2005 Mercury Sable Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Mercury Sable recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Mercury Sable.

Most common 2005 Mercury Sable problems

Problem areas named in the 83 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	38
Power Train	26
Steering	7
Service Brakes	7
Electrical System	6
Engine	5
Air Bags	4
Visibility	3
Structure	3
Engine And Engine Cooling	3

What owners report

2023-09-14, Vehicle Speed Control
Im owner of Mercury Sable 2005 only 79000 miles..The car problem speed control idle over 2200 so high when stop red light have to brake pedal to slow the vehicle down, and the vehicle failed to accelerrate..

2022-04-19, Vehicle Speed Control
Purchased vehicle from a private seller 10 days prior to incident. Seller informed me they had replaced throttle body sensor to fix unintended acceleration issues. Drove vehicle home on 4/10/22 with one incident on highway where I attempted to slow vehicle after reaching approx 70mph, and vehicle seemed to jolt/shudder as if unable to brake smoothly. Did not drive again til 4/18/22: I attempted to drive vehicle to tire shop to have new tires installed. After backing out of driveway, I accelerated quickly to approx. 25mph. Acceleration continued past 25mph despite me letting off the gas pedal. I hit the brakes and felt the acceleration continuing to push against them, causing the car to jolt/

2020-10-20, Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO 80 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE THEN FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

2020-01-14, Air Bags
THE AIR BAG ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HAS PARTIALLY INFLATED

2019-10-24, Power Train
AFTER LEAVING A STOP, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO MOVE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS AND STAYED IN A NUETRAL POSITION. AFTER SAFELY PARKING THE CAR, IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. LOOKING ONLINE I SEE NUMEROUS CONSUMER WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND THE COST IS MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH, BUT IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT TAKE THE BLAME ON.

2005 Mercury Sable questions

Does the 2005 Mercury Sable have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Mercury Sable at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercury Sable?

Based on 83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (38), Power Train (26), Steering (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.