2002 Mercury Sable Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 440 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,723miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Mercury Sable, 3% of the 440 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,723 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.
“Leaking connection between windshield water and blowing motor of heating/ventilation causing windows to fog up after starting and beginning driving. When opening the blower motor compartment you can actually water see dripping out. Also a soaking wet floor will occur right after a severe rainstorm. This is a mayor safety issue due to bad visibility!”
NHTSA complaint #10286119, filed 2009-10, 140,000 miles“Had burnt out blower motor replaced on my 2002 Mercury Sable aug 30, 2005. I was told by dealer that they just go sometimes. On october 26, 2005 I brought car back to dealer due to water leaking onto floor on the passenger side below the blower motor. I was then told they had a service bulletin on that and it was caused by a design defect in the cabin air filter and water channels into the blower motor which causes them to burn out. They then said they have to install a rain hat and reseal the area for a cost of about 300.00. While replacing the rain hat , the tech. …”
NHTSA complaint #10141165, filed 2005-10“The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. While driving approximately 3 MPH in reverse out of his driveway, he heard a loud banging noise. Upon further investigation, he observed that the coil springs had fractured and pierced one of the tires. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10319285, filed 2010-03, 86,000 miles“I rented a ford Sable from budget rent a car from 9-21-2002 thru 10-01-2002. On four occasions during that time, I cut my lower left leg rather severely (enough to produce running blood) on the car door. Upon closely examining the door, it is clear that the lower portion of it protrudes several inches inward in a sharply curved fashion with a very pointed tip. The door was not damaged in any way, and it opened and closed as intended. It is unrealistic to think that in 22 years of driving, that I would all of a sudden not know how to enter or exit an automobile. …”
NHTSA complaint #10007453, filed 2002-10“I rented a ford Sable from budget rent a car from 9-21-2002 thru 10-01-2002. On four occasions during that time, I cut my lower left leg rather severely (enough to prodcue running blood) on the car door. Upon closely examining the door, it is clear that the lower portion of it protrudes several inches inward in a sharply curved fashion with a very pointed tip. The door was not damaged in any way, and it opened and closed as intended. It is unrealistic to think that in 22 years of driving, that I would all of a sudden not know how to enter or exit an automobile. …”
NHTSA complaint #768041, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
- 10177863Jul 13, 2020This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit…
- 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…
- 10155551Feb 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…
- 10014165Dec 27, 2004Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
- 10013080Oct 1, 2002Headliner grab handles loosen.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 20 | 10% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 | 29 | 10% |
| 1995 | 25 | 7% |
| 1994 | 20 | 5% |
| 1993 | 34 | 5% |
| 1992 | 29 | 8% |
| 1991 | 20 | 9% |
| 1990 | 23 | 14% |
| 1989 | 23 | 10% |
| 1988 | 14 | 11% |
| 1987 | 17 | 22% |
| 1986 | 11 | 24% |
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 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsWheels
6 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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