2002 Mercury Sable Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 440 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Mercury Sable, 1% of the 440 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,800 miles.
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.
“In motion the car wants to keeps accelerating even when you hit brake. And will stay the speed you are going or go faster. And you don't have to keep pushing accelerated. From start the rpms go straight to like 5 to 6 to 7 rpms and takes about 30 sec to idle down. I have tried everything to fix it. It just won't fix!.... My power steering pump is brand new my rack and pinion is brand new. And my fluid still wants to over flow every time I get done driving it. I have tried everything to fix it can't and it's so hard to turn. …”
NHTSA complaint #10981455, filed 2017-04, 189,000 miles“I took my 2002 Mercury Sable sedan in to the dealer to have the oil changed and the front left tire checked. When I called to pick up the car, I was told that the left front inner tie rods were loose and that the rear coils/springs were all broken. There are only 76,600 miles on the car. We are the only owners. The repair cost was nearly $1,000.00. This needs to be addressed by ford. Very dangerous. And unheard of for a 6 yr old car with low mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10244251, filed 2008-10, 76,600 miles“2002 Mercury Sable gs - 103,000 miles, never been in a collision, always maintained by the book. On april 2, 2010 at 8:00 am, I was pulling forward out of my parking spot when a loud thud and a grinding noise stopped me from going any further. This was a total surprise as nothing about the previous day's driving hinted at an suspension/steering problem. After checking behind both front wheels, I found that the left front coil spring had snapped and a plastic piece had been broken by the impact. No tire damage occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10356612, filed 2010-09, 103,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. While pulling out of the driveway at an unknown speed, the contact heard a rumbling sound coming from his vehicle. When he made it to the highway, the vehicle suddenly dropped to the ground. The contact was driving 20 MPH at the time of failure. He was able to get the vehicle off the road and have it towed to bill wilson's auto body shop. The vehicle is currently at the shop being repaired at the cost of $570. The repairs consists of a new strut, spring, and alignment. The failure and current mileages were 73,000. Update 05/13/08 updated”
NHTSA complaint #10225567, filed 2008-04, 73,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 16 | 26% |
| 2005 | 7 | 8% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 33 | 13% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 19 | 8% |
| 1996 | 36 | 12% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 26 | 4% |
| 1992 | 28 | 8% |
| 1991 | 27 | 12% |
| 1990 | 24 | 14% |
| 1989 | 22 | 9% |
| 1988 | 23 | 18% |
| 1987 | 8 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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