2001 Mercury Sable Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 430 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Mercury Sable, 3% of the 430 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,800 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At approximately 34000 miles left front brake cylinder leaked, and caused sever damage to the braking system in my car. This was covered by the dealer, and they replaced all of the brake shoes, replaced the hydraulicsto the front brakes, turned the rotors etc. Now, 20000 miles later, the same type of leak is occuring again. Why the same type of failure? I can understand that the brake shoes need replacement periodically, and that the system needs to be serviced, but to have the complete hydraulic system fail (again) seven months after a full replacement?”
NHTSA complaint #10028825, filed 2003-07, 34,000 miles“While driving 60 MPH, the anti-theft system engaged and caused the vehicle to stall. The driver was able to restart the vehicle. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10064773, filed 2004-03, 53,800 miles“I own a 2001 Mercury Sable. At approximately 70,000 the driver's seat belt began to retract sporadically. At about 75,000 miles the seatbelt no longer retracted at all. The seatbelt still locks when pressure is put on it, but I am concerned about its safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10458773, filed 2012-05“Re:previous repair ted russell invoice # f1cs560238 dated: 1/19/2007 malfunctions that started february 28, 2007 are same as previously stated in referenced invoice as follows: 1)climate control blows hot air while on fresh air and AC 2)coolant light comes on; this usually happens with the malfunction of the AC control system referenced above. I can stop the car, turn everything off and in 15 seconds restart and light goes off. The coolant light will stay off as long as I keep the climate control off however; when driving for a distance (I.e. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185111, filed 2007-03“I'd like to report that the temperature control unit for my 2001 Mercury Sable is not functioning properly. In addition to the A/C not functioning in warm weather, the moisture is not removed from the windshield in cooler weather, causing a safety hazard from the windshield fogging. The tempature control unit only blows very hot air, no matter which tempature is selected. The vehicle has been in for repair four times; the last time was on 10/14/02, but no work was performed becuase the TSB has not been issued. …”
NHTSA complaint #770318, filed 2002-12Related recalls
- 00V396000Nov 28, 2000Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 225, "child restraint…Covers: Mercury Sable 2001, Ford Expedition 2000–2001, Navigator 2000–2001 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10014663Mar 1, 2005Rke inoperative.
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 16 | 4% |
| 1993 | 28 | 4% |
| 1992 | 6 | 2% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 | 5 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mercury Sable
204 complaintsVehicle speed control
61 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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