2000 Mercury Sable power train problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Mercury Sable — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The torque converter in the transmission failed. The vehicle stopped dead in the street. I was on a side street at the time and not on the highway. I called 4 transmission repair shops in the st. Charles, mo area for pricing. They were all aware of this defect but ford does not have a recall and…”
filed Nov 28, 2014
“Exited from the highway to refuel. Upon fueling we intended to continue our trip as planned. Car stopped at light began to accelerate for 5-10 feet. Engine made a revving sound and all power was lost. All fuels look good and this car has less than 20,000 miles total because it was used sparingly by…”
filed Nov 20, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 3 | 15% |
| 2008 Sable | 11 | 18% |
| 2005 Sable | 26 | 31% |
| 2004 Sable | 12 | 23% |
| 2003 Sable | 30 | 15% |
| 2002 Sable | 23 | 5% |
| 2001 Sable | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 Sable | 28 | 11% |
| 1998 Sable | 25 | 13% |
| 1997 Sable | 43 | 19% |
| 1996 Sable | 69 | 23% |
| 1995 Sable | 93 | 27% |
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.