Air Bag Problems of Mercury Sable

Mercury Sable owners have reported 24 problems related to air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the Sable.

1 Air Bag problem of the 2008 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 11/17/2025

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Sable. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact's son was the only occupant in the vehicle during the crash. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed. The contact stated that there were two impacts to the vehicle during the crash. The first impact was on the front passenger's side of the vehicle, in which the front passenger's side door and rear door were crushed. The contact stated that the second impact was when the vehicle drove through a fence and crashed into a house and the cement porch. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle was deemed total loss by her insurance provider and the insurance provider of the other driver who crashed into the vehicle. The paramedics arrived on the scene and performed a medical evaluation on the contact's son. The contact then arrived on the scene and took her son to the emergency room for further medical attention. The contact's son sustained injuries to the left side that struck the driver’s side window, and the front of the head from possibly striking the steering wheel, a slight concussion, injury to the left arm, neck and back. The contact's son was referred to a doctor who was a specialist with spinal cord injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,241.

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2 Air Bag problem of the 2008 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 08/09/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Sable. The contact stated their daughter was driving at 55 mph, when the driver was approaching an intersection at a red light the driver depressed on the brake pedal and the brake pedal went straight to the floor and the vehicle could not stop causing the vehicle to hit the vehicle in front of them in the rear, the air bags did not deployed. The driver does not remember if there was any warning light illuminated on the vehicle. The crashed caused damage to front bumper and pushed in the front grill and hit the radiator of the vehicle. No one was injured the medical treatment at the scene. A police report filed. The contact is a former mechanic and inspected the vehicle but could not diagnosed the failure, but the contact concern is that there is an issue with anti- lock brake system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 160,000.

3 Air Bag problem of the 2005 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 12/02/2019

The air bag on the front passenger side has partially inflated.

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4 Air Bag problem of the 2005 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 07/12/2017

I bought this car about two months ago drove it to rome GA. From centre al on way back the tires on back was eat down to wire belts.

5 Air Bag problem of the 1999 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 12/28/2015

The steering is horible, about 3years ago changed rack appion steering, and just a week ago, put new steering pump on, still.

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6 Air Bag problem of the 2005 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 06/19/2014

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the air bag deployed independently. The contact stated that she sustained a contusion to the upper lip, right eye and burns to the right arm. The contact stated that the vehicle was not in a crash however, one month prior to the air bag deployment, there was a flood in her city that shorted out some of the electrical units in the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 237,000.

7 Air Bag problem of the 1996 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 02/16/2011

The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while sitting on the passenger seat, he was involved in an accident. He mentioned that although he was properly wearing the seat belt and the airbag deployed, it failed to protect him. He mentioned that his head and right hand hit into the windshield and shattered it. He also suffered a concussion and injuries to his knees. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 166,000. Updated 06/01/lj.

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8 Air Bag problem of the 2001 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 12/24/2009

Tl - the contact owns a 2001 Mercury Sable. The contact stated while driving 5 mph she rubbed against a curb and the side impact air bag deployed. The contact had not sustained any injuries and no medical attention was required. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, terry's Ford of peotone (363 s harlem Ave, peotone, IL 60468. 708-258-9200) and was not diagnosed but it was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. VIN not available. Jc.

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9 Air Bag problem of the 2001 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 11/20/2009

The contact owns a 2001 Mercury Sable. While driving 35 mph the driver side curtain air bag deployed without warning. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 55000. Updated 01/05/10. The air bag in the driver seat deployed for no reason. Also, the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. Updated 01/07/10.

10 Air Bag problem of the 2002 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 01/19/2007

I purchased a 2002 Mercury Sable in September of 2006. On January 19th while turning into my driveway traveling approximately 3-5 mph both air bags deployed causing approximately 4,000. 00 dollars in damage to my car. The dealer that I purchased the car from stated I bought it as is and would not offer me any assistance except to tell me to file it with my insurance company. My insurance company sent an adjuster whom surveyed the damage and told me they would not pay because there was no impact. I then filed a complaint with Ford motor company who said and I quote "there was a 50,000 mile warranty and they could not offer any assistance. Since this time to date I cannot get insurance or any help with this problem. I am still paying for a car I am not suppose to be driving. Your department sent me a service technical bulletin stating that Ford knew they had this problem in may of 2002. What else can I do?.

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11 Air Bag problem of the 2002 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 05/01/2006

On may 1, 2006 my daughter and I were involved in a head on collision with a dump truck. The air bags (driver and passenger) did not deploy on impact. My daughter (who is 15 years old and driving with a permit) was trapped in the car. She received multiple lacerations, including a torn ear which will require surgery to repair it to look normal again. I received knee and neck injuries. I called Mercury customer care center to make the company aware of this situation. I offered to give them the location of my car, if they wished to look at it. The person I spoke to said they would not be looking at the car and he would make a note of my negative comment.

12 Air Bag problem of the 2002 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 11/18/2004

Complaint received via e-mail. On Thursday 11/18/04 at approximately 5:30 pm central daylight time I was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle, resulting in a total loss of my 2002 Mercury Sable LS premium, id 1mefm55s02g603755. The cook county police was no the scene and issued report # 04-140236. Fortunately for me and the other driver there were no injuries requiring transportation by the paramedics at the scene to a hospital. The air bag system on the other vehicle was activated and did deploy. However, my vehicle air bag system did not. This was the reason for my concern and advisement to you. My vehicle was insured by travelers insurance company, and has been handled by michelle ryan, phone # 800-842-6172, ext. 8756 at naperville, illinois office. I have received the check for the value of the vehicle that was determined in the amount of $ 10,905. 00 for about 30,000 miles. The vehicle was to be picked up from the towing company that was at the scene and transported to a storage facility used by travelers insurance. Confirmation on this deficiency on the air bag system can be obtained from traveler insurance CO. If you need documentation. I have signed and sent the title of the vehicle to them in order to receive my check.

13 Air Bag problem of the 1998 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 07/25/2004

While driving at any speed overdrive light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. This caused the speedometer to drop to zero, and the srs light illuminated on the dashboard. Also, horn became inoperative. Vehicle was taken tot he dealer for inspection.

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14 Air Bag problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 05/15/2004

The airbag on the steering wheel was cracked, the consumer had notified the dealership about this issue. Please provide any further details.

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15 Air Bag problem of the 1998 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 11/09/2003

The airbags and shoulder harness both failed in a front end collision at highway speed resulting in injuries to the driver.

16 Air Bag problem of the 2001 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 08/11/2003

While traveling on the highway and without physical contact with another vehicle passenger's air bag deployed.

17 Air Bag problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 06/15/2003

2000 Mercury Sable with adjustable brake and gas pedals was recalled for spacing issue. Told on recall no adjustment needed. Had bad crash. After crash told two more times adjustment not needed. This car has a brake pedal that wobbles side to side 7 mm and a gas pedal that wobbles side to side 1 cm. Odi in washington told me that as brake and gas pedal unit is brought forward the 3 inch distance for a shorter person the side to side wobble of brake pedal becomes worse causing you to hit the gas. They also said adjustment should have been made on this car. Ford refuses to acknowledge problem and to do anything about it. This vehicle is very, very dangerous to drive.

18 Air Bag problem of the 2001 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 06/24/2001

Air bag readiness light comes on all the time. Ford motor company said they didn't know how to fix the problem. There are having this problem with other cars and the air bags will not work if in a crash.

19 Air Bag problem of the 1996 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 11/27/2000

While driving the airbags inadvertently deployed resulting in minor injuries. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

20 Air Bag problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 08/29/2000

Airbag and abs lights on control panel come on intermittently. Happens when consumer uses power windows. When brakes are depressed, all dash lights go dim. Vehicle has not been involved in an accident.

21 Air Bag problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 06/18/2000

Airbag trouble light x3 (replaced 2nd time with part from "another car"--stayed on again for short trip afterwards); engine trouble light (fixed--so far); worried about my firestone tires--not recalled so far!.

22 Air Bag problem of the 1997 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 04/08/1998

False deployment of air bag causing damage to vehicle.

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23 Air Bag problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Srs light flashes intermittently while driving. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and informed consumer that parts were on back order. Manufacturer has been notified.

24 Air Bag problem of the 2001 Mercury Sable

Dear comment " pid data test found air bag over 17v module bad" . . . My comment "therefore cound not be deployer in case of accident".


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