3.8% of complaints about the 2003 Mercury Sable came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2003 vehicle — around the middle of the 228 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 7.1 yr in service. The most-reported system is suspension (51 complaints), typically at 7.5 yr or about 75,000 miles.
Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shi
A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING. THIS MALFUNCTIONING COULD RENDER THE STOP LAMPS INOPERABLE OR CAUSE THEM TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION TO A FOLLOWING DRIVER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
IN ADDITION, IF THE SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING FAIL IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ACTUATE AND THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF "PARK" IF THEY FAIL IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL REMAIN ON, WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE SPEED CONTROL TO BE ACTIVATED. THIS COULD ALSO CAUSE THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.
THIS CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES AND/OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELDS MAY POTENTIALLY EXHIBIT INCREASED WIND NOISE, WATER LEAKAGE, AND SQUEAKS AND RATTLES.
POTENTIAL LOSS OF WINDSHIELD RETENTION MAY ALSO REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
2003 MERCURY SABLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH HEATER FAN EQUIPMENT.*MR THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER WATER LEAKED INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR AND DESTROYED IT. WATER ALSO LEAKED INTO THE COMPARTMENT CABIN FILTER. A NEWLY DESIGNED COWL PIECE WAS INSTALLED THAT WOULD PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING INTO THE FAN. *JB
ON A 2003 MERCURY SABLE THE BLOWER MOTOR QUIT WORKING. FOR SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, WATER COULD BE HEARD SLOSHING AROUND UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND THE CARPETING BECAME WET. THE FAN MOTOR AND RESISTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF WATER DAMAGE. THE MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED IT TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT FORD IS AWARE OF IT. THE FAN MOTOR LITERALLY SITS IN A PUDDLE OF WATER. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO SPARKING WHICH COULD HAVE LED TO A FIRE. IT COST OVER $300 TO REPAIR. FORD MOTOR CO. IS AWARE OF THIS DESIGN DEFECT AND SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIRS.*JB
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. *JB
CONSUMER HAS PROBLEMS SEEING THROUGH WINDSHIELD WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING. THE REFLECTION IS SO BAD THAT IT DISTORTS VISION. WHEN LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD, INSTEAD OF SEEING WHAT IS ON THE OUTSIDE, THE CONSUMER SEES THE REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD. THE REFLECTION IS VERY STRONG. *AK *TS *NLM