2003 Mercury Sable: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Jun 23, 2011 · Engine · 71,000 miles · KY

The blower motor on my 2003 mercury sable was sitting in a pool of water, ruining the motor. Caused by faulty design by ford motor co. Water gets into this area by improper design, allows water to reach area when the wiper cowl eventually warps, or when the A/C drain clogs or water leaking thru the firewall.

Filed Dec 11, 2009 · Visibility · 19,000 miles · PA

I have a 2003 mercury sable with 19k miles on it. We had heavy rains tuesday evening through wednesday morning, followed by sub freezing temperatures throughout wednesday into thursday. Thursday morning, (12-10-09) the blower motor for the heating/AC system would only work on it's highest setting, and continues to do so. A few times throughout the last couple of weeks, my wife and I thought we heard water rushing around somewhere in the vicinity of the passenger side area. I read over 150 complaints on topix.com for the very same problem with several different model years of both sables and taurus'. It was recommended by several folks that people with the same issues should file a complaint here. It seems that the problem with the blower motor/resistor assembly is caused by water entering the blower housing itself. I have read that ford is well aware of the problem, as they have issued a service bulletin for it. My concern is that since winter is upon us, a possible unsafe condition could arise should the blower motor quit working completely, thus preventing the windows from defrosting. Additionally, I feel strongly that this problem should be repaired at no cost to me by ford.

Filed Dec 18, 2008 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercury sable. After severe rainy conditions, the front passenger side floor exhibited an excessive accumulation of water. There were no prior warnings. The contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v087000 (visibility, windshield) which identifies the water leakage. The vehicle experienced the failures identical to the recall; however, it has not been determined if the vehicle identification number is included in the recall defect. The vehicle will be taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure and current mileages were 75,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2008 · Body · 19,999 miles · TN

Water leaked into car interior foot area and shorted out AC/heater blower motor.

Filed Dec 28, 2007 · Body, Visibility · 44,000 miles · AR

Ford taurus and the mercury sable's have a problem with water leaking into the heater core box which eventually causes the heater motor and stop working. I understand from reading post on the internet that is apparently a design flaw. My car had 44,000 miles at the point where the motor quit working. The bill to repair the car was $471.28. The warranty had obviously expired but I felt like ford motor co should re-imburse the cost of the repair since it is a very common problem. They declined to help with the cost of the repair.

Filed Nov 27, 2007 · Engine · 51,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercury sable. The fan motor chirped when the fan was activated. The dealer stated that the fan motor was leaking water and they made the repair. However, the failure recurred and the air conditioner malfunctioned. The dealer stated that the A/C blower motor was rusted due to water leakage. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v087000 (visibility:windshield). The failure mileage was 51,000 and current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2007 · Visibility · 32,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercury sable. When it rained, the windshield leaked water above the driver side top corner. The repair shop stated that the windshield was very loose and improperly sealed. The windshield was replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v087000 (visibility: windshield). The current and failure mileages were 32,000. Updated 3/4/08

Filed Oct 9, 2007 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercury sable. The vehicle was leaking water through the windshield. The dealer stated that the water leaking through the windshield was leaking and staying on the passenger side floorboard. The leaking caused the blower motor in the cooling system to fail. He also stated that there was a related recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle is currently being repaired at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2007 · Body, Visibility · TX

Mercury sable 2003 leaks water onto the passenger floor board also causing my AC blower motor to short out.

Filed Mar 19, 2007 · Visibility · PA

2003 mercury sable blower motor failure due to water leakage. Ford issued a tsb on this in 2004. Defroster and heater will not work. My vehicle [xxx] it has 27,000 miles and the dealer is charging $400.00 for the repair. There is a similar bulletin 03v087000. Not having defrost in the north east is extremely dangerous. Thank you. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jan 16, 2007 · Visibility · 62,000 miles · MI

Heater blower motor on 2003 sable took on water from leak in wiper cowl and ceased to function. Extended warranty did not cover water leaks so dealer wanted $400 to seal leak and fix motor.

Filed Nov 1, 2006 · Body · 25,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated water leaked into the front right side of the ventilation system, onto the floor, as the vehicle was driven at 45 MPH, while it was raining. The service dealer has been made aware of the problem, but the manufacturer was not notified.