2002 Mercury Sable Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 440 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Mercury Sable, 1% of the 440 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I purchased the graco comfort sport convertible car seat for my 8 month old. Appears to be a great seat until you try to install it to a vehicle. I have tried putting into two different cars, I have tried using the latch system and then tried the regular seat belt, no matter what I do the seat flops around the backseat like a dead fish. The part where the tether strap goes through is as tight as it can get and the top of the car seat still moves 5-10 inches side to side. Several people have tried to install this seat and none have been successful. This seat needs to be recalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10691298, filed 2015-03“The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated while attempting to shift the vehicle out of park, the gear shifter failed to move out park. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken into a local mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V106000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11438044, filed 2021-10, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017860Jul 1, 2005Malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0171, p0172, p0174 and/or p0175 (fuel system too rich or lean).
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 4 | 7% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 0% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mercury Sable
239 complaintsVehicle speed control
56 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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