CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Mercury Sable has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 440 complaints with NHTSA, including 32 crashes, 5 fires, 22 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (268 reports).
2002 Mercury Sable recalls
Most common 2002 Mercury Sable problems
Problem areas named in the 440 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 268 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 56 |
| Visibility | 28 |
| Air Bags | 25 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 |
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Structure | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 |
What owners report
10/2/2022 was on I 94 east bound lost momentum rpms jump to 6k then lost all gears in transmission car has 88639 miles on it hardly driven changed trans fluid hoping to get trans working again and still won't move in any gear had to wait 4 hours on freeway for a tow just to get it off the freeway had to fight with AAA for the 4 hours to get it towed now in my driveway and still won't move at all
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light and transmission symbol remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered and stalled occasionally. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated while attempting to shift the vehicle out of park, the gear shifter failed to move out park. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken into a local mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V106000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRACTURED AND SLASHED THE TIRE CAUSING THE TIRE TO EXPLODE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,500.
CAR FIRE DUE TO RECALLED FUSES HAD THIS CAR FOR 5 YEARS AND HAD NO ISSUES
2002 Mercury Sable questions
Does the 2002 Mercury Sable have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2002 Mercury Sable: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Visibility:Windshield; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercury Sable?
Based on 440 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (268), Vehicle Speed Control (56), Visibility (28).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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.