14 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2003 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the 2003 Sable.
2003 Mercury Sable. Consumer writes in regards to being charged for vehicle repairs that were under warranty.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Sable. While the vehicle was operated, it lost engine power without warning. The vehicle was towed to dom's getty service station (308 mercer st, hightstown, NJ) where it was diagnosed as a transmission failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Throttle cable stuck, engine at 1800 tpm, engine reved to 2600 rpm, inability to slow vehicle, surging. Required hard breaking. Once car stopped, idle dropped to 900 rpm after 15-30 seconds. Happens with increasing frequency. Engine surges at start, revs to 2100 then to 2600. Inspected cable, throttle and cruise control cable point of entry to supporting bracket plastic shattered. Cable emits sound from binding. Took to Ford dealer, they indicated my vehicle was not part of the recall although the problem has been clearly documented with the same make, model, year and engine.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently to 25 mph after shifting from park to drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the idle iac valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that the vehicle independently idled between 3-4 rpms and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the interior lighting failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The contact took the vehicle to auto zone. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 12281999. The contact was informed of service bulletin number: sb-10052600-3673. The failure mileage was 164,000.
I pulled up to a stoplight. When it turned green, I depressed the accelerator and the vehicle's engine revved as though it were in neutral. When shifted into any forward gear or reverse gear, it would not move. It was as though it were stuck in neutral. The transmission specialist said it was a common problem, knew exactly what it was, and quipped that he was surprised mine had lasted this long. Upon researching online, it appears that this is an incredibly widespread problem. In fact, Ford knows it is a problem as it has recalled two of their minivans that contain the very same transmission. It is the same part failing. Why does it warrant a recall in one vehicle but not another??.
Driving on I-25 northbound, at 50 mph, the vehicle started to accelerate, with my foot off the accelerator. Went from 50 to 65. . . Stepped on brake, brakes slowed/stopped the acceleration. . . Pulled off at the first exit ramp. Looked under hood, for anything not correct. . . Nothing visually detected. Did this one more time. . . 3 days later. Have not experienced since.
I have had my compressor in Dec 2008 to fix the ac problem I had then but it never was. Then my mechanic suggested that was the condenser changed and now that hasn't solved the problem. I am beginning to wonder if this is not a problem the manufacturers need to look at. With this economy spending the money a I am not to mention that I am still making payments to the finance company is an added headache. Please help!.
: the contact stated at various speeds, the engine would jerk. The dealership determined the engine mounts needed to be replaced, but the vehicle could still be driven. A month later, while attempting to proceed at a stop sign, the vehicle would not move forward. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was determined the motor mounts caused the failure.
Nhtsa recall# 04v105000 subject:air filter paper/fire. The consumer called the dealer to make an appointment for the free remedy. The dealer assured the consumer that the parts were available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3/23/2004 and the dealer did not have the parts.
The consumer received recall 04v105000 regarding air filter paper. The dealer claimed that the recall part was replaced, but the consumer insisted that it wasn't replaced. The consumer found that the original air filter was still in the vehicle. The service dealer fixed the air leak in the drivers side door and replaced the air filter.
Nhtsa recall 04v105000 concerning air filter paper/fire. Consumer made an appointment on 3/22/2004 for recall repairs. Dealer did not have the parts, but told consumer when the appointment was made that the parts were available. Also, dealer performed the recall for the brake light switch which the consumer had no information on this recall. Dealer did not know when the parts will be available to repair the air filter paper.
The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that the vehicle would involuntarily accelerate while at complete stops. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was due to a sensor that could not be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 65,000. Updated 04/10/lj the consumer stated when the engine was started, it would run at a high rate above idle. It would continue until the engine warmed up. The consumer stated the idle speed can not be regulated. Updated 04/13/12.
The consumer believed the fix for the recall would cause a safety problem in the future. Recall#04v105000.