2002 Mercury Sable structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Mercury Sable — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. While driving approximately 3 mph in reverse out of his driveway, he heard a loud banging noise. Upon further investigation, he observed that the coil springs had fractured and pierced one of the tires. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was…”
filed Mar 12, 2010
“Leaking connection between windshield water and blowing motor of heating/ventilation causing windows to fog up after starting and beginning driving. When opening the blower motor compartment you can actually water see dripping out. Also a soaking wet floor will occur right after a severe rainstorm…”
filed Oct 2, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled…
TSB 20-2233 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2020Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel…
TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel…
TSB 19-2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2019
Structure problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 Sable | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 Sable | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Sable | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Sable | 20 | 10% |
| 2001 Sable | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 Sable | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 Sable | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 Sable | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 Sable | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 Sable | 29 | 10% |
| 1995 Sable | 25 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Mercury Sable
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.