2000 Mercury Sable engine and engine cooling problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Mercury Sable — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Cruise control- the off button on the steering wheel does not function correctly. When cruise control is in operation pushing the off button will not shut off the cruise unless you pound on the button multiple times or press the brake pedal. The off button is defective. *tr”
filed Mar 13, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. In addition, the rpm's increased. The manufacturer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 02v266000 (service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages)…”
filed Jul 2, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Buck/jerk and miss during drive cycle above 3000 rpm - no dtc - 3.0l 2v gas and ffv engine. *tt
052212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Sable | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Sable | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Sable | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 Sable | 19 | 9% |
| 2002 Sable | 20 | 5% |
| 2001 Sable | 23 | 5% |
| 1999 Sable | 22 | 9% |
| 1998 Sable | 19 | 10% |
| 1997 Sable | 42 | 18% |
| 1996 Sable | 60 | 20% |
| 1995 Sable | 132 | 38% |
| 1994 Sable | 142 | 37% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Mercury Sable
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.