2000 Lincoln LS vs 2000 Mercury Sable
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Lincoln LS | 2000 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 354 | 464 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 270 | 174 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,018 mi | 64,602 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln LS | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 123 | 158 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 71 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 62 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 33 |
| Power Train | 38 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 42 | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 54 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 27 |
| Airbag warning light | 18 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 15 |
2000 Lincoln LS
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.