2003 Mercury Sable electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Mercury Sable — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercury sable. The contact stated that while attempting to stop, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the computer system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but, the failure…”
filed Jan 14, 2015
“Alarm system goes off at will, sounding horn, flashing lights, causing other flowing traffic to be distracted. Concerned that the alarm system may activate while in motion. Concerned that it may stop the vehicle in traffic. *tr”
filed Dec 28, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Sable | 11 | 18% |
| 2005 Sable | 6 | 7% |
| 2004 Sable | 6 | 12% |
| 2002 Sable | 17 | 4% |
| 2001 Sable | 26 | 6% |
| 2000 Sable | 23 | 5% |
| 1999 Sable | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 Sable | 16 | 8% |
| 1997 Sable | 19 | 8% |
| 1996 Sable | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 Sable | 32 | 9% |
| 1994 Sable | 29 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.