Mercury Sable owners have reported 19 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems |
The contact owns a 1997 Mercury Sable. In cold weather, the driver's side door will shut, but not latch until the vehicle is driven 3-4 miles with the heater on full blast. The failure has occurred for the past two winters. The dealer stated that it was the contact's responsibility. Read details...
Door locks keep popping up and down door light stays no panel. Read details...
Ltr from consumer re problem with the hood latch on his 2008 Mercury Sable. The consumer believed the hood latch released because the parking brake was located below the hood latch release handle. When pushing on the parking brake pedal, to set or release the parking brake, his shoe would come in Read details...
Vehicle was parked. Opened doors to put children in. Opened hatchback & placed items inside. Suddenly the all doors locked, would not open w/code or keys. Finally got doors open & took it to dealer. Had it repaired, but problem still exists. Read details...