2003 Mercury Sable engine and engine cooling problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Mercury Sable — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle accelerates on it's own. Have had multiple problems where I go to stop and car accelerates at a stop sign or light. I have almost rear ended multiple cars because of this. While going from a red to green light on a hill my sable stalled and began to roll backwards, almost crashing into the…”
filed Aug 21, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercury sable. The contact stated that the vehicle would involuntarily accelerate while at complete stops. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was due to a sensor that could not be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
filed Mar 13, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURNCampaign 04V105000 · Mar 2, 2004
Related service bulletins
Camshaft tick noise - 3.0l 4v engine only. *tt
04208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0l 2v gas and ffv engine. *tt
052212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Sable | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Sable | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Sable | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 Sable | 20 | 5% |
| 2001 Sable | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 Sable | 25 | 5% |
| 1999 Sable | 22 | 9% |
| 1998 Sable | 19 | 10% |
| 1997 Sable | 42 | 18% |
| 1996 Sable | 60 | 20% |
| 1995 Sable | 132 | 38% |
| 1994 Sable | 142 | 37% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.