2000 Mercury Sable engine problems

Filed Apr 29, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the heater failed to blow hot air. The contact stated that the windshield defroster was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to lb smith ford located at 1100 market st, lemoyne, pa 17043, (717)761-6700, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the heater coil was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Engine · 55,000 miles · OH

I am having problems with it stalling constantly when I have sat at a light I dont javw the money to fix this due to on a fixed income was told it has a problem with the throttle control issue and they said there was a recall on it due this

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Engine · 167,000 miles · PA

Subject:2000 mercury sable ls. When starting vehicle when raining vehicle tends to choke out or miss and not have any power. If attempting to drive vehicle will stall out. This has happened several times. Someone mentioned to me that computer could be getting wet or holding condensation. The warning engine light will come on. If driven for a distance after rain is over the next day or so the light will go off. Is this a problem with this particular car? The engine was tuned five years ago when purchased. When the weather is dry or just snowing the car idles okay and runs smooth.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 146,000 miles · VA

This sable had the stuck throttle problem recall performed in october 2013. Yesterday, a dangerous acceleration condition occurred. While accelerating from a stop light, the car kept accelerating even after taking all pressure from the accelerator pedal. I entered an on ramp and accelerated to join with traffic. Even after completely removing my foot from the pedal the car kept accelerating to over 75 miles an hour. I attempted to brake, but had to shut off the ignition to pull to the side of the road. I restarted the engine and it immediately went to 5500 RPM and started cutting out (misfiring- I assume was caused by a rev limiter). I shut the engine off again. After two more tries starting, and revving to 5500 RPM, it finally started and idled at 800 RPM. While climbing a hill the accelerator stuck again, but at 3000 RPM. I again had to shut off the engine in order to stop. When I restarted, it revved to 3000 RPM. I shut it off again and opened the hood. I manually pulled on the throttle cable to insure it was not applying pressure. I then started the engine and it idled at 800 RPM. The recall was performed in october 2013i have the sable at a dealer at present to repair the throttle problem. At no time was cruise control engaged. Had my wife been driving, I'm not sure she would not have had an accident. Turning off the ignition was the only way to prevent engine damage and slow the car to avoid a high speed accident. I just received a call from the dealer. The recall (at a different dealer) was performed incorrectly. The clip was installed incorrectly according to the dealer who now installed and completed the recall correctly!

Filed Aug 2, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 126,358 miles · NY

I drove my mercury sable 2000 today. Just seconds after I got off from a highway to a local road, my filled my car accelerated when I hit the brake. I had to hit the brake hard to stop the car in a traffic light. However, the engine rushed to 4000rpm. I switched to park gear and turned off the ignition. After a few seconds, I turned on the car again but the engine rushed to 4000rmp. Had no idea what happened. Wait for a minute and turned the car on again. Same problem exists. In the park position, I hit the gas pedal gently and the engine running back to normal. Then I was able to drive the car back home (~10miles). It was so scary and have no idea when this problem will come back again.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Engine · IN

Cruise control- the off button on the steering wheel does not function correctly. When cruise control is in operation pushing the off button will not shut off the cruise unless you pound on the button multiple times or press the brake pedal. The off button is defective.

Filed Jul 2, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 120,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. In addition, the RPM's increased. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v266000 (service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages). The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2007 · Engine, Suspension · 39,700 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. The vehicle had the same failures as mentioned in the recall regarding 2000 mercury sables. The only difference was that the rear coil spring failed and punctured the tire while driving at 35 MPH. An unusual noise was heard before the tire was punctured. Ford stated that nothing could be done because the recall applied only to the front coil springs. The service dealer replaced the failed springs with ones from the manufacturer, and stated that the noise was due to the muffler baffle. Also, the dealer mentioned that ford was in the process of developing a different type of spring that has not yet been released. The current mileage is 39,798 , and failure mileage was 39,700. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle was taken to another dealer who then replaced the struts and that solved the problem. Updated 06/09/07

Filed Mar 28, 2007 · Engine · 71,434 miles · KY

Tl* - 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.

Filed Apr 12, 2005 · Engine · 31,500 miles · MN

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.