One problem related to automatic transmission torque converter has been reported for the 2001 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the 2001 Sable.
The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop, the gear shifter engaged from drive to neutral. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The failure was located at the trans axle and the contact was advised that the torque converter was not engaging. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 182,000.