Two problems related to engine belts and pulleys have 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 power steering in the consumer's 2001 Mercury Sable station wagon failed. The consumer opened the hood of the vehicle and found that the belt was loose and that the spring loaded belt idler pulley was hanging in parts on the engine block. It was determined that the pulley assembly could not be repaired. The consumer requested that Ford reimburse him for the cost of replacing the defective spring loaded idler pulley assembly.
While traveling during inclement weather serpentine belt fell off and vehicle shut down.