Two problems related to front air bag 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.
While driving 45 mph struck a deer dead center of the front end. No airbags deployed. Car immediately cut off but coasted. Driver has minor back discomfort. Still waiting to hear if the car will be totaled out or repaired.
Front collision at 45-50 mph, neither airbag deployed. No injuries. Vehicle was totalled.