2000-2005 Mercury Sable: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 2000-2005 Mercury Sable directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1999-01:
Front coil springs on certain cars sold in specified states could fracture, due to corrosion associated with road salt used in winter.
2000:
Headlamp-switch knob on certain vehicles can fracture and separate, making it difficult to activate headlamps.
2000:
On certain vehicles, "vehicle capacity weight" and "designated seating capacity" information was not printed on the safety-certification labels.
2000-01 w/adjustable pedals:
Grease from the adjustable-pedal assembly enters the stoplamp switch and can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon buildup, and potentially, a short circuit.
2000-01:
A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper-motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of wiper function or fire.
2000-02:
Adjustable pedals are not far enough apart and could be inadvertently depressed simultaneously. Dealers may adjust pedal spacing.
2000-03:
Certain vehicles may have faulty stop lamp wiring, rendering them inoperable or cause them to stay on all the time. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.
2001:
Child Safety Seat Anchor Latch fasteners on certain vehicles do not have adequate residual torque; road vibrations could cause nut to loosen and separate from its stud.
2001:
Owner guides may not identify center rear seating position as having LATCH-compatible lower anchorages.
2002-03:
Some windshields may have been mounted improperly, leading to increased wind noise and leakage. Dealer will inspect and replace these windshields.
2003:
The air filter paper may catch on fire in certain vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.
2004:
Power seats may not perform as intended during a crash, due to inadequate welding.
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