Two problems related to battery have been reported for the 2002 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sable.
Vehicle shuts down at highway speed without warning. Dealer was not able to duplicate the problem. The theft light came on as well as the abs light when the vehicle shut off. The consumer was told the idler air control was bad and had to be replaced. When the vehicle stalled for the third time, the abs light did not illuminate, but the battery light along with other lights which displayed pictures did illuminate. The dealer had no idea what the problem was.
While driving brakes proceeded to the floor and the vehicle surged forward. As a result, driver had to put the vehicle into neutral. Dealer stated theat battery voltage was low.