10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
119,750 miles

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problem #4

May 102021

Sable

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated while attempting to shift the vehicle out of park, the gear shifter failed to move out park. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken into a local mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V106000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Shelbyville, TN, USA

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problem #3

Mar 082018

Sable

  • 177,000 miles
Car fire due to recalled fuses had this car for 5 years and had no issues

- Bethel, OH, USA

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problem #2

Apr 272016

Sable

  • 132,000 miles
It has a very high smell of gas when driving car and when you stop all you smell is gas

- St Cloud, FL, USA

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problem #1

Apr 022007

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
I have a Mercury Sable 2002 which leaks water out of the blower motor onto the passenger floor board, also making the blower motor squeal.

- Northfield, MN, USA

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