CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Mercury Sable has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 464 complaints with NHTSA, including 34 crashes, 8 fires, 20 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (170 reports).
2000 Mercury Sable recalls
Most common 2000 Mercury Sable problems
Problem areas named in the 464 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 170 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 72 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 63 |
| Exterior Lighting | 57 |
| Air Bags | 33 |
| Power Train | 31 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 26 |
| Electrical System | 25 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 13 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE HEATER FAILED TO BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LB SMITH FORD LOCATED AT 1100 MARKET ST, LEMOYNE, PA 17043, (717)761-6700, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEATER COIL WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT STALLING CONSTANTLY WHEN I HAVE SAT AT A LIGHT I DONT JAVW THE MONEY TO FIX THIS DUE TO ON A FIXED INCOME WAS TOLD IT HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE CONTROL ISSUE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT DUE THIS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HANDLED POORLY AND WAS UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
THE CAP INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. AFTER CHECKING IT SEVERAL TIMES I WAS INFORMED BY AN AUTO TECHNICIAN THAT THE NECK OF THE FUEL PIPE NEEDS TO BE REPLACE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROST FEATURE FOR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DID NOT WORK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE DEFROSTER WAS ACTIVATED FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
2000 Mercury Sable questions
Does the 2000 Mercury Sable have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2000 Mercury Sable: Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercury Sable?
Based on 464 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (170), Vehicle Speed Control (72), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (63).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Mercury Sable has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.