THE TIRE...UPDATED 01/25/12 *BF

Jan 13, 2012 Electrical System

OUTSIDE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF NEED NEW STOP LAMP AND AIR FILTER BOTH PARTS WERE RECALLED IN 2004 AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH NEW FOR FREE [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jan 13, 2012 Exterior Lighting

OUTSIDE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF NEED NEW STOP LAMP AND AIR FILTER BOTH PARTS WERE RECALLED IN 2004 AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH NEW FOR FREE [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jan 13, 2012 Electrical System

OUTSIDE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF NEED NEW STOP LAMP AND AIR FILTER BOTH PARTS WERE RECALLED IN 2004 AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH NEW FOR FREE [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jan 13, 2012 Exterior Lighting

OUTSIDE LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OFF NEED NEW STOP LAMP AND AIR FILTER BOTH PARTS WERE RECALLED IN 2004 AND SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH NEW FOR FREE [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Dec 17, 2011 Suspension

LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, CUTTING AND RUINING TIRE. *TR

Dec 17, 2011 Suspension

LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE, CUTTING AND RUINING TIRE. *TR

Nov 9, 2011 Visibility 16,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE CAP ABOVE THE CABIN FILTER, WHICH CAUSED THE BLOWER MOTOR TO FAIL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V087000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD) BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS...

Nov 9, 2011 Visibility 16,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE CAP ABOVE THE CABIN FILTER, WHICH CAUSED THE BLOWER MOTOR TO FAIL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V087000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD) BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS...

Sep 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN I REALIZED THAT MY CAR WAS GOING MUCH FASTER THAN IT SHOULD BE. I WAS GOING UP A HILL SO I MOVED BOTH OF MY FEET AWAY FROM THE PEDALS AND REALIZED THAT IT WAS STILL GAINING SPEED. I PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKES AND MANAGED TO BRING IT MOSTLY TO A STOP ABOUT 80 FEET FROM AN INTERSE...

Sep 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN I REALIZED THAT MY CAR WAS GOING MUCH FASTER THAN IT SHOULD BE. I WAS GOING UP A HILL SO I MOVED BOTH OF MY FEET AWAY FROM THE PEDALS AND REALIZED THAT IT WAS STILL GAINING SPEED. I PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKES AND MANAGED TO BRING IT MOSTLY TO A STOP ABOUT 80 FEET FROM AN INTERSE...

Jul 26, 2011 Suspension 86,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARDS TO PRIOR YEAR VEHICLES BEING RECALLED FOR THIS FAILURE, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE 2003 MODEL YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE...

Jul 26, 2011 Suspension 86,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARDS TO PRIOR YEAR VEHICLES BEING RECALLED FOR THIS FAILURE, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE 2003 MODEL YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE...

Jul 8, 2011 Structure

MERCURY SABLE WAGON 2003 LEAKS INTO PASSENGER CABIN WHEN IT RAINS. THIS IS A PROBLEM NUMEROUS OTHER SABLE AND TAURUS OWNERS HAVE HAD. CABIN FLOODS WHEN IT RAINS. *TR

Jul 8, 2011 Structure

MERCURY SABLE WAGON 2003 LEAKS INTO PASSENGER CABIN WHEN IT RAINS. THIS IS A PROBLEM NUMEROUS OTHER SABLE AND TAURUS OWNERS HAVE HAD. CABIN FLOODS WHEN IT RAINS. *TR

Jun 26, 2011 Suspension 116,000 mi

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE RESULTED IN A PUNCTURED TIRE. SAME AS EA08-018. *TR

Jun 26, 2011 Suspension 116,000 mi

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE RESULTED IN A PUNCTURED TIRE. SAME AS EA08-018. *TR

Jun 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

THE BLOWER MOTOR ON MY 2003 MERCURY SABLE WAS SITTING IN A POOL OF WATER, RUINING THE MOTOR. CAUSED BY FAULTY DESIGN BY FORD MOTOR CO. WATER GETS INTO THIS AREA BY IMPROPER DESIGN, ALLOWS WATER TO REACH AREA WHEN THE WIPER COWL EVENTUALLY WARPS, OR WHEN THE A/C DRAIN CLOGS OR WATER LEAKING THRU THE...

Jun 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,000 mi

THE BLOWER MOTOR ON MY 2003 MERCURY SABLE WAS SITTING IN A POOL OF WATER, RUINING THE MOTOR. CAUSED BY FAULTY DESIGN BY FORD MOTOR CO. WATER GETS INTO THIS AREA BY IMPROPER DESIGN, ALLOWS WATER TO REACH AREA WHEN THE WIPER COWL EVENTUALLY WARPS, OR WHEN THE A/C DRAIN CLOGS OR WATER LEAKING THRU THE...

Mar 31, 2011 Suspension 109,950 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE SIDEWALL OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE COIL SPRING WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER W...

Mar 31, 2011 Suspension 109,950 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE SIDEWALL OF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE COIL SPRING WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER W...

Mar 28, 2011 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE COIL SPRING FAILURE WAS...

Mar 28, 2011 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED AND PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE COIL SPRING FAILURE WAS...

Feb 25, 2011 Suspension 34,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE.

Feb 25, 2011 Suspension 34,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE.

Feb 15, 2011 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE WAGON -- THE SEAT BELTS IN THE MIDDLE SEAT OF THE CAR NO LONGER RETRACT. THEY HANG LOOSELY AND WOULD CERTAINLY BE A GRAVE DANGER TO ANY PASSENGER SHOULD THE CAR EXPERIENCE A CRASH OR ROLLOVER. THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY THE DEALER ALREADY, BUT NOW THE DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACEME...

Feb 15, 2011 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE WAGON -- THE SEAT BELTS IN THE MIDDLE SEAT OF THE CAR NO LONGER RETRACT. THEY HANG LOOSELY AND WOULD CERTAINLY BE A GRAVE DANGER TO ANY PASSENGER SHOULD THE CAR EXPERIENCE A CRASH OR ROLLOVER. THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED BY THE DEALER ALREADY, BUT NOW THE DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACEME...

Feb 4, 2011 Suspension 68,000 mi

THE LEFT FRONT SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE AS THE CAR WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF A GARAGE. ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #04V332000, A PROTECTIVE DEVICE WAS TO BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT THE TIRE FROM BEING PUNCTURED BECAUSE OF SPRING FRACTURE AND THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED ON THE SPRING. THE ...

Feb 4, 2011 Suspension 68,000 mi

THE LEFT FRONT SPRING FAILED AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE AS THE CAR WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF A GARAGE. ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #04V332000, A PROTECTIVE DEVICE WAS TO BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT THE TIRE FROM BEING PUNCTURED BECAUSE OF SPRING FRACTURE AND THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED ON THE SPRING. THE ...

Jan 23, 2011 Suspension 86,000 mi

2003 SABLE WAGON WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. WHEN WE WENT TO MOVE IT AGAIN A HORRIBLE GRINDING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT END, SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING SCRAPING ON THE DRIVEWAY OR CAUGHT IN WHEEL WELL. CAR WAS SUBSEQUENTLY PARKED. WHEN IT WAS LIGHT AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, A PI...

Jan 23, 2011 Suspension 86,000 mi

2003 SABLE WAGON WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. WHEN WE WENT TO MOVE IT AGAIN A HORRIBLE GRINDING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT END, SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING SCRAPING ON THE DRIVEWAY OR CAUGHT IN WHEEL WELL. CAR WAS SUBSEQUENTLY PARKED. WHEN IT WAS LIGHT AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, A PI...

Jan 4, 2011 Suspension 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE 1 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE CAUSING IT TO BURST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE COIL SPRIN...

Jan 4, 2011 Suspension 54,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE 1 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE CAUSING IT TO BURST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE COIL SPRIN...

Dec 17, 2010 Suspension 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO BECOME FLAT. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFF...

Dec 17, 2010 Suspension 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO BECOME FLAT. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFF...

Dec 9, 2010 Suspension 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A BANG AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER BUT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FR...

Dec 9, 2010 Suspension 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A BANG AND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER BUT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FR...

Oct 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THERE WERE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE GEAR WOULD SHIFT OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE NEUTRAL GEAR SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER ONE MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Oct 13, 2010 Exterior Lighting

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THERE WERE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE GEAR WOULD SHIFT OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE NEUTRAL GEAR SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER ONE MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jun 7, 2010 Suspension

COMPLAINT OR INQUIRY RECEIVED VIA EMAIL, INTERNET BY THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION *TGW 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FAILED. *JB

Jun 7, 2010 Suspension

COMPLAINT OR INQUIRY RECEIVED VIA EMAIL, INTERNET BY THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TRADE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION *TGW 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FAILED. *JB

May 31, 2010 Power Train 41,035 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) PLEASE SEE YOUR REPORT PE09033. MY MERCURY SABLE USES THE SAME TRANSMISSION. AND THIS WEEK END ME AND MY FAMILY ALMOST GOT KILLED WHEN ON I-75 IN THE MIDDLE OF A CONSTRUCTION ZONE WITH CONCRETE BARRIERS O...

May 31, 2010 Power Train 41,035 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) PLEASE SEE YOUR REPORT PE09033. MY MERCURY SABLE USES THE SAME TRANSMISSION. AND THIS WEEK END ME AND MY FAMILY ALMOST GOT KILLED WHEN ON I-75 IN THE MIDDLE OF A CONSTRUCTION ZONE WITH CONCRETE BARRIERS O...

May 14, 2010 Suspension 61,045 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND I HEARD A LOUD WOOSHING NOISE. I GOT OUT TO INVESTIGATE AND SAW MY FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. I TRIED TO REMOVE IT BUT COULDN'T GET A JACK UNDER THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS SO LOW TO THE GROUND. I FINALLY MANAGED TO JACK UP THE CAR AND HAD A LOT OF TROUB...

May 14, 2010 Suspension 61,045 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND I HEARD A LOUD WOOSHING NOISE. I GOT OUT TO INVESTIGATE AND SAW MY FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. I TRIED TO REMOVE IT BUT COULDN'T GET A JACK UNDER THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS SO LOW TO THE GROUND. I FINALLY MANAGED TO JACK UP THE CAR AND HAD A LOT OF TROUB...

Apr 26, 2010 Suspension 123,070 mi

MY 2003 SABLE SUFFERED A FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FRACTURE THAT DESTROYED THE FRONT LEFT TIRE AND CAUSED ME TO VEER INTO A FENCE POST WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT. THE COIL SPRING THAT SLICED INTO THE TIRE WAS PINPOINT SHARP, AS WAS THE SMALLER PORTION OF THE SPRING THAT FELL OFF THE CAR. THE FRON...

Apr 26, 2010 Suspension 123,070 mi

MY 2003 SABLE SUFFERED A FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING FRACTURE THAT DESTROYED THE FRONT LEFT TIRE AND CAUSED ME TO VEER INTO A FENCE POST WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT. THE COIL SPRING THAT SLICED INTO THE TIRE WAS PINPOINT SHARP, AS WAS THE SMALLER PORTION OF THE SPRING THAT FELL OFF THE CAR. THE FRON...

Apr 9, 2010 Suspension 55,068 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS EXITING A DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL SCRAPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT LOCATE THE ORIGIN OF THE NOISE UPON FURTHER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE. THE FOLLOWING DAY, HE FOUND THE DRIVERS ...

Apr 9, 2010 Suspension 55,068 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS EXITING A DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL SCRAPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT LOCATE THE ORIGIN OF THE NOISE UPON FURTHER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE. THE FOLLOWING DAY, HE FOUND THE DRIVERS ...

Mar 14, 2010 Suspension 95,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, NOTE* A DRIVEWAY WITH NOT EVEN A CRACK IN IT, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. UPON REMOVING TIRE, PART OF THE SPRING FELL TO THE GROUND AND THE REMAINING SPRING WAS FOUND TO HAVE PUNCTURED THE TIRE. *TR

Mar 14, 2010 Suspension 95,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, NOTE* A DRIVEWAY WITH NOT EVEN A CRACK IN IT, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. UPON REMOVING TIRE, PART OF THE SPRING FELL TO THE GROUND AND THE REMAINING SPRING WAS FOUND TO HAVE PUNCTURED THE TIRE. *TR

Mar 5, 2010 Suspension 165,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY EXPLODED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A JACK, A PIECE OF THE FRONT COIL SPRING WAS ON THE GROUND, AND THE TIRE WAS CUT ALL THE WAY AROUND. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKE...

Mar 5, 2010 Suspension 165,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY EXPLODED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A JACK, A PIECE OF THE FRONT COIL SPRING WAS ON THE GROUND, AND THE TIRE WAS CUT ALL THE WAY AROUND. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKE...

Feb 22, 2010 Suspension 45,205 mi

CAR WENT IN FOR STATE INSPECTION MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP FOUND (DRIVERSIDE) LEFT REAR COIL SPRING ON STRUT BROKEN AND STRUT LEAKING, REPLACED SPRING AND STRUT UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY AT 45,205 MILES ON 05/15/2008. THIS WAS THE FIRST SPRING ON THIS CAR TO BREAK, SECOND SPRING 02/21/2010 ODI NUMBER 1...

Feb 22, 2010 Suspension 45,205 mi

CAR WENT IN FOR STATE INSPECTION MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP FOUND (DRIVERSIDE) LEFT REAR COIL SPRING ON STRUT BROKEN AND STRUT LEAKING, REPLACED SPRING AND STRUT UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY AT 45,205 MILES ON 05/15/2008. THIS WAS THE FIRST SPRING ON THIS CAR TO BREAK, SECOND SPRING 02/21/2010 ODI NUMBER 1...

Feb 21, 2010 Suspension 57,033 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE LS 4 DOOR SEDAN FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED FRONT WINTER TREAD TIRE WHILE SETTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. LOCATION PENNSYLVANIA DURING WINTER. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 Suspension 57,033 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE LS 4 DOOR SEDAN FRONT COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED FRONT WINTER TREAD TIRE WHILE SETTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. LOCATION PENNSYLVANIA DURING WINTER. *TR

Feb 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. A MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE PLASTIC CRUISE MECHANISM FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UP TO 70 MPH. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE LINKAGE COMPONENT THAT CONTROLLED THE CRUISE ME...

Feb 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. A MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE PLASTIC CRUISE MECHANISM FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UP TO 70 MPH. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE LINKAGE COMPONENT THAT CONTROLLED THE CRUISE ME...

Feb 6, 2010 Power Train 72,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 SABLE UPON DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, MY CAR JUST STOPPED GOING FORWARD. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A GARAGE AND HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. COME TO FIND OUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WILL COST ME OVER $2700 TO REPLACE IT. I HAVE CONTACTED EVERY TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP IN A 75 MILE RADIUS AND...

Feb 6, 2010 Power Train 72,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 SABLE UPON DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, MY CAR JUST STOPPED GOING FORWARD. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A GARAGE AND HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. COME TO FIND OUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WILL COST ME OVER $2700 TO REPLACE IT. I HAVE CONTACTED EVERY TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP IN A 75 MILE RADIUS AND...

Jan 18, 2010 Suspension 75,000 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE CATASTROPHIC COIL SPRING FAILURE. *TR

Jan 18, 2010 Suspension 75,000 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE CATASTROPHIC COIL SPRING FAILURE. *TR

Jan 18, 2010 Suspension 75,000 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE CATASTROPHIC COIL SPRING FAILURE. *TR

Jan 18, 2010 Suspension 75,000 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE CATASTROPHIC COIL SPRING FAILURE. *TR

Jan 8, 2010 Suspension 70,000 mi

FORD SPRINGS. ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2010, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING ON MY 2003 MERCURY SABLE GS SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED MY TIRE. (CAR HAS 70K MILES). THERE IS CORROSION ON THE COIL BUT ONLY WERE IT FAILED. I HAVE SAVED THE PIECE OF COIL THAT WAS IN MY TIRE. MY BROTHER IS A MECHANIC AND ...

Jan 8, 2010 Suspension 70,000 mi

FORD SPRINGS. ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2010, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING ON MY 2003 MERCURY SABLE GS SNAPPED AND PUNCTURED MY TIRE. (CAR HAS 70K MILES). THERE IS CORROSION ON THE COIL BUT ONLY WERE IT FAILED. I HAVE SAVED THE PIECE OF COIL THAT WAS IN MY TIRE. MY BROTHER IS A MECHANIC AND ...

Dec 31, 2009 Suspension 63,000 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE WITH THE FIRST 5 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE NORTHEAST. THE CAR IS NOW IN TAMPA FLORIDA. AT THANKSGIVING ONE OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED, PUNCTURING A TIRE...FORTUNATELY THE CAR WAS PARKED AT THE TIME. AS A RESULT BOTH FRONT COILS AND SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH A ...

Dec 31, 2009 Suspension 63,000 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE WITH THE FIRST 5 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE NORTHEAST. THE CAR IS NOW IN TAMPA FLORIDA. AT THANKSGIVING ONE OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED, PUNCTURING A TIRE...FORTUNATELY THE CAR WAS PARKED AT THE TIME. AS A RESULT BOTH FRONT COILS AND SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH A ...

Dec 11, 2009 Visibility 19,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 MERCURY SABLE WITH 19K MILES ON IT. WE HAD HEAVY RAINS TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING, FOLLOWED BY SUB FREEZING TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY. THURSDAY MORNING, (12-10-09) THE BLOWER MOTOR FOR THE HEATING/AC SYSTEM WOULD ONLY WORK ON IT'S HIGHEST SETTING, A...

Dec 11, 2009 Visibility 19,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 MERCURY SABLE WITH 19K MILES ON IT. WE HAD HEAVY RAINS TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING, FOLLOWED BY SUB FREEZING TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY. THURSDAY MORNING, (12-10-09) THE BLOWER MOTOR FOR THE HEATING/AC SYSTEM WOULD ONLY WORK ON IT'S HIGHEST SETTING, A...

Nov 9, 2009 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 MERCURY SABLE WITH A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH THAT FORD ACKNOWLEDGED AND RELEASED A RECALL FOR (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V106000, NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: RQ03008) HOWEVER, WHEN I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER CARE THEY DECLINED TO ASSIST IN THE MATTER UNTIL I URGED THEM THAT THEY NEEDED TO REP...

Nov 9, 2009 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 MERCURY SABLE WITH A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH THAT FORD ACKNOWLEDGED AND RELEASED A RECALL FOR (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V106000, NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: RQ03008) HOWEVER, WHEN I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER CARE THEY DECLINED TO ASSIST IN THE MATTER UNTIL I URGED THEM THAT THEY NEEDED TO REP...

Oct 8, 2009 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. HE HEARD A NOISE AS IF SOMETHING WAS SPLITTING ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN. THE V...

Oct 8, 2009 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE COIL SPRING BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. HE HEARD A NOISE AS IF SOMETHING WAS SPLITTING ON THE FRONT LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN. THE V...

Oct 2, 2009 Visibility 60,000 mi

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR NOT WORKING IN 2003 MERCURY SABLE. MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE FIREWALL. I NOTICED ONLINE THAT THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF FORD TAURUS AND MERCURY SABLE OWNERS. ANOTHER FORD OWNER IS TRACKING ALL THE COMPLAINTS HE CAN ( FORD RECALL NUMBER 03V087000 AND HIS COMPLAINT ...

Oct 2, 2009 Visibility 60,000 mi

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR NOT WORKING IN 2003 MERCURY SABLE. MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE FIREWALL. I NOTICED ONLINE THAT THIS HAPPENS TO A LOT OF FORD TAURUS AND MERCURY SABLE OWNERS. ANOTHER FORD OWNER IS TRACKING ALL THE COMPLAINTS HE CAN ( FORD RECALL NUMBER 03V087000 AND HIS COMPLAINT ...

Sep 16, 2009 Exterior Lighting 105,000 mi

I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR AND WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING AND THEN EVERY TIME I TRIED TO TAKE THE CAR OUT OF PARK IT GOT STUCK. MY BATTERY ALSO WENT DEAD. ALL WITHIN DAYS OF MY PURCHASE. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL THAT HAD ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS AND...

Sep 16, 2009 Exterior Lighting 105,000 mi

I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR AND WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING AND THEN EVERY TIME I TRIED TO TAKE THE CAR OUT OF PARK IT GOT STUCK. MY BATTERY ALSO WENT DEAD. ALL WITHIN DAYS OF MY PURCHASE. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL THAT HAD ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS AND...

Aug 2, 2009 Air Bags Crash 70,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON FRONT IMPACT CAR CRASH. THE CAR IS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DID DEPLOY (THOUGH THERE WAS NO PASSENGER). THE HIGHWAY PATROL CUT OPEN THE STEERING WHEEL COVER TO REVEAL THAT THERE WAS INDEED A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WITH THE NUMBER TGP037SP...

Aug 2, 2009 Air Bags Crash 70,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON FRONT IMPACT CAR CRASH. THE CAR IS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DID DEPLOY (THOUGH THERE WAS NO PASSENGER). THE HIGHWAY PATROL CUT OPEN THE STEERING WHEEL COVER TO REVEAL THAT THERE WAS INDEED A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WITH THE NUMBER TGP037SP...

Jul 21, 2009 Power Train 157,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH SHIFTING THE GEAR SHIFT INTO THE APPROPRIATE GEARS. HE COULD NOT MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT AT ALL, EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRES...

Jul 21, 2009 Exterior Lighting 157,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH SHIFTING THE GEAR SHIFT INTO THE APPROPRIATE GEARS. HE COULD NOT MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT AT ALL, EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRES...

Jul 21, 2009 Power Train 157,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH SHIFTING THE GEAR SHIFT INTO THE APPROPRIATE GEARS. HE COULD NOT MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT AT ALL, EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRES...

Jul 21, 2009 Exterior Lighting 157,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH SHIFTING THE GEAR SHIFT INTO THE APPROPRIATE GEARS. HE COULD NOT MOVE THE GEAR SHIFT AT ALL, EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRES...

Jun 25, 2009 Power Train 34,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG, AND WITH NO WARNING, NO NOISE NO SQUEAK TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 34,000 MILES, ALSO MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE. LAST MONTH. *TR

Jun 25, 2009 Power Train 34,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG, AND WITH NO WARNING, NO NOISE NO SQUEAK TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 34,000 MILES, ALSO MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE. LAST MONTH. *TR

Apr 25, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD MY COMPRESSOR IN DEC 2008 TO FIX THE AC PROBLEM I HAD THEN BUT IT NEVER WAS. THEN MY MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT WAS THE CONDENSER CHANGED AND NOW THAT HASN'T SOLVED THE PROBLEM. I AM BEGINNING TO WONDER IF THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM THE MANUFACTURERS NEED TO LOOK AT. WITH THIS ECONOMY SPENDING TH...

Apr 25, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD MY COMPRESSOR IN DEC 2008 TO FIX THE AC PROBLEM I HAD THEN BUT IT NEVER WAS. THEN MY MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT WAS THE CONDENSER CHANGED AND NOW THAT HASN'T SOLVED THE PROBLEM. I AM BEGINNING TO WONDER IF THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM THE MANUFACTURERS NEED TO LOOK AT. WITH THIS ECONOMY SPENDING TH...

Apr 9, 2009 Steering 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE CONTACT'S FOOT STRUCK THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AT A FAST PACE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TO...

Apr 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE CONTACT'S FOOT STRUCK THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AT A FAST PACE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TO...

Apr 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE CONTACT'S FOOT STRUCK THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AT A FAST PACE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TO...

Apr 9, 2009 Steering 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE CONTACT'S FOOT STRUCK THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AT A FAST PACE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TO...

Apr 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE CONTACT'S FOOT STRUCK THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AT A FAST PACE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TO...

Apr 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE CONTACT'S FOOT STRUCK THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AT A FAST PACE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TO...

Mar 9, 2009 Wheels

I OWN A 2003 MERCURY SABLE, IN 2007, I NOTICED THE PAINT ON THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL-WELL WAS STARTING TO BUBBLE RUST, MY HUSBAND AND I MADE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO THE DEALERSHIP, AT THE TIME, THEY WERE UNDERGOING A BUYOUT AND WE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING ANY ANSWERS FROM ANYONE, ONCE THE BUYOUT...

Mar 9, 2009 Structure

I OWN A 2003 MERCURY SABLE, IN 2007, I NOTICED THE PAINT ON THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL-WELL WAS STARTING TO BUBBLE RUST, MY HUSBAND AND I MADE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO THE DEALERSHIP, AT THE TIME, THEY WERE UNDERGOING A BUYOUT AND WE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING ANY ANSWERS FROM ANYONE, ONCE THE BUYOUT...

Mar 9, 2009 Wheels

I OWN A 2003 MERCURY SABLE, IN 2007, I NOTICED THE PAINT ON THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL-WELL WAS STARTING TO BUBBLE RUST, MY HUSBAND AND I MADE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO THE DEALERSHIP, AT THE TIME, THEY WERE UNDERGOING A BUYOUT AND WE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING ANY ANSWERS FROM ANYONE, ONCE THE BUYOUT...

Mar 9, 2009 Structure

I OWN A 2003 MERCURY SABLE, IN 2007, I NOTICED THE PAINT ON THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL-WELL WAS STARTING TO BUBBLE RUST, MY HUSBAND AND I MADE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS TO THE DEALERSHIP, AT THE TIME, THEY WERE UNDERGOING A BUYOUT AND WE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING ANY ANSWERS FROM ANYONE, ONCE THE BUYOUT...

Jan 29, 2009 Suspension 49,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS BLOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND INSPECTED BY A TECHNICIAN...

Jan 29, 2009 Suspension 49,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS BLOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND INSPECTED BY A TECHNICIAN...

Jan 19, 2009 Suspension

ON JANUARY 17 WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE, MY 2003 MERCURY SABLE WAS MAKING A HORRENDOUS NOISE. UPON INVESTIGATING, I DISCOVERED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A FLAT TIRE. MY HUSBAND REMOVED THE TIRE TO TAKE IT FOR REPAIR AND DISCOVERED A MAJOR PROBLEM. THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE LOOKED LIKE IT WAS OPENED WI...

Jan 19, 2009 Suspension

ON JANUARY 17 WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE, MY 2003 MERCURY SABLE WAS MAKING A HORRENDOUS NOISE. UPON INVESTIGATING, I DISCOVERED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A FLAT TIRE. MY HUSBAND REMOVED THE TIRE TO TAKE IT FOR REPAIR AND DISCOVERED A MAJOR PROBLEM. THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE LOOKED LIKE IT WAS OPENED WI...

Jan 17, 2009 Suspension 51,620 mi

DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE AND COLLAPSED WHEN CAR WAS PLACED IN GEAR. PROTRUDING EDGE OF SPRING PUNCTURED AND DEFLATED TIRE. SPRING AND TIRE WERE REPLACED BY MECHANIC AT SUBSTANTIAL EXPENSE. OLD TIRE AND SPRING WERE DISCARDED. *TR

Jan 17, 2009 Suspension 51,620 mi

DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE AND COLLAPSED WHEN CAR WAS PLACED IN GEAR. PROTRUDING EDGE OF SPRING PUNCTURED AND DEFLATED TIRE. SPRING AND TIRE WERE REPLACED BY MECHANIC AT SUBSTANTIAL EXPENSE. OLD TIRE AND SPRING WERE DISCARDED. *TR

Jan 17, 2009 Suspension 51,620 mi

DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE AND COLLAPSED WHEN CAR WAS PLACED IN GEAR. PROTRUDING EDGE OF SPRING PUNCTURED AND DEFLATED TIRE. SPRING AND TIRE WERE REPLACED BY MECHANIC AT SUBSTANTIAL EXPENSE. OLD TIRE AND SPRING WERE DISCARDED. *TR

Jan 17, 2009 Suspension 51,620 mi

DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING BROKE AND COLLAPSED WHEN CAR WAS PLACED IN GEAR. PROTRUDING EDGE OF SPRING PUNCTURED AND DEFLATED TIRE. SPRING AND TIRE WERE REPLACED BY MECHANIC AT SUBSTANTIAL EXPENSE. OLD TIRE AND SPRING WERE DISCARDED. *TR

Jan 8, 2009 Suspension 83,300 mi

-DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BROKE. FORTUNATELY THIS WAS WHEN CAR WAS SITTING STILL. COIL PUNCTURED TIRE AND BROKE THE STRUT & SOME KIND OF A LINKAGE. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGN OF THIS PROBLEM. -REPLACED PARTS INCLUDING PASSENGER SIDE PARTS KNOWING THIS WAS A MATERIAL FATIGUE FAILURE & WOU...

Jan 8, 2009 Suspension 83,300 mi

-DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING BROKE. FORTUNATELY THIS WAS WHEN CAR WAS SITTING STILL. COIL PUNCTURED TIRE AND BROKE THE STRUT & SOME KIND OF A LINKAGE. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGN OF THIS PROBLEM. -REPLACED PARTS INCLUDING PASSENGER SIDE PARTS KNOWING THIS WAS A MATERIAL FATIGUE FAILURE & WOU...

Jan 7, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

DAY 1 - FAILURE OR LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING - SPEED APPROX. 30MPH SPRING JUST POPPED WITH A LOUD JARRING BANG. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY - REPAIRED AND REPLACED LEFT FRONT SPRING ASSEMBLY. NEXT MORNING - FAILURE - LEFT REAR COIL SPRING. RESULTING IN TIRE BLOW OUT SPEED 5 MPH. CURRENTLY BA...

Jan 7, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

DAY 1 - FAILURE OR LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING - SPEED APPROX. 30MPH SPRING JUST POPPED WITH A LOUD JARRING BANG. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY - REPAIRED AND REPLACED LEFT FRONT SPRING ASSEMBLY. NEXT MORNING - FAILURE - LEFT REAR COIL SPRING. RESULTING IN TIRE BLOW OUT SPEED 5 MPH. CURRENTLY BA...

Jan 7, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

DAY 1 - FAILURE OR LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING - SPEED APPROX. 30MPH SPRING JUST POPPED WITH A LOUD JARRING BANG. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY - REPAIRED AND REPLACED LEFT FRONT SPRING ASSEMBLY. NEXT MORNING - FAILURE - LEFT REAR COIL SPRING. RESULTING IN TIRE BLOW OUT SPEED 5 MPH. CURRENTLY BA...

Jan 7, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

DAY 1 - FAILURE OR LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING - SPEED APPROX. 30MPH SPRING JUST POPPED WITH A LOUD JARRING BANG. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY - REPAIRED AND REPLACED LEFT FRONT SPRING ASSEMBLY. NEXT MORNING - FAILURE - LEFT REAR COIL SPRING. RESULTING IN TIRE BLOW OUT SPEED 5 MPH. CURRENTLY BA...

Dec 18, 2008 Visibility 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. AFTER SEVERE RAINY CONDITIONS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR EXHIBITED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF WATER. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V087000 (VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD) WHICH IDENTIFIES THE WATER LEAKAGE. T...

Dec 18, 2008 Suspension 64,442 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE SUSPENSION-FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRING NHTSA ACTION # PE04044 CAMPAIGN ID #04V332000 THIS IS A OLD PROBLEM THAT IS STILL HERE AND ALIVE. MY 2003 MERCURY SABLE HAS BROKEN A SPRING AND DESTROYED THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE. I CALL THE LOCAL FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND WAS ...

Dec 18, 2008 Suspension 64,442 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE SUSPENSION-FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRING NHTSA ACTION # PE04044 CAMPAIGN ID #04V332000 THIS IS A OLD PROBLEM THAT IS STILL HERE AND ALIVE. MY 2003 MERCURY SABLE HAS BROKEN A SPRING AND DESTROYED THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE. I CALL THE LOCAL FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND WAS ...

Dec 18, 2008 Visibility 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. AFTER SEVERE RAINY CONDITIONS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR EXHIBITED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF WATER. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V087000 (VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD) WHICH IDENTIFIES THE WATER LEAKAGE. T...

Dec 18, 2008 Suspension 64,442 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE SUSPENSION-FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRING NHTSA ACTION # PE04044 CAMPAIGN ID #04V332000 THIS IS A OLD PROBLEM THAT IS STILL HERE AND ALIVE. MY 2003 MERCURY SABLE HAS BROKEN A SPRING AND DESTROYED THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE. I CALL THE LOCAL FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND WAS ...

Dec 18, 2008 Suspension 64,442 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE SUSPENSION-FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRING NHTSA ACTION # PE04044 CAMPAIGN ID #04V332000 THIS IS A OLD PROBLEM THAT IS STILL HERE AND ALIVE. MY 2003 MERCURY SABLE HAS BROKEN A SPRING AND DESTROYED THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE. I CALL THE LOCAL FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND WAS ...

Dec 13, 2008 Suspension 105,000 mi

PUTTING CAR INTO REVERSE, I FELT THE AIR GO UT OF THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS THE COIL SPRING THAT BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. *TR

Dec 13, 2008 Suspension 105,000 mi

PUTTING CAR INTO REVERSE, I FELT THE AIR GO UT OF THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS THE COIL SPRING THAT BROKE AND PUNCTURED THE TIRE. *TR

Dec 9, 2008 Suspension 82,962 mi

MY WIFE ASKED ME TO CHECK THE STRANGE NOISE IN HER CAR WHEN SHE STARTED TO BACK OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY ON THE MORNING OF DECEMBER 8, 2008. I REMOVED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL EXPECTING TO SEE WORN OUT BRAKE PADS. INSTEAD, THE WHEEL STARTED TO MOVE TOWARD ME WHEN I BEGAN REMOVING THE LUG NUTS. THE COIL SPRI...

Dec 9, 2008 Suspension 82,962 mi

MY WIFE ASKED ME TO CHECK THE STRANGE NOISE IN HER CAR WHEN SHE STARTED TO BACK OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY ON THE MORNING OF DECEMBER 8, 2008. I REMOVED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL EXPECTING TO SEE WORN OUT BRAKE PADS. INSTEAD, THE WHEEL STARTED TO MOVE TOWARD ME WHEN I BEGAN REMOVING THE LUG NUTS. THE COIL SPRI...

Dec 1, 2008 Visibility 17,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN SLEETING CONDITIONS, COMING TO A STOP LIGHT THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEATER WAS GETTING COLDER. THE HEATER WAS SET AT 78 DEGREES AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE AND, AS A RESULT, THE FRONT AND REAR GLASS FOGGED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAB...

Dec 1, 2008 Visibility 17,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN SLEETING CONDITIONS, COMING TO A STOP LIGHT THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEATER WAS GETTING COLDER. THE HEATER WAS SET AT 78 DEGREES AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE AND, AS A RESULT, THE FRONT AND REAR GLASS FOGGED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAB...

Jul 7, 2008 Power Train 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED INTO A SERVICE STATION AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR; HOWEVER, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGH...

Jul 7, 2008 Power Train 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED INTO A SERVICE STATION AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR; HOWEVER, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGH...

May 19, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 35,850 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BEYOND 7 RPMS WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. SHE STATED THAT SHE HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE EXTREMELY HARD THEN SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT WOULD STOP. IN ADDITION, SHE STATED THAT SHE LOST CONTROL OF ...

May 19, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 35,850 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BEYOND 7 RPMS WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. SHE STATED THAT SHE HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE EXTREMELY HARD THEN SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT WOULD STOP. IN ADDITION, SHE STATED THAT SHE LOST CONTROL OF ...

May 12, 2008 Structure

WHENEVER THE CAR IS RAINED UPON, WATER RUNS INTO THE FAN MOTOR AIR INTAKE, THEN INTO THE FAN BLOWER MOTOR, WHICH IS INSIDE THE CAR BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX, AND THEN RUNS OUT ONTO THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER FLOORBOARD. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ONE BLOWER MOTOR THAT SHORTED OUT FROM THE WATER IN IT, AND HAV...

May 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER THE CAR IS RAINED UPON, WATER RUNS INTO THE FAN MOTOR AIR INTAKE, THEN INTO THE FAN BLOWER MOTOR, WHICH IS INSIDE THE CAR BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX, AND THEN RUNS OUT ONTO THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER FLOORBOARD. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ONE BLOWER MOTOR THAT SHORTED OUT FROM THE WATER IN IT, AND HAV...

May 12, 2008 Structure

WHENEVER THE CAR IS RAINED UPON, WATER RUNS INTO THE FAN MOTOR AIR INTAKE, THEN INTO THE FAN BLOWER MOTOR, WHICH IS INSIDE THE CAR BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX, AND THEN RUNS OUT ONTO THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER FLOORBOARD. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ONE BLOWER MOTOR THAT SHORTED OUT FROM THE WATER IN IT, AND HAV...

May 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER THE CAR IS RAINED UPON, WATER RUNS INTO THE FAN MOTOR AIR INTAKE, THEN INTO THE FAN BLOWER MOTOR, WHICH IS INSIDE THE CAR BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX, AND THEN RUNS OUT ONTO THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER FLOORBOARD. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ONE BLOWER MOTOR THAT SHORTED OUT FROM THE WATER IN IT, AND HAV...

Apr 26, 2008 Structure 19,999 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO CAR INTERIOR FOOT AREA AND SHORTED OUT AC/HEATER BLOWER MOTOR. *TR

Apr 26, 2008 Structure 19,999 mi

WATER LEAKED INTO CAR INTERIOR FOOT AREA AND SHORTED OUT AC/HEATER BLOWER MOTOR. *TR

Mar 14, 2008 Power Train 78,500 mi

I WAS HEADING TO CHURCH. I TURNED ON TO ANOTHER ROAD WHEN MY CAR STOPPED GOING. IT SOUNDED FINE BUT WHEN I TRIED TO PUSH THE GAS TO GO, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO. I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR ABOUT 3 TO 4 YRS, AND HAVE ONLY PUT ABOUT 50,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO ECKENROD FORD IN CULLMAN, AL. ...

Mar 14, 2008 Power Train 78,500 mi

I WAS HEADING TO CHURCH. I TURNED ON TO ANOTHER ROAD WHEN MY CAR STOPPED GOING. IT SOUNDED FINE BUT WHEN I TRIED TO PUSH THE GAS TO GO, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO. I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR ABOUT 3 TO 4 YRS, AND HAVE ONLY PUT ABOUT 50,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO ECKENROD FORD IN CULLMAN, AL. ...

Jan 26, 2008 Suspension 72,000 mi

THE FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING ON OUR 2003 MERCURY SABLE BROKE AND SHREDDED THE TIRE. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED AT 0-30 MPH, OR IT COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. THE 2003 MERCURY SABLE HAS 72,000 MILES. *TR

Jan 26, 2008 Suspension 72,000 mi

THE FRONT LEFT COIL SPRING ON OUR 2003 MERCURY SABLE BROKE AND SHREDDED THE TIRE. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED AT 0-30 MPH, OR IT COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. THE 2003 MERCURY SABLE HAS 72,000 MILES. *TR

Jan 4, 2008 Suspension 50,577 mi

MY WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY WHEN THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE AND THEN A BLOWOUT ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE.I WAS STANDING NEXT TO THE MV AT THE TIME. THE COIL SPRING BROKE/SHATTERED AND A PIECE OF IT WENT THRU THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE PUTTING A 6-8" GASH IN THE TIRE. WE HAVE THE PIECES OF THE...

Jan 4, 2008 Suspension 50,577 mi

MY WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY WHEN THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE AND THEN A BLOWOUT ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE.I WAS STANDING NEXT TO THE MV AT THE TIME. THE COIL SPRING BROKE/SHATTERED AND A PIECE OF IT WENT THRU THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE PUTTING A 6-8" GASH IN THE TIRE. WE HAVE THE PIECES OF THE...

Dec 28, 2007 Visibility 44,000 mi

FORD TAURUS AND THE MERCURY SABLE'S HAVE A PROBLEM WITH WATER LEAKING INTO THE HEATER CORE BOX WHICH EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE HEATER MOTOR AND STOP WORKING. I UNDERSTAND FROM READING POST ON THE INTERNET THAT IS APPARENTLY A DESIGN FLAW. MY CAR HAD 44,000 MILES AT THE POINT WHERE THE MOTOR QUIT WORK...

Dec 28, 2007 Structure 44,000 mi

FORD TAURUS AND THE MERCURY SABLE'S HAVE A PROBLEM WITH WATER LEAKING INTO THE HEATER CORE BOX WHICH EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE HEATER MOTOR AND STOP WORKING. I UNDERSTAND FROM READING POST ON THE INTERNET THAT IS APPARENTLY A DESIGN FLAW. MY CAR HAD 44,000 MILES AT THE POINT WHERE THE MOTOR QUIT WORK...

Dec 28, 2007 Visibility 44,000 mi

FORD TAURUS AND THE MERCURY SABLE'S HAVE A PROBLEM WITH WATER LEAKING INTO THE HEATER CORE BOX WHICH EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE HEATER MOTOR AND STOP WORKING. I UNDERSTAND FROM READING POST ON THE INTERNET THAT IS APPARENTLY A DESIGN FLAW. MY CAR HAD 44,000 MILES AT THE POINT WHERE THE MOTOR QUIT WORK...

Dec 28, 2007 Structure 44,000 mi

FORD TAURUS AND THE MERCURY SABLE'S HAVE A PROBLEM WITH WATER LEAKING INTO THE HEATER CORE BOX WHICH EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE HEATER MOTOR AND STOP WORKING. I UNDERSTAND FROM READING POST ON THE INTERNET THAT IS APPARENTLY A DESIGN FLAW. MY CAR HAD 44,000 MILES AT THE POINT WHERE THE MOTOR QUIT WORK...

Nov 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE FAN MOTOR CHIRPED WHEN THE FAN WAS ACTIVATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAN MOTOR WAS LEAKING WATER AND THEY MADE THE REPAIR. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE A/C BLOWER MOTOR WAS RUSTED...

Nov 27, 2007 Equipment 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE FAN MOTOR CHIRPED WHEN THE FAN WAS ACTIVATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAN MOTOR WAS LEAKING WATER AND THEY MADE THE REPAIR. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE A/C BLOWER MOTOR WAS RUSTED...

Nov 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE FAN MOTOR CHIRPED WHEN THE FAN WAS ACTIVATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAN MOTOR WAS LEAKING WATER AND THEY MADE THE REPAIR. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE A/C BLOWER MOTOR WAS RUSTED...

Nov 27, 2007 Equipment 51,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE FAN MOTOR CHIRPED WHEN THE FAN WAS ACTIVATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAN MOTOR WAS LEAKING WATER AND THEY MADE THE REPAIR. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE A/C BLOWER MOTOR WAS RUSTED...

Nov 20, 2007 Visibility 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN IT RAINED, THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER ABOVE THE DRIVER SIDE TOP CORNER. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS VERY LOOSE AND IMPROPERLY SEALED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAM...

Nov 20, 2007 Visibility 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN IT RAINED, THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER ABOVE THE DRIVER SIDE TOP CORNER. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS VERY LOOSE AND IMPROPERLY SEALED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAM...

Oct 13, 2007 Electrical System

WATER AND RAIN LEAK INTO BLOWER HOUSING AND THEN ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS AND THIS DISABLES THE HEATING THE AND COOLING SYSTEMS IN THE CAR. *JB

Oct 13, 2007 Electrical System

WATER AND RAIN LEAK INTO BLOWER HOUSING AND THEN ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT RAINS AND THIS DISABLES THE HEATING THE AND COOLING SYSTEMS IN THE CAR. *JB

Oct 9, 2007 Visibility 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING WATER THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING AND STAYING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE LEAKING CAUSED THE BLOWER MOTOR IN THE COOLING SYSTEM TO FAIL. HE ALSO STATED...

Oct 9, 2007 Visibility 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING WATER THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING AND STAYING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE LEAKING CAUSED THE BLOWER MOTOR IN THE COOLING SYSTEM TO FAIL. HE ALSO STATED...

Oct 9, 2007 Visibility 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING WATER THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING AND STAYING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE LEAKING CAUSED THE BLOWER MOTOR IN THE COOLING SYSTEM TO FAIL. HE ALSO STATED...

Oct 9, 2007 Visibility 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING WATER THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING AND STAYING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE LEAKING CAUSED THE BLOWER MOTOR IN THE COOLING SYSTEM TO FAIL. HE ALSO STATED...

Aug 11, 2007 Visibility

MERCURY SABLE 2003 LEAKS WATER ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD ALSO CAUSING MY AC BLOWER MOTOR TO SHORT OUT. *TR

Aug 11, 2007 Visibility

MERCURY SABLE 2003 LEAKS WATER ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD ALSO CAUSING MY AC BLOWER MOTOR TO SHORT OUT. *TR

Aug 11, 2007 Structure

MERCURY SABLE 2003 LEAKS WATER ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD ALSO CAUSING MY AC BLOWER MOTOR TO SHORT OUT. *TR

Aug 11, 2007 Visibility

MERCURY SABLE 2003 LEAKS WATER ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD ALSO CAUSING MY AC BLOWER MOTOR TO SHORT OUT. *TR

Aug 11, 2007 Visibility

MERCURY SABLE 2003 LEAKS WATER ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD ALSO CAUSING MY AC BLOWER MOTOR TO SHORT OUT. *TR

Aug 11, 2007 Structure

MERCURY SABLE 2003 LEAKS WATER ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD ALSO CAUSING MY AC BLOWER MOTOR TO SHORT OUT. *TR

Aug 9, 2007 Visibility 26,825 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. IN APRIL OF 2007, THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED, WHICH COST $613. ON JULY 26, 2007, THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED, TOTALING $886. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN....

Aug 9, 2007 Visibility 26,825 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. IN APRIL OF 2007, THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED, WHICH COST $613. ON JULY 26, 2007, THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WAS REPLACED, TOTALING $886. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY MAKING A LOUD NOISE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN....

Jul 22, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

THE CAR HAS A THROTTLE OVER RUN PROBLEM. WHEN I LIFT MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THE APPLY BRAKES, IT FEELS AS IF THE ENGINE IS NOT RETURNING TO IDLE COMPLETELY. THE BRAKES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS CLOSE CALLS WITH REAREND COLLISIONS. THE DEALER NEVER FOUND A PROBLEM. *JB

Jul 22, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

THE CAR HAS A THROTTLE OVER RUN PROBLEM. WHEN I LIFT MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND THE APPLY BRAKES, IT FEELS AS IF THE ENGINE IS NOT RETURNING TO IDLE COMPLETELY. THE BRAKES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS CLOSE CALLS WITH REAREND COLLISIONS. THE DEALER NEVER FOUND A PROBLEM. *JB

Jul 6, 2007 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE COULD START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, AL...

Jul 6, 2007 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE COULD START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, AL...

Jul 6, 2007 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE COULD START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, AL...

Jul 6, 2007 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE COULD START THE VEHICLE, BUT IT FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIRS, AL...

Jun 25, 2007 Suspension 34,800 mi

I RECENTLY HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT ON MY VEHICLE. UPON REMOVING THE TIRE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING SNAPPED, WHICH HAD RUPTURED THE TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO A LOCAL SHOP TO REPLACE THE SPRING AND TIRE AT MY EXPENSE, WITH A USED SPRING TO KEEP THE COST DOWN. I CONTACT...

Jun 25, 2007 Suspension 34,800 mi

I RECENTLY HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT ON MY VEHICLE. UPON REMOVING THE TIRE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING SNAPPED, WHICH HAD RUPTURED THE TIRE. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO A LOCAL SHOP TO REPLACE THE SPRING AND TIRE AT MY EXPENSE, WITH A USED SPRING TO KEEP THE COST DOWN. I CONTACT...

Jun 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CUSTOMER IS ASKING FOR INFO ABOUT A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT**CC THE CONSUMER HAS A SIMILAR SITUATION AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION. *TR

Jun 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CUSTOMER IS ASKING FOR INFO ABOUT A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT**CC THE CONSUMER HAS A SIMILAR SITUATION AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION. *TR

Apr 27, 2007 Visibility 40,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FOGGED UP AND THE DEFOGGER FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE DRIVING VISIBILITY WAS REDUCED AS A RESULT. PRIOR TO THE DEFOGGER FAILING THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL HAVING THIS FAI...

Apr 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FOGGED UP AND THE DEFOGGER FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE DRIVING VISIBILITY WAS REDUCED AS A RESULT. PRIOR TO THE DEFOGGER FAILING THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL HAVING THIS FAI...

Apr 27, 2007 Visibility 40,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FOGGED UP AND THE DEFOGGER FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE DRIVING VISIBILITY WAS REDUCED AS A RESULT. PRIOR TO THE DEFOGGER FAILING THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL HAVING THIS FAI...

Apr 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FOGGED UP AND THE DEFOGGER FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE DRIVING VISIBILITY WAS REDUCED AS A RESULT. PRIOR TO THE DEFOGGER FAILING THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL HAVING THIS FAI...

Mar 19, 2007 Visibility

2003 MERCURY SABLE BLOWER MOTOR FAILURE DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE. FORD ISSUED A TSB ON THIS IN 2004. DEFROSTER AND HEATER WILL NOT WORK. MY VEHICLE [XXX] IT HAS 27,000 MILES AND THE DEALER IS CHARGING $400.00 FOR THE REPAIR. THERE IS A SIMILAR BULLETIN 03V087000. NOT HAVING DEFROST IN THE NORTH EAST IS ...

Mar 19, 2007 Visibility

2003 MERCURY SABLE BLOWER MOTOR FAILURE DUE TO WATER LEAKAGE. FORD ISSUED A TSB ON THIS IN 2004. DEFROSTER AND HEATER WILL NOT WORK. MY VEHICLE [XXX] IT HAS 27,000 MILES AND THE DEALER IS CHARGING $400.00 FOR THE REPAIR. THERE IS A SIMILAR BULLETIN 03V087000. NOT HAVING DEFROST IN THE NORTH EAST IS ...

Mar 13, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages Crash Fire 113,000 mi

DO ANY NEW CARS OFFER AN AUTOMATIC RELEASE OF THE REAR DOOR CHILD LOCK DEVICE. THIS MEANS THAT THE CHILD LOCK WILL AUTOMATICALLY UN-SET UPON IMPACT OF AN ACCIDENT SO PEOPLE IN THE BACK SEAT CAN QUICKLY GET OUT. I HAD AN INCIDENT IN A MERCURY SABLE WHERE THE BACK SEAT PASSENGER WAS NEARLY BURNED BECA...

Mar 13, 2007 Structure Crash Fire 113,000 mi

DO ANY NEW CARS OFFER AN AUTOMATIC RELEASE OF THE REAR DOOR CHILD LOCK DEVICE. THIS MEANS THAT THE CHILD LOCK WILL AUTOMATICALLY UN-SET UPON IMPACT OF AN ACCIDENT SO PEOPLE IN THE BACK SEAT CAN QUICKLY GET OUT. I HAD AN INCIDENT IN A MERCURY SABLE WHERE THE BACK SEAT PASSENGER WAS NEARLY BURNED BECA...

Mar 13, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages Crash Fire 113,000 mi

DO ANY NEW CARS OFFER AN AUTOMATIC RELEASE OF THE REAR DOOR CHILD LOCK DEVICE. THIS MEANS THAT THE CHILD LOCK WILL AUTOMATICALLY UN-SET UPON IMPACT OF AN ACCIDENT SO PEOPLE IN THE BACK SEAT CAN QUICKLY GET OUT. I HAD AN INCIDENT IN A MERCURY SABLE WHERE THE BACK SEAT PASSENGER WAS NEARLY BURNED BECA...

Mar 13, 2007 Structure Crash Fire 113,000 mi

DO ANY NEW CARS OFFER AN AUTOMATIC RELEASE OF THE REAR DOOR CHILD LOCK DEVICE. THIS MEANS THAT THE CHILD LOCK WILL AUTOMATICALLY UN-SET UPON IMPACT OF AN ACCIDENT SO PEOPLE IN THE BACK SEAT CAN QUICKLY GET OUT. I HAD AN INCIDENT IN A MERCURY SABLE WHERE THE BACK SEAT PASSENGER WAS NEARLY BURNED BECA...

Mar 6, 2007 Electrical System

WATER AND RAIN LEAK INTO BLOWER HOUSING AND THEN ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR. IN HEAVY RAIN THE BLOWER CAN BE HEARD AGITATING THE WATER. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS THAT THIS WILL EVENTUALLY DISABLE THE BLOWER MOTOR AND THEREFORE THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE NO DEFROSTER, CREATING A POTENTIAL HAZARD. *JB

Mar 6, 2007 Structure

WATER AND RAIN LEAK INTO BLOWER HOUSING AND THEN ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR. IN HEAVY RAIN THE BLOWER CAN BE HEARD AGITATING THE WATER. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS THAT THIS WILL EVENTUALLY DISABLE THE BLOWER MOTOR AND THEREFORE THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE NO DEFROSTER, CREATING A POTENTIAL HAZARD. *JB

Mar 6, 2007 Electrical System

WATER AND RAIN LEAK INTO BLOWER HOUSING AND THEN ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR. IN HEAVY RAIN THE BLOWER CAN BE HEARD AGITATING THE WATER. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS THAT THIS WILL EVENTUALLY DISABLE THE BLOWER MOTOR AND THEREFORE THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE NO DEFROSTER, CREATING A POTENTIAL HAZARD. *JB

Mar 6, 2007 Structure

WATER AND RAIN LEAK INTO BLOWER HOUSING AND THEN ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR. IN HEAVY RAIN THE BLOWER CAN BE HEARD AGITATING THE WATER. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS THAT THIS WILL EVENTUALLY DISABLE THE BLOWER MOTOR AND THEREFORE THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE NO DEFROSTER, CREATING A POTENTIAL HAZARD. *JB

Jan 16, 2007 Visibility 62,000 mi

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR ON 2003 SABLE TOOK ON WATER FROM LEAK IN WIPER COWL AND CEASED TO FUNCTION. EXTENDED WARRANTY DID NOT COVER WATER LEAKS SO DEALER WANTED $400 TO SEAL LEAK AND FIX MOTOR. *JB

Jan 16, 2007 Visibility 62,000 mi

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR ON 2003 SABLE TOOK ON WATER FROM LEAK IN WIPER COWL AND CEASED TO FUNCTION. EXTENDED WARRANTY DID NOT COVER WATER LEAKS SO DEALER WANTED $400 TO SEAL LEAK AND FIX MOTOR. *JB

Nov 1, 2006 Structure 25,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WATER LEAKED INTO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM, ONTO THE FLOOR, AS THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT 45 MPH, WHILE IT WAS RAINING. THE SERVICE DEALER HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK

Nov 1, 2006 Structure 25,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WATER LEAKED INTO THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM, ONTO THE FLOOR, AS THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT 45 MPH, WHILE IT WAS RAINING. THE SERVICE DEALER HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 14, 2006 Power Train 37,165 mi

WENT TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL ONE MORNING, NOTICED THAT THE CAR TOOK EXTRA LONG TO ENGAGE INTO REVERSE. DROVE MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL, WENT TO WORK AND DECIDED THAT I BETTER CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. UPON REMOVING THE DIP STICK, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAME BOILING OUT OF THE DIP STICK HOLE....

Aug 14, 2006 Power Train 37,165 mi

WENT TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL ONE MORNING, NOTICED THAT THE CAR TOOK EXTRA LONG TO ENGAGE INTO REVERSE. DROVE MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL, WENT TO WORK AND DECIDED THAT I BETTER CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. UPON REMOVING THE DIP STICK, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CAME BOILING OUT OF THE DIP STICK HOLE....

Jul 12, 2006 Suspension 22,157 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS NOTICED TO BE FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TIRE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED WHICH PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V332000, REGARDING THE F...

Jul 12, 2006 Suspension 22,157 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS NOTICED TO BE FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TIRE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED WHICH PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V332000, REGARDING THE F...

Jun 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WOULD JERK. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENGINE MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE COULD STILL BE DRIVEN. A MONTH LATER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PROCEED AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE ...

Jun 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WOULD JERK. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ENGINE MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE COULD STILL BE DRIVEN. A MONTH LATER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PROCEED AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE ...

May 30, 2006 Suspension 83,900 mi

SPRINGS IN FRONT END SHOCKS BROKE. ONE AT A TIME. *JB

May 30, 2006 Suspension 83,900 mi

SPRINGS IN FRONT END SHOCKS BROKE. ONE AT A TIME. *JB

May 19, 2006 Structure 48,000 mi

WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT PASSENGER COWL AND HAS CAUSED MY BLOWER MOTOR TO SHORT AND AM NO LONGER ABLE TO USE IT. *JB

May 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT PASSENGER COWL AND HAS CAUSED MY BLOWER MOTOR TO SHORT AND AM NO LONGER ABLE TO USE IT. *JB

May 19, 2006 Structure 48,000 mi

WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT PASSENGER COWL AND HAS CAUSED MY BLOWER MOTOR TO SHORT AND AM NO LONGER ABLE TO USE IT. *JB

May 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,000 mi

WATER LEAK IN THE FRONT PASSENGER COWL AND HAS CAUSED MY BLOWER MOTOR TO SHORT AND AM NO LONGER ABLE TO USE IT. *JB

May 17, 2006 Suspension 42,900 mi

MERCURY SABLE 2003 FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE. WILL HAVE REPAIRED AT MERCURY DEALER AND WILL KEEP FAILED PART. THIS IS THE SAME RECALL WE HAD ON OUR 1999 MERCURY SABLE 2 YEARS AFTER WE PAID TO HAVE ITS COIL SPRINGS FIXED. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH MERCURY SABLES AS WELL AS THE FORD TAUR...

May 17, 2006 Suspension 42,900 mi

MERCURY SABLE 2003 FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE. WILL HAVE REPAIRED AT MERCURY DEALER AND WILL KEEP FAILED PART. THIS IS THE SAME RECALL WE HAD ON OUR 1999 MERCURY SABLE 2 YEARS AFTER WE PAID TO HAVE ITS COIL SPRINGS FIXED. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH MERCURY SABLES AS WELL AS THE FORD TAUR...

Apr 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 26,343 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TRAVELING AT 5 MPH CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY RESTARTS AFTER A FEW MINUTES, OTHER TIMES IF MAY BE UP TO AN HOUR. IT WAS TOWED ONCE BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS OCCUR...

Apr 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 26,343 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TRAVELING AT 5 MPH CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY RESTARTS AFTER A FEW MINUTES, OTHER TIMES IF MAY BE UP TO AN HOUR. IT WAS TOWED ONCE BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS OCCUR...

Apr 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 26,343 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TRAVELING AT 5 MPH CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY RESTARTS AFTER A FEW MINUTES, OTHER TIMES IF MAY BE UP TO AN HOUR. IT WAS TOWED ONCE BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS OCCUR...

Apr 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 26,343 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TRAVELING AT 5 MPH CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY RESTARTS AFTER A FEW MINUTES, OTHER TIMES IF MAY BE UP TO AN HOUR. IT WAS TOWED ONCE BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT RESTART. THIS OCCUR...

Mar 22, 2006 Structure 33,000 mi

NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO INCIDENT. WHENEVER IT RAINS, WATER LEAKS ONTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. WATER ALSO LEAKS ONTO BLOWER MOTOR AND RESISTOR CAUSING FAILURE. CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW IN A PLASTIC COWLING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NM

Mar 22, 2006 Structure 33,000 mi

NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO INCIDENT. WHENEVER IT RAINS, WATER LEAKS ONTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. WATER ALSO LEAKS ONTO BLOWER MOTOR AND RESISTOR CAUSING FAILURE. CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW IN A PLASTIC COWLING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NM

Mar 20, 2006 Visibility 58,300 mi

ON A 2003 MERCURY SABLE THE BLOWER MOTOR QUIT WORKING. FOR SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, WATER COULD BE HEARD SLOSHING AROUND UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND THE CARPETING BECAME WET. THE FAN MOTOR AND RESISTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF WATER DAMAGE. THE MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED IT TOLD ME THAT...

Mar 20, 2006 Visibility 58,300 mi

ON A 2003 MERCURY SABLE THE BLOWER MOTOR QUIT WORKING. FOR SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, WATER COULD BE HEARD SLOSHING AROUND UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND THE CARPETING BECAME WET. THE FAN MOTOR AND RESISTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF WATER DAMAGE. THE MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED IT TOLD ME THAT...

Feb 28, 2006 Wheels 4,461 mi

I OWN A 2003 MERCURY SABLE PLATINUM EDITION. I HAVE EXPERIENCED FOUR FLAT TIRES IN THE LAST YEAR WITH THIS VEHICLE (2/2005 TO 2/2006). THE FIRST THREE I HAD REPAIRED AT A LOCAL TIRE STORE, AS I WAS NOT AWARE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE VEHICLE'S ALUMINUM WHEELS. IN EACH CASE THE WHEELS CORRODED...

Feb 28, 2006 Wheels 4,461 mi

I OWN A 2003 MERCURY SABLE PLATINUM EDITION. I HAVE EXPERIENCED FOUR FLAT TIRES IN THE LAST YEAR WITH THIS VEHICLE (2/2005 TO 2/2006). THE FIRST THREE I HAD REPAIRED AT A LOCAL TIRE STORE, AS I WAS NOT AWARE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE VEHICLE'S ALUMINUM WHEELS. IN EACH CASE THE WHEELS CORRODED...

Jan 7, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,396 mi

ABS ACTIVATED AFTER GOING OVER SEVERAL "BUMPS" IN A SERIES AND BRAKES APPLIED LIGHTLY. LIGHTLY BEING AS WHEN SLOWING DOWN IN TRAFFIC FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPING. ABS LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. HOWEVER, ABS LIGHT HAS SUBSEQUENTLY COME ON. ABS LIGHT DOES NOT NECESSARILY COME ON AGAIN THE NEXT TIM...

Jan 7, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,396 mi

ABS ACTIVATED AFTER GOING OVER SEVERAL "BUMPS" IN A SERIES AND BRAKES APPLIED LIGHTLY. LIGHTLY BEING AS WHEN SLOWING DOWN IN TRAFFIC FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPING. ABS LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. HOWEVER, ABS LIGHT HAS SUBSEQUENTLY COME ON. ABS LIGHT DOES NOT NECESSARILY COME ON AGAIN THE NEXT TIM...

Jan 2, 2006 Structure 53,000 mi

WATER COLLECTED IN THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR CAUSING IT NEED REPALCEMENT. I HAVE HEARD THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. *NM

Jan 2, 2006 Structure 53,000 mi

WATER COLLECTED IN THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR CAUSING IT NEED REPALCEMENT. I HAVE HEARD THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. *NM

Nov 30, 2005 Electrical System

DT: CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD LIGHT UP AND THE RADIO WOULD GO OUT, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. SHE PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT. SHE CONTACTED THE MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE TWO SENSORS ON THE VEHICLE. *AK THE MECHANIC STATED THE VEHICLE THINKS IT IS BEI...

Nov 30, 2005 Power Train

DT: CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD LIGHT UP AND THE RADIO WOULD GO OUT, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. SHE PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT. SHE CONTACTED THE MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE TWO SENSORS ON THE VEHICLE. *AK THE MECHANIC STATED THE VEHICLE THINKS IT IS BEI...

Nov 30, 2005 Equipment

DT: CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD LIGHT UP AND THE RADIO WOULD GO OUT, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. SHE PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT. SHE CONTACTED THE MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE TWO SENSORS ON THE VEHICLE. *AK THE MECHANIC STATED THE VEHICLE THINKS IT IS BEI...

Nov 30, 2005 Electrical System

DT: CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD LIGHT UP AND THE RADIO WOULD GO OUT, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. SHE PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT. SHE CONTACTED THE MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE TWO SENSORS ON THE VEHICLE. *AK THE MECHANIC STATED THE VEHICLE THINKS IT IS BEI...

Nov 30, 2005 Power Train

DT: CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD LIGHT UP AND THE RADIO WOULD GO OUT, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. SHE PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT. SHE CONTACTED THE MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE TWO SENSORS ON THE VEHICLE. *AK THE MECHANIC STATED THE VEHICLE THINKS IT IS BEI...

Nov 30, 2005 Equipment

DT: CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD LIGHT UP AND THE RADIO WOULD GO OUT, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF. SHE PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT. SHE CONTACTED THE MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE TWO SENSORS ON THE VEHICLE. *AK THE MECHANIC STATED THE VEHICLE THINKS IT IS BEI...

Oct 21, 2005 Suspension

DT: THE CONTACT STATED HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT SIDE REAR OF THE CAR BOTTOMING OUT WHEN HE HITTING A BUMP OR POTHOLE. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE RUBS THE FENDER WELL. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES TO TRY TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NOW, THE CONTACT...

Oct 21, 2005 Suspension

DT: THE CONTACT STATED HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT SIDE REAR OF THE CAR BOTTOMING OUT WHEN HE HITTING A BUMP OR POTHOLE. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE RUBS THE FENDER WELL. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES TO TRY TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NOW, THE CONTACT...

Sep 18, 2005 Seat Belts 1,000 mi

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HAS NOT WORKED FOR AT LEAST 18 MONTHS- PART ON ORDER FOR AT LEAST THIS TIME. *NM

Sep 18, 2005 Seat Belts 1,000 mi

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HAS NOT WORKED FOR AT LEAST 18 MONTHS- PART ON ORDER FOR AT LEAST THIS TIME. *NM

Aug 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 6,969 mi

DT THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY STOPPING THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTPEMTED TO STOP, THE ENGINE STARTED TO RACE. *JB DEALER REPLACED IAC VALVE ASSEMBLY. *TT

Aug 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 6,969 mi

DT THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY STOPPING THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTPEMTED TO STOP, THE ENGINE STARTED TO RACE. *JB DEALER REPLACED IAC VALVE ASSEMBLY. *TT

Aug 17, 2005 Air Bags Crash

ON JUNE 11, MY MOTHER WAS INVOLVED IN A FENDER BENDER IN TRAFFIC. WHEN SHE PULLED OUT OF TRAFFIC INTO A SHOPPING PLAZA SHE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF BRAKING. HER 2003 MERCURY SABLE WAGON SPUN AROUND AND CRASHED FIRST INTO A HUGE CEMENT LAMPOST, THEN PROCEEDED TO RUN OVER TWO SHRUBS AND A ...

Aug 17, 2005 Air Bags Crash

ON JUNE 11, MY MOTHER WAS INVOLVED IN A FENDER BENDER IN TRAFFIC. WHEN SHE PULLED OUT OF TRAFFIC INTO A SHOPPING PLAZA SHE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED INSTEAD OF BRAKING. HER 2003 MERCURY SABLE WAGON SPUN AROUND AND CRASHED FIRST INTO A HUGE CEMENT LAMPOST, THEN PROCEEDED TO RUN OVER TWO SHRUBS AND A ...

May 19, 2005 Air Bags Crash

2003 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A STONE LINED DITCH. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT.*MR..... ON APRIL1, 2005 WHILE DRIVING WITHIN THE SPEED LIMIT VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A ROCK LINED DITCH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED ...

May 19, 2005 Air Bags Crash

2003 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A STONE LINED DITCH. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT.*MR..... ON APRIL1, 2005 WHILE DRIVING WITHIN THE SPEED LIMIT VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A ROCK LINED DITCH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED ...

May 16, 2005 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, HOWEVER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *SC THE VEHICLE WAS SENT 10-15 FEET INTO A DITCH. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD...

May 16, 2005 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, HOWEVER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *SC THE VEHICLE WAS SENT 10-15 FEET INTO A DITCH. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD...

May 4, 2005 Seat Belts 42,000 mi

CONTACT STATES: WHILE DRIVING WITH PASSENGERS, CHILD SAFETY SEAT WITH PASSENGER IN TOW PULLED THE SEATBELT ACROSS HERSELF. THIS BECAME ENTANGLED AROUND THE PASSENGERS NECK CAUSING GREAT DISCOMFORT. CONCERNED OCCUPENTS TRY TO FREE AND DISENGAGE SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT WITH EVERY EFFORT THE SEAT BELT ...

May 4, 2005 Seat Belts 42,000 mi

CONTACT STATES: WHILE DRIVING WITH PASSENGERS, CHILD SAFETY SEAT WITH PASSENGER IN TOW PULLED THE SEATBELT ACROSS HERSELF. THIS BECAME ENTANGLED AROUND THE PASSENGERS NECK CAUSING GREAT DISCOMFORT. CONCERNED OCCUPENTS TRY TO FREE AND DISENGAGE SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT WITH EVERY EFFORT THE SEAT BELT ...

Apr 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,012 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE BLOWER MOTOR INOPERABLE. OCCURRED IN JANUARY AS AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE. MOTOR FAILED COMPLETELY IN MAR 2005. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED EFFECTIVE 7/16/2004 STATES: 2001-2004 TAURUS/SABLE: WATER IN BLOWER CASE-BLOWER MOTOR/RESISTOR FAILURE-VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 5/1/2003 TO 1...

Apr 27, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,012 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE BLOWER MOTOR INOPERABLE. OCCURRED IN JANUARY AS AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE. MOTOR FAILED COMPLETELY IN MAR 2005. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED EFFECTIVE 7/16/2004 STATES: 2001-2004 TAURUS/SABLE: WATER IN BLOWER CASE-BLOWER MOTOR/RESISTOR FAILURE-VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 5/1/2003 TO 1...

Apr 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN STOPPING ON AN INCLINE FOR A LIGHT OR SIGN WITH FOOT ON BRAKES VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHEN FOOT WAS TAKEN OFF THE BRAKES TO ACCELERATE. WOULD EITHER DEPRESS THE BRAKES AGAIN OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE BEHIND. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIPS BUT MECHAN...

Apr 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN STOPPING ON AN INCLINE FOR A LIGHT OR SIGN WITH FOOT ON BRAKES VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHEN FOOT WAS TAKEN OFF THE BRAKES TO ACCELERATE. WOULD EITHER DEPRESS THE BRAKES AGAIN OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE BEHIND. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIPS BUT MECHAN...

Mar 30, 2005 Visibility

2003 MERCURY SABLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH HEATER FAN EQUIPMENT.*MR THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER WATER LEAKED INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR AND DESTROYED IT. WATER ALSO LEAKED INTO THE COMPARTMENT CABIN FILTER. A NEWLY DESIGNED COWL PIECE WAS INSTALLED THAT WOULD PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING INTO THE FAN. *JB

Mar 30, 2005 Visibility

2003 MERCURY SABLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH HEATER FAN EQUIPMENT.*MR THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER WATER LEAKED INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR AND DESTROYED IT. WATER ALSO LEAKED INTO THE COMPARTMENT CABIN FILTER. A NEWLY DESIGNED COWL PIECE WAS INSTALLED THAT WOULD PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING INTO THE FAN. *JB

Mar 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGH SPEEDS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THERE WAS A GAS SMELL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A STEERING VIBRATION AND THE OIL PAN ...

Mar 23, 2005 Steering

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGH SPEEDS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THERE WAS A GAS SMELL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A STEERING VIBRATION AND THE OIL PAN ...

Mar 23, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGH SPEEDS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THERE WAS A GAS SMELL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A STEERING VIBRATION AND THE OIL PAN ...

Mar 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGH SPEEDS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THERE WAS A GAS SMELL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A STEERING VIBRATION AND THE OIL PAN ...

Mar 23, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGH SPEEDS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THERE WAS A GAS SMELL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A STEERING VIBRATION AND THE OIL PAN ...

Mar 23, 2005 Steering

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGH SPEEDS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THERE WAS A GAS SMELL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A STEERING VIBRATION AND THE OIL PAN ...

Mar 23, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGH SPEEDS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THERE WAS A GAS SMELL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A STEERING VIBRATION AND THE OIL PAN ...

Mar 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN HIGH SPEEDS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK THERE WAS A GAS SMELL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A STEERING VIBRATION AND THE OIL PAN ...

Mar 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 14,429 mi

WHILE TURNING RIGHT INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE SUDDENNLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED A CONCRETE WHEEL BARRIER AND SCRAPED A POST. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY. THE COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 14,429 mi

WHILE TURNING RIGHT INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE SUDDENNLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED A CONCRETE WHEEL BARRIER AND SCRAPED A POST. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY. THE COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

Feb 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Feb 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Jan 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE TIME OF YEAR. THE VEHICLE DI NOT HAVE HEAT DUE TO A THE FAILURE OF THE HEATER FAN. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY A YEAR OLD AND THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I FEEL THAT SOMETHING LIKE THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CAR AND THE FACT THAT THIS ...

Jan 5, 2005 Equipment

I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE TIME OF YEAR. THE VEHICLE DI NOT HAVE HEAT DUE TO A THE FAILURE OF THE HEATER FAN. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY A YEAR OLD AND THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I FEEL THAT SOMETHING LIKE THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CAR AND THE FACT THAT THIS ...

Jan 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE TIME OF YEAR. THE VEHICLE DI NOT HAVE HEAT DUE TO A THE FAILURE OF THE HEATER FAN. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY A YEAR OLD AND THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I FEEL THAT SOMETHING LIKE THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CAR AND THE FACT THAT THIS ...

Jan 5, 2005 Equipment

I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE TIME OF YEAR. THE VEHICLE DI NOT HAVE HEAT DUE TO A THE FAILURE OF THE HEATER FAN. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY A YEAR OLD AND THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I FEEL THAT SOMETHING LIKE THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO DUE TO THE AGE OF THE CAR AND THE FACT THAT THIS ...

Aug 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 12,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLIED. VEHICLE WAS TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. AFTERWARDS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE COMING ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NO...

Aug 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 12,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLIED. VEHICLE WAS TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. AFTERWARDS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE COMING ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NO...

Aug 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 12,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLIED. VEHICLE WAS TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. AFTERWARDS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE COMING ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NO...

Aug 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 12,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLIED. VEHICLE WAS TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. AFTERWARDS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE COMING ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NO...

Jun 30, 2004 Air Bags Crash 19,999 mi

MY WIFE SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE ENCROACHING INTO HER LANE. SHE LOST CONTROL OF HER 2003 MERCURY SABLE AND SLAMMED HEAD-ON INTO THE CONCRETE CENTER DIVIDER OF THE WESTBOUND 60 FWY DIAMONDBAR CA. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVERS SIDE BAG DID NOT. SHE SUFFERED A CON...

Jun 30, 2004 Air Bags Crash 19,999 mi

MY WIFE SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE ENCROACHING INTO HER LANE. SHE LOST CONTROL OF HER 2003 MERCURY SABLE AND SLAMMED HEAD-ON INTO THE CONCRETE CENTER DIVIDER OF THE WESTBOUND 60 FWY DIAMONDBAR CA. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVERS SIDE BAG DID NOT. SHE SUFFERED A CON...

May 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,500 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V105000 REGARDING AIR FILTER PAPER. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE RECALL PART WAS REPLACED, BUT THE CONSUMER INSISTED THAT IT WASN'T REPLACED. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE ORIGINAL AIR FILTER WAS STILL IN THE VEHICLE. *AK THE SERVICE DEALER FIXED THE AIR LEAK IN THE...

May 11, 2004 Structure 13,500 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V105000 REGARDING AIR FILTER PAPER. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE RECALL PART WAS REPLACED, BUT THE CONSUMER INSISTED THAT IT WASN'T REPLACED. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE ORIGINAL AIR FILTER WAS STILL IN THE VEHICLE. *AK THE SERVICE DEALER FIXED THE AIR LEAK IN THE...

May 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,500 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V105000 REGARDING AIR FILTER PAPER. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE RECALL PART WAS REPLACED, BUT THE CONSUMER INSISTED THAT IT WASN'T REPLACED. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE ORIGINAL AIR FILTER WAS STILL IN THE VEHICLE. *AK THE SERVICE DEALER FIXED THE AIR LEAK IN THE...

May 11, 2004 Structure 13,500 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V105000 REGARDING AIR FILTER PAPER. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE RECALL PART WAS REPLACED, BUT THE CONSUMER INSISTED THAT IT WASN'T REPLACED. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE ORIGINAL AIR FILTER WAS STILL IN THE VEHICLE. *AK THE SERVICE DEALER FIXED THE AIR LEAK IN THE...

Apr 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V105000 CONCERNING AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V105000 CONCERNING AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK

Apr 27, 2004 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V105000 CONCERNING AIR FILTER PAPER/FIRE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. A WEEK LATER, WHILE OPENING THE HOOD, THE CONSUMER SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLI...

Apr 27, 2004 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V105000 CONCERNING AIR FILTER PAPER/FIRE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. A WEEK LATER, WHILE OPENING THE HOOD, THE CONSUMER SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLI...

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA RECALL# 04V105000 SUBJECT:AIR FILTER PAPER/FIRE. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FREE REMEDY. THE DEALER ASSURED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 3/23/2004 AND THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. *JB *JB

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA RECALL# 04V105000 SUBJECT:AIR FILTER PAPER/FIRE. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE FREE REMEDY. THE DEALER ASSURED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 3/23/2004 AND THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. *JB *JB

Apr 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

DEALER INDICATED THAT PARTS WON'T BE AVAILABLE FOR 4 TO 6 WEEKS. LINCOLN MERCURY, 24400 CENTER RIDGE, WESTLAKE OH, 440-835-3700. *AK

Apr 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

DEALER INDICATED THAT PARTS WON'T BE AVAILABLE FOR 4 TO 6 WEEKS. LINCOLN MERCURY, 24400 CENTER RIDGE, WESTLAKE OH, 440-835-3700. *AK

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FIX FOR THE RECALL WOULD CAUSE A SAFETY PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. *PH RECALL#04V105000. *SC *JB

Mar 31, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FIX FOR THE RECALL WOULD CAUSE A SAFETY PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE. *PH RECALL#04V105000. *SC *JB

Mar 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING AIR FILTER RECALL 04V105000 REPAIRS. DEALER STATED THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. *AK

Mar 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE. DEALER STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE, AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK

Mar 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING AIR FILTER RECALL 04V105000 REPAIRS. DEALER STATED THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. *AK

Mar 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE. DEALER STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE, AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA RECALL 04V105000 CONCERNING AIR FILTER PAPER/FIRE. CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT ON 3/22/2004 FOR RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS, BUT TOLD CONSUMER WHEN THE APPOINTMENT WAS MADE THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. ALSO, DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ...

Mar 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA RECALL 04V105000 CONCERNING AIR FILTER PAPER/FIRE. CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT ON 3/22/2004 FOR RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS, BUT TOLD CONSUMER WHEN THE APPOINTMENT WAS MADE THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. ALSO, DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ...

Mar 22, 2004 Exterior Lighting

NHTSA RECALL 04V105000 CONCERNING AIR FILTER PAPER/FIRE. CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT ON 3/22/2004 FOR RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS, BUT TOLD CONSUMER WHEN THE APPOINTMENT WAS MADE THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. ALSO, DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ...

Mar 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA RECALL 04V105000 CONCERNING AIR FILTER PAPER/FIRE. CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT ON 3/22/2004 FOR RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS, BUT TOLD CONSUMER WHEN THE APPOINTMENT WAS MADE THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. ALSO, DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ...

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *MR

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *MR

Mar 10, 2004 Fuel System, Other 225 mi

I HAVE A 2003 MERCURY SABLE WAGON VIN [XXX]. IT'S SUPPOSE TO HAVE AN 18 GALLON GAS TANK. I CAN NEVER GET MORE THAN 13 GALLONS IN AND THE GAUGE NEVER SHOWS FULL. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR 4 DAYS BUT DID NOTHING. I CAN TRAVEL 220-230 MILES BEFORE HAVING TO REFILL. I FILL UP WHEN THE LOW TANK LIGHT COMES...

Mar 10, 2004 Fuel System, Other 225 mi

I HAVE A 2003 MERCURY SABLE WAGON VIN [XXX]. IT'S SUPPOSE TO HAVE AN 18 GALLON GAS TANK. I CAN NEVER GET MORE THAN 13 GALLONS IN AND THE GAUGE NEVER SHOWS FULL. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR 4 DAYS BUT DID NOTHING. I CAN TRAVEL 220-230 MILES BEFORE HAVING TO REFILL. I FILL UP WHEN THE LOW TANK LIGHT COMES...

Feb 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 TO 60 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Feb 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 TO 60 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Nov 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BRAKING SYSTEM ON 2003 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON.*MR (NAR) *CB

Nov 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

PROBLEMS WITH BRAKING SYSTEM ON 2003 MERCURY SABLE STATION WAGON.*MR (NAR) *CB

Nov 1, 2003 Visibility 25 mi

GRUNTING NOISE FROM DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WHEN IN THE FULL UP POSITION. *LA

Nov 1, 2003 Visibility 25 mi

GRUNTING NOISE FROM DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WHEN IN THE FULL UP POSITION. *LA

Oct 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OIL PAN GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ON MY VEHICLE AND NOW IT IS LEAKING AGAIN. I SUSPECT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. HOW CAN I SOLVE THIS PROBLEM? *LA

Oct 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE OIL PAN GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE ON MY VEHICLE AND NOW IT IS LEAKING AGAIN. I SUSPECT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. HOW CAN I SOLVE THIS PROBLEM? *LA

Oct 27, 2003 Power Train 1 mi

ENGINE NOISY.*AK

Oct 27, 2003 Power Train 1 mi

ENGINE NOISY.*AK

Oct 17, 2003 Fuel System, Other 20,000 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, I STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR TO PASS A TRUCK, I HEARD A THUMP AND THEN THE ENGINE WENT TO IDLE AND WE LOST ALL POWER. WE PULLED OVER AND FOUND THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HAD SNAPPED. I FOUND A SMALL PIECE OF PLASTIC ON THE FLOOR...

Oct 17, 2003 Fuel System, Other 20,000 mi

2003 MERCURY SABLE WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, I STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR TO PASS A TRUCK, I HEARD A THUMP AND THEN THE ENGINE WENT TO IDLE AND WE LOST ALL POWER. WE PULLED OVER AND FOUND THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HAD SNAPPED. I FOUND A SMALL PIECE OF PLASTIC ON THE FLOOR...

Oct 12, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER HAS PROBLEMS SEEING THROUGH WINDSHIELD WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING. THE REFLECTION IS SO BAD THAT IT DISTORTS VISION. WHEN LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD, INSTEAD OF SEEING WHAT IS ON THE OUTSIDE, THE CONSUMER SEES THE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD. THE REFLECTION IS VERY STRONG. *AK ...

Oct 12, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER HAS PROBLEMS SEEING THROUGH WINDSHIELD WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING. THE REFLECTION IS SO BAD THAT IT DISTORTS VISION. WHEN LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD, INSTEAD OF SEEING WHAT IS ON THE OUTSIDE, THE CONSUMER SEES THE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD. THE REFLECTION IS VERY STRONG. *AK ...

Aug 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS, CAUSING DRIVER TO UNINTENTIONALLY PRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE. *AK

Aug 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS, CAUSING DRIVER TO UNINTENTIONALLY PRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE. *AK

Aug 22, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS, CAUSING DRIVER TO UNINTENTIONALLY PRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE. *AK

Aug 22, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS, CAUSING DRIVER TO UNINTENTIONALLY PRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE. *AK

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO INADVERTENTLY DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL. *NLM *SCC *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO INADVERTENTLY DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL. *NLM *SCC *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE HOOD RELEASED WITHOUT CAUSE DUE TO LATCH FAILURE. THE LATCH WAS REPLACED. *AK *SCC *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 3,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE HOOD RELEASED WITHOUT CAUSE DUE TO LATCH FAILURE. THE LATCH WAS REPLACED. *AK *SCC *JB

Apr 26, 2003 Visibility 2 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2003 MERCURY SABLE LS AND PRIOR TO LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP IN PHILADELPHIA I NOTICED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DID NOT HAVE THE FACTORY TINT GLASS WHICH WAS STATED ON THE WINDOW STICKER AND WINDSHIELD AS HAVING TINTED GLASS. I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE WITH THE SALES PERS...

Apr 26, 2003 Visibility 2 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2003 MERCURY SABLE LS AND PRIOR TO LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP IN PHILADELPHIA I NOTICED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DID NOT HAVE THE FACTORY TINT GLASS WHICH WAS STATED ON THE WINDOW STICKER AND WINDSHIELD AS HAVING TINTED GLASS. I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE WITH THE SALES PERS...