2001 Lincoln LS vs 2001 Mercury Sable
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Lincoln LS | 2001 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 240 | 430 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 135 | 106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,503 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lincoln LS | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 110 | 204 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 61 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 26 |
| Power Train | 14 | 22 |
| Visibility | 16 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
2001 Lincoln LS
2001 Mercury Sable
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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.