9.9

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
112 miles

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problem #2

Apr 272004

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
Consumer received NHTSA recall 04V105000 concerning air filter paper/fire. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. A week later, while opening the hood, the consumer smelled burning plastic. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem.

- Nashville, TN, USA

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problem #1

Aug 222003

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 225 miles
I have a 2003 Mercury Sable wagon VIN [xxx]. it's suppose to have an 18 gallon gas tank. I can never get more than 13 gallons in and the gauge never shows full. The dealer had the car 4 days but did nothing. I can travel 220-230 miles before having to refill. I fill up when the low tank light comes on. They say they are looking into the situation. This is a dangerous situation as on the open road a gas station may not be available leaving a driver stranded in unsafe areas. I brought this to their attention within several weeks of purchase which was 7/30/03 and a number of times since. This is hazardous. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

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