MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercury Sable

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2000 Mercury Sable
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
464
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
9

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 47 complaints 1987: 78 complaints 1987 1988: 129 complaints 1989: 242 complaints 1990: 168 complaints 1990 1991: 229 complaints 1992: 372 complaints 1993: 678 complaints 1993 1994: 388 complaints 1995: 350 complaints 1996: 304 complaints 1996 1997: 228 complaints 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 258 complaints 2000: 464 complaints 2000 464 2001: 430 complaints 2002: 440 complaints 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 83 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2008: 61 complaints 2009: 20 complaints 2009
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 47 complaints 1986 1987: 78 complaints 1988: 129 complaints 1988 1989: 242 complaints 1990: 168 complaints 1990 1991: 229 complaints 1992: 372 complaints 1992 1993: 678 complaints 1994: 388 complaints 1994 1995: 350 complaints 1996: 304 complaints 1996 1997: 228 complaints 1998: 190 complaints 1998 1999: 258 complaints 2000: 464 complaints 2000 464 2001: 430 complaints 2002: 440 complaints 2002 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2004 2005: 83 complaints 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2008: 61 complaints 2009: 20 complaints 2009
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 47 complaints 1986 1987: 78 complaints 1987 1988: 129 complaints 1988 1989: 242 complaints 1989 1990: 168 complaints 1990 1991: 229 complaints 1991 1992: 372 complaints 1992 1993: 678 complaints 1993 1994: 388 complaints 1994 1995: 350 complaints 1995 1996: 304 complaints 1996 1997: 228 complaints 1997 1998: 190 complaints 1998 1999: 258 complaints 1999 2000: 464 complaints 2000 464 2001: 430 complaints 2001 2002: 440 complaints 2002 2003: 201 complaints 2003 2004: 52 complaints 2004 2005: 83 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2008: 61 complaints 2008 2009: 20 complaints 2009

2000: 464 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19850
198647
198778
1988129
1989242
1990168
1991229
1992372
1993678
1994388
1995350
1996304
1997228
1998190
1999258
2000464
2001430
2002440
2003201
200452
200583
20061
200861
200920

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

37% · 170 reports

Most commonly citing coil springs and rear.

CRASHINJURY
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My daughter was driving my 2000 Mercury Sable around a curve to the left when the rear of the vehicle began to slide to the left causing her to loose control and strike 2 guard rails,2 vehicles traveling in the opposite direction and then head-on...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-02

Also filed under Air bags

Vehicle speed control

15% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2013-03-04

While make a left turn onto highway vehicle suddenly acellerated and hit another vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-12

At 3 MPH coming to a stop with foot off accelerator hit brake pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-28

Service brakes

14% · 67 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Exterior lighting

12% · 57 reports

Most commonly citing switch and brake lights.

FIRE

Air bags

7% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 9 investigations · oldest first

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    2000Complaint volume 464 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2000-10-20Equipment00V242000 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…

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    2001-03-22Exterior lighting01V078000 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…

    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…

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    2001-04-09Exterior lighting01V075000 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…

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    2001-08-20Visibility01V258000 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…

    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.…

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    2002-03-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-10-22 Brake/accel pedal separation
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    2002-09-13Service brakes, hydraulic02V266000 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…

    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…

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    2003-01-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-07-02 Frontal air bag non-deployment in crash
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    2003-07-02Engineering analysisClosed 2004-06-23 Frontal air bag non-deployment in crash
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    2003-10-23Recall queryClosed 2004-03-05 Brake light switch failure
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    2003-10-31RPClosed 2004-03-23 Brake/accelerator pedal application
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    2004-04-05Exterior lighting04V106000 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…

    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.…

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    2004-05-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-08-16 Front suspension coil spring fracture
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    2005-01-10Suspension04V332000 On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan…

    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…

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    2005-09-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-01-24 Rear coil spring fracture
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    2006-01-24Engineering analysisClosed 2007-02-05 Rear coil spring fracture
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    2012-10-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-06-26 Speed control cable damage

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Mercury Sable — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 170 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 71 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 67 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V242000 · Equipment
  • Recall 01V078000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 01V075000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 01V258000 · Visibility
  • Recall 02V266000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 04V106000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 04V332000 · Suspension
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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, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Mercury Sable have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.