2001 Mercury Sable problems
Owners have filed 528 complaints about the 2001 Mercury Sable with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 42% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of vehicle speed control at 11.7%.
Complaints528
Crashes42
Fires11
Injuries31
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 42.0% · 222
Vehicle speed control 11.7% · 62
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.3% · 33
Electrical system 5.5% · 29
Air bags 5.1% · 27
Engine and engine cooling 4.4% · 23
Power train 4.2% · 22
Exterior lighting 2.8% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 42 describe a crash, 11 describe a fire and 31 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 15 model years of the Mercury Sable in this data, 2001 sits 5th by complaint volume. 1993 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 29 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 68,330 miles.
In owners' own words
I had new tires put on my 2001 Mercury Sable. I wanted an alignment done also. The tire dealer called me and told me the tires were put on but they could not do an alignment because I had a rear coil spring that was broke. I didn't even realize it. The original manufacturers warranty was past but I purchased an extended warranty. The dealer replaced the rear coil spring but I did have to pay a deductible. Suspension · reported at 40,669 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Sable. While rotating the tires, the mechanic noticed that the front and rear suspension coil springs failed on the vehicle. The dealer replaced the front and rear coil springs and the tires remained unaffected. There were no warning signs prior to the failures. The contact can provide invoices. The approximate failure mileage was 49,500 and current mileage was 55,000. Suspension · reported at 49,500 miles
Dt: the contact received program 04m04 notification in august 2004 regarding the front springs. He called the number listed on the letter. The recorded message stated that if the front springs fracture they could puncture a tire which could lead to an accident . The contact felt that ford motor company should replace both front springs at no cost to him before this happens. *Ak updated 12/07/05. Suspension · reported at 54,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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