2000 Mercury Sable

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Mercury Sable
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Sable Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 46 complaints 1987: 76 complaints 1988: 126 complaints 1988 1989: 238 complaints 1990: 166 complaints 1991: 221 complaints 1992: 364 complaints 1992 1993: 674 complaints 1994: 387 complaints 1995: 350 complaints 1996: 304 complaints 1996 1997: 228 complaints 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 258 complaints 2000: 464 complaints 2000 2001: 430 complaints 2002: 440 complaints 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2004 2005: 83 complaints 2006: 1 complaints 2008: 61 complaints 2009: 20 complaints 2009
2000: 464 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19850
198646
198776
1988126
1989238
1990166
1991221
1992364
1993674
1994387
1995350
1996304
1997228
1998190
1999258
2000464
2001430
2002440
2003201
200452
200583
20061
200861
200920

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 55 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 49 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 44 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A GATE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130304

WHILE MAKE A LEFT TURN ONTO HIGHWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACELLERATED AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020912

AT 3 MPH COMING TO A STOP WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR HIT BRAKE PEDAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000828

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

2000 — complaint volume: 464
R 20001020 — equipment

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE "VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT" AND "DESIGNATED SEATING CAPACITY" INFORMATION WAS NOT PRINTED ON THE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABELS AFFIXED TO THESE VEHICLES.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENTAL LABEL WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL ADJACENT TO THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OC

Campaign 00V242000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010322 — exterior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. IF THE GREASE FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY ENTERS THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, IT CAN CONTAMINATE THE CONTACTS LEADING TO CA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH AND WIPE DOWN THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZ

Campaign 01V078000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010409 — exterior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO THE USE OF INCORRECT MATERIAL BY A SUPPLIER, THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE HEADLAMP SWITCH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FR

Campaign 01V075000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010820 — visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS

Campaign 01V258000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020315 — PE (closed 20021022)

BRAKE/ACCEL PEDAL SEPARATION

R 20020913 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PADELS ARE BEING RECALLED IN ORDER TO ADJUST THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS TO A MINIMUM OF 50 MM OF LATERAL SEPARATION. SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED AS TO THE PROPER WAY TO SET THE POSITION OF THE PEDALS AND TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS MEASURED. IF THE S

Campaign 02V266000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030106 — PE (closed 20030702)

FRONTAL AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT IN CRASH

I 20030702 — EA (closed 20040623)

FRONTAL AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT IN CRASH

I 20031023 — RQ (closed 20040305)

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

I 20031031 — RP (closed 20040323)

BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDAL APPLICATION

R 20040405 — exterior lighting

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED STOP LAMP SWITCH AND WIRE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWN

Campaign 04V106000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040524 — PE (closed 20040816)

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE

R 20050110 — suspension

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA,

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE SPRING SHIELDS. IN ADDITION, FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS IN ALL OTHER STATES, FOR FRACTURE ONLY, UP TO 10 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 15

Campaign 04V332000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050927 — PE (closed 20060124)

REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURE

I 20060124 — EA (closed 20070205)

REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURE

I 20121024 — PE (closed 20130626)

Speed control cable damage

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mercury Sable — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (55 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V242000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V078000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V075000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V258000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V266000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V106000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V332000 (suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 2004 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 1993 ◆ 2002 ◆ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Mercury Sable reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Mercury Sable is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercury Sable?

The most-reported component is suspension:front:springs:coil springs, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Mercury Sable have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.