My mercury sable 2001 ls wagon transmission failed in may 2002 (25 k miles). At that time ford voided my warranty saying I had abused the car (drag racing). I had the transmission replaced by a transmission specialty shop, cost $3,000). That transmission failed in may 2004 (52k miles) and was rebuilt by aamco transmissions (cost $2,200). That transmission failed december 2006 (78k miles). It is currently in the shop for transmission repair. In july 2002 I had initiated an independent report done on the car, there is a serious defect in the transmission design. My cost for transmission repairs is in excess of $5,000 prior to this latest transmission failure.
2001 Mercury Sable: complete transmission failure
7 of the 430 complaints about the 2001 Mercury Sable describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 44,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated there were two problems with the vehicle. The first being the engine would not start intermittently. The engine would start if it was boosted. The vehicle was taken to the local independent repair shop for inspection. The repair personnel discovered the battery cables had separated from the terminals. The cables were repaired. The second was a transmission failure. The transmission was shifted into park and the vehicle lurched forward. After this incident, the vehicle would not go into any gear. The vehicle was towed to the local repair shop for inspection. The transmission was rebuilt and the vehicle drives normal. The front bumper fascia cracked. The left rear tire failed. Updated 03/03/06.
The transmission would lock in park and disengage at 40k, a sensor was replaced. Then at 49k the transmission blew while driving (internal). Poor transmission engineering. I'll never buy another ford/mercury.
Transmission failed at 44000 miles without any notice at all. This car is two years old and just out of the warranty. Ford would not do anything about it. There is something very wrong about this!!!
Transmission replacement at 67,500 miles.
While in motion, the transmission blew. The vehicle had suddenly jolted as if consumer had placed the gear into neutral. After a few seconds during which the vehicle had slowed considerably, it went back into gear suddenly and resumed highway speed. When consumer checked beneath the hood, there was transmission fluid all over the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they diagnosed the transmission problem as an internal failure. The trasnmission was replaced. Teh new transmission is warranted for 24 months or 24,000 miles. Consumer requests to extend the warranty for a full 36 months or 36,000 miles or to extend the warranty on the entire vehicle.
The brakes, the pedal, the power train and transmission failed due to the computer malfunctions.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S transaxle
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes P0741 or P1744 stored...
- AX4S transaxle may exhibit no reverse engagement condition
- Some vehicles equipped with an AX4N/4F50N transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Mercury Sable transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2001 Mercury Sable?
7 of 430 owner complaints about the 2001 Mercury Sable (2%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 19 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Mercury Sable
Coil spring 147Sudden acceleration 15Tire blowout 15Adaptive cruise 13Brake failure 11Seat belt 10No deployment 9Fire or smoke 9Won't start 8Grinding brakes 6Check engine light 5Jerking 5Wipers 5
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