2003 Mercury Sable suspension problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Mercury Sable — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Originally, 2 days prior, car felt like I was dragging something underneath. Got out and looked around car, didn't see anything. Left car for 2 days, then started to head to work. Was going only about 20mph when smoke poured out from under my car. A moment later my front passenger side tire blew…”
filed Mar 24, 2015
“2003 mercury sable. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle front spring broke and slashed tire which caused an immediate flat tire. *smd”
filed Apr 14, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 3 | 15% |
| 2008 Sable | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 Sable | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Sable | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 Sable | 239 | 54% |
| 2001 Sable | 204 | 47% |
| 2000 Sable | 158 | 34% |
| 1999 Sable | 48 | 19% |
| 1998 Sable | 22 | 12% |
| 1997 Sable | 17 | 7% |
| 1996 Sable | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 Sable | 30 | 9% |
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.