2000 Mercury Sable transmission problems

Filed Nov 28, 2014 · Transmission · 76,204 miles · MO

The torque converter in the transmission failed. The vehicle stopped dead in the street. I was on a side street at the time and not on the highway. I called 4 transmission repair shops in the st. Charles, mo area for pricing. They were all aware of this defect but ford does not have a recall and will not offer any type of satisfaction for the repair. If I had been traveling at a higher rate of speed, on a busy street or highway, an accident would have occurred. I think this is definitely a safety hazard. I don't know that any other consumers have complained but a survey of transmission repair shops would surely reveal the extent of the problem.

Filed Nov 20, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 18,963 miles · FL

Exited from the highway to refuel. Upon fueling we intended to continue our trip as planned. Car stopped at light began to accelerate for 5-10 feet. Engine made a revving sound and all power was lost. All fuels look good and this car has less than 20,000 miles total because it was used sparingly by previous owner. No lights or indication gave warning that transmission would lose power. We are now seeing online that this is an issue. I had previously called dealer but kept getting hung up on. I am a widow with children and do not have the money to just tow the car to be fixed as this was our only transportation we have been limited on actually traveling to the dealership so they can check recall information for us.

Filed Oct 27, 2011 · Acceleration, Transmission · 89,000 miles · MI

Driving down road in my 2000 mercury sable ,stopped at redlight,tried to pull out,car would only rev up and not move. There were no signs that the transmission was going bad just up and quit pulling. We were.stuck in middle of road ,with cars passing around us. We.was in danger of getting hit. We had 100 miles to drive on freeway to get home. If this had happened then, we surely would have been hit by a passing car. I have researched this a lot and have found this a common problem with these cars.

Filed Aug 28, 2010 · Transmission · 143,321 miles · AL

My 2000 mercury sable transmission has failed. It gave no warning or slippage or anything. The car was moving fine when the transmission stopped pulling. It will go in park and neutral but won't pull. The fluid doesn't leak out and is still full. After reading forums on the internet, it appears that a lot of people have the same problem. I believe ford needs to have a recall for this problem on mercury sables and ford taurus. Please help us with this matter. I don't want to spend $2000 for a rebuild when ford is responsible.

Filed Aug 27, 2008 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. While attempting to make a right turn, the transmission failed to shift into the proper gear. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they replaced the converter, transmission fluid, bolts, and joints. One year later, while driving 30 MPH, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the auto repair shop. The mechanic made identical repairs and stated that because the converter was manufactured out of plastic, it would continually fail. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 98,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2007 · Suspension, Transmission · 70,000 miles · PA

Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2000 mercury sable. In april 2006, the contact received a recall letter for a boot to be put on the coil springs. The ford dealer refused to put the boot on because the contact had put aftermarket struts on the vehicle. In october 2006, the contact started hearing a thumping noise, and the vehicle would vibrated. The contact had repairs done at a ford dealer, replaced the back springs, tie rod and ball joints. On 11/24/2006, the contact was traveling at 40 MPH, when she heard a loud noise and pulled over because she thought she had a flat tire. The contact smelled something burning. The vehicle was towed to a ford dealer, and the contact was told the driver front spring broke. The dealer was willing to pay for the spring, but not for the tire and the tie rod. *ak the sway bar link, struts, ball joints and cv boot were replaced. Updated 02/27/07.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Transmission · MO

Dt: mercury sable 2000. The contact states that she has not been able to get the vehicle out of park. This has happened three times. The service technician at the repair shop told her that it was because she was pulling a trailer with her vehicle. But she stated that the first time it happened she was not pulling the trailer, it did not even have the trailer hitch on it. The first time it was around june, 2003. The second time it was june 1st,2005. The third time was june 15, 2005. *ak *sc

Filed Apr 27, 2005 · Acceleration, Transmission · 14,000 miles · PA

While stopping at a traffic light vehicle continued to accelerate at full throttle, even when brakes were applied again, and the ignition was turned off. Vehicle accelerated through an intersection, and only stopped when the front axle broke. Vehicle was towed to a dealership, but they couldn't indicated why the acceleration failure occurred, even when a diagnostic test was performed.*ak car kept lunging and hopping forward while the brakes were on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to determine d the cause of the problem. *bf

Filed Apr 28, 2004 · Transmission · 36,000 miles · LA

It was hard for the consumer to shift the vehicle out of park to the drive position. Consumer had to start the vehicle in neutral in order for the vehicle to start. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Lights, Transmission · 25,300 miles · TN

Consumer is unable to take vehicle out of park with engine running. The vehicle had to be turned off to be taken out of park. Vehicle is then put into neutral and started. The dealership indicated that, "this is a common problem with these vehicle", and provided a temporary remedy. *ak the brake switch was covered in grease and caused the brake lights not to work. The dealer indicated that the switch was in a bad location and that it would probably fail again. The consumer believes the manufacturer should be responsible for the repair and that they should recall the vehicle.