Table 1 shows 14 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Mercury Sable. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (two problems).
Tl the contact owns a 2001 Mercury Sable. While driving 50 mph on the highway, the accelerator pedal suddenly dropped down and the vehicle accelerated to 120 mph. The contact shifted into neutral, but the rpms continued revving at maximum capacity. Read details...
Electrical system shut down, loses all power. The auto has accelerated on numerous occasions while stopped in traffic. Teh air conditioner shut down while traveling, twice the vehicle experienced complete electrical shut down, on one occasion requiring the vehicle to be towed. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that the check engine warning light would illuminate intermittently and over time, remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken onto the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Read details...