MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mercury Sable

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Mercury Sable
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 2001 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 47 complaints 1987: 78 complaints 1988: 129 complaints 1988 1989: 242 complaints 1990: 168 complaints 1991: 229 complaints 1992: 372 complaints 1992 1993: 678 complaints 1994: 388 complaints 1995: 350 complaints 1996: 304 complaints 1996 1997: 228 complaints 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 258 complaints 2000: 464 complaints 2000 2001: 430 complaints 2001 2002: 440 complaints 2003: 201 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2004 2005: 83 complaints 2006: 1 complaints 2008: 61 complaints 2009: 20 complaints 2009
2001: 430 complaints
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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 52%

52% of complaints: suspension — 222 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing coil springs and rear.

FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 62 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cables.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TRANSMISSION ISSUES INCLUDED A NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE WHEN FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL WIRING / FUNCTIONALITY CAUSED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO REV TO TO HIGH RPMS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180206

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and POWER TRAIN

MY 2001 MERCURY SABLE ACCELERATED AS I ENTERED THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE. I CALLED 911. THE 911 OPERATOR SUGGESTED THAT I APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHICH I DID.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121026

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

2001 MERCURY SABLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE. THE CONSUMER AND HIS WIFE HAD TO BE EXTRICATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20120424

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG FALSLEY DEPLOYED INJURING THE PASSENGERS RIGHT ARM, THE DEALER REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG, SEAT COVER AND RCM MODULE. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20020917

THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE WHILE DRIVING, UPON IMPACT THE THE DRIVERS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG FALSELY DEPLOYED HITTING THE CONSUMER CAUSING BRUISING AND SORENESS. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20010521

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000911 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT ANCHOR LATCH (ISO-FIX ANCHOR) FASTENERS DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RESIDUAL TORQUE. THE ANCHORS ARE SECURED TO THE FLOOR PAN WITH A REINFOR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL THE BRACKET NUT USING A TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL (RED LOCTITE). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEAL

Campaign 00V240000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 430
R 20010306 — equipment

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE AFFECTED EXPED

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH OWNER GUIDE INSERTS REVISED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES. CUSTOMERS WILL ALSO BE ADVISED THAT IF

Campaign 00V396000 — 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 20010504 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE TONGUE MAY NOT FULLY EJECT FROM THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHEN THE RELEASE BUTTON IS PUSHED SLOWLY. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO RESULT IN A PARTIA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE D

Campaign 01V144000 — 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

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

R 20160526 — service brakes, hydraulic

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,...

Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

Campaign 16E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Mercury Sable — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (222 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (62 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V240000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V396000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V078000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V144000 (seat belts) 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.
  • Verify recall 16E026000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 2004 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 1993 ■ 2000 ◆ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Mercury Sable reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Mercury Sable is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercury Sable?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Mercury Sable have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.