2000 Mercury Sable Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 5%of 464 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Mercury Sable, 5% of the 464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“- the contact owns a 2000 Mercury Sable, and she was having a problem with the oil pan leaking. The contact stated that there was a technical service bulletin on this failure. The contact had this repaired in april 2004, and it still did not work properly. She had it repaired again shortly after april 2004 and it still did not work properly. The oil pan leak was discovered because it was visible in the driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #10186408, filed 2007-03, 71,434 miles“When the key was turned in the ignition there was an explosion. The air intake manifold on top of the engine exploded into pieces. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The dealership inspected the vehicle, but couldn't indicate what caused the explosion. The manifold, spark plug and 3 types of springs were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10074300, filed 2004-05, 77,000 miles“When the gear shifter lever was put into drive from reverse vehicle failed to accelerate when the gas pedal was depressed. This occurred while the consumer was reversing. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and mechanic determined that the problem was due to a failure in the catalytic convertor because of the weak transmission being used. Also, indicated that this was a common problem with these vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10062895, filed 2004-03, 48,350 miles“2000 Mercury Sable with duratec v6 24v engine. Started car; loud bang; intake manifold exploded. No previous problems with starting or driving the vehicle. All maintenance done in timely manner. When intake manifold exploded pieces of plastic flew and insulation under hood was actually shredded. Could have caused serious injury had someone had hood open when car was started. Car currently at new brighton ford waiting for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10116810, filed 2005-04, 31,500 miles“When turning the key in the ignition a loud explosion sound was produced. The engine intake manifold had malfunctioned. As a result the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer to find the cause. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10105194, filed 2004-12, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018746Nov 14, 2005Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0l 2v gas and ffv engine.
- 10018745Nov 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10017916May 1, 2005Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating.
- 10011162Aug 23, 2004Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 19 | 9% |
| 2002 | 20 | 5% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 25 | 5% |
| 1999 | 22 | 9% |
| 1998 | 19 | 10% |
| 1997 | 42 | 18% |
| 1996 | 60 | 20% |
| 1995 | 132 | 38% |
| 1994 | 142 | 37% |
| 1993 | 357 | 53% |
| 1992 | 151 | 41% |
| 1991 | 56 | 25% |
| 1990 | 30 | 18% |
| 1989 | 49 | 21% |
| 1988 | 29 | 23% |
| 1987 | 10 | 13% |
| 1986 | 7 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mercury Sable
158 complaintsVehicle speed control
71 complaintsBrakes
67 complaintsExterior lighting
54 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTires
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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