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  Safety Recalls of Mercury Sable Vehicles

There have been 46 safety recalls for the Mercury Sable. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mercury Sable.

NHTSA Recall #: 16V247000; Apr. 26, 2016

An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Ford Flex, 2010 Ford Flex, 2011 Ford Flex, 2012 Ford Flex, 2008 Ford Taurus, 2010 Ford Taurus, 2011 Ford Taurus, 2012 Ford Taurus, 2008 Ford Taurus X, 2009 Ford Taurus X, 2009 Lincoln MKS, 2011 Lincoln MKS, 2008 Mercury Sable
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford taurus, 2008-2009 Ford taurus x, 2008 Mercury sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln mks vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mercury Sable Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Apr. 26, 2016   Air Bags:frontal 695
Jul. 15, 2004   Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs 899,060
Jul. 8, 2004   Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust 24,277
Mar. 2, 2004   Engine And Engine Cooling 399,926
Mar. 2, 2004   Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 938,789
Mar. 10, 2003   Visibility:windshield 67,894
Oct. 2, 2002   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 369,614
Dec. 21, 2001   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 695,260
Aug. 8, 2001   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor 1,083,000
Apr. 27, 2001   Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 4,567
Mar. 12, 2001   Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch 74,000
Mar. 12, 2001   Exterior Lighting:tail Lights:switch 157,000
Nov. 28, 2000   Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 495,000
Aug. 24, 2000   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 5,961
Aug. 24, 2000   Equipment:other:labels 167,000
Sep. 20, 1999   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 25,306
Dec. 16, 1998   Structure:frame And Members 2,697,000
Nov. 9, 1998   Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 1,800
Sep. 1, 1998   Vehicle Speed Control 6,000
Aug. 25, 1998   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 7,000
May. 6, 1998   Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs 281,000
Mar. 25, 1998   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 400
Feb. 10, 1998   Exterior Lighting:headlights 571,800
Jan. 21, 1998   Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch 506,000
Jun. 9, 1997   Power Train:automatic Transmission 100,000
Feb. 26, 1997   Vehicle Speed Control 212,700
Feb. 25, 1997   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 75,200
Sep. 18, 1996   Power Train:automatic Transmission 340,000
Sep. 5, 1996   Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) 40,000
May. 14, 1996   Power Train:automatic Transmission 100,000
Jan. 25, 1996   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning 76,500
Oct. 11, 1994   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 1,500
Jun. 23, 1993   Structure:frame And Members 1,610,000
Jan. 4, 1993   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock 212
Aug. 17, 1992   Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 565,000
May. 11, 1992   Wheel 654,000
Aug. 6, 1991   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor 325,000
Mar. 4, 1991   Seats 278,000
Oct. 13, 1989   Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch 2,900
Dec. 12, 1988   Exterior Lighting 22,000
Sep. 4, 1987   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 3,600,000
Feb. 19, 1987   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor 28,000
Nov. 7, 1986   Suspension:rear:axle:spindle 631
Oct. 28, 1986   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 4,714
Mar. 10, 1986   Visibility 4,700
Dec. 26, 1985   Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device 4,500


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mercury Sable Model Years

Model# Recalls
2008 Mercury Sable 1
2004 Mercury Sable 1
2003 Mercury Sable 3
2002 Mercury Sable 3
2001 Mercury Sable 8
2000 Mercury Sable 7
1999 Mercury Sable 5
1998 Mercury Sable 2
1997 Mercury Sable 3
1996 Mercury Sable 5
1995 Mercury Sable 5
1994 Mercury Sable 4
1993 Mercury Sable 6
1992 Mercury Sable 4
1991 Mercury Sable 4
1990 Mercury Sable 5
1989 Mercury Sable 6
1988 Mercury Sable 5
1987 Mercury Sable 8
1986 Mercury Sable 8