general problems of the 2005 Mercury Sable

Four problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2005 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the 2005 Sable.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Sable. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop as the rpms increased. The contact stated that the failure would occur occasionally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred prior to purchasing the vehicle. The contact requested that the dealer repair the vehicle before the sale was finalized, but the issue persisted. The contact was unaware of the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2015

This 2005 Mercury Sable (LS premium) just fell out of gear as I was on the road. Totally out of the blue with no warning whatsoever. I know now the transmission must be replaced for upwards of $1800. 00. This car has just 30,000 miles on it. I find it completely unacceptable for a mildly driven car, owned by an elderly woman, should fail so badly after only 30,000 miles. This seems to be a common occurance with this particular transmission also involving the Ford tauras and the windstar. . . Which I understand was recalled. This particular transmission is known to fail prematurely and without notice. This is an accident waiting to happen and I hope this is taken seriously. This is a defect that is way too common in these models and I will be looking into legal recourse against any and all involved. Please check into this unfortunate public safety hazard. Thank-you.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2014

I was driving along and all of a sudden my car begin to accelerate on it's on. The engine was revving and when I went to apply the brakes the car didn't at first slow down. When I finally reached home and put the car in park the engine was still revving as if I was stepping on the gas. It was very scary and intimidating. The same identical thing happened to my husband when I asked him to drive the car around the block.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2012

Mercury Sable tends to suddenly accelerate and lurge forward even with the foot on the brake.


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