2003 Mercury Sable recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 Mercury Sable. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Mar 2, 2004Fire risk2003 Ford Taurus, 2003 Mercury Sable — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.
04V105000 · 400K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 2, 2004Safety2000–2003 Ford Taurus, 2000–2003 Mercury Sable — 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 THEM TO STAY ON ALL THE TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION TO A FOLLOWING DRIVER, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
04V106000 · 939K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 10, 2003Crash risk2002–2003 Ford Taurus, 2002–2003 Mercury Sable — Visibility
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELDS MAY POTENTIALLY EXHIBIT INCREASED WIND NOISE, WATER LEAKAGE, AND SQUEAKS AND RATTLES.
03V087000 · 68K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY