Recalls ·2004 Mercury Sable

2004 Mercury Sable recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Mercury Sable; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — pads. Owners filed 52 complaints, most often about vehicle speed control. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints52

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Recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic — PadsCampaign 16E026000 · 01 Apr 2016

Problem: Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental, and 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vehicles. The brake pad shim may shift out of position causing the shim to contact the brake disc resulting in damage to the disc.

Risk: A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.

Seats — Power adjustCampaign 04V330000 · 08 Jul 2004

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.

Risk: The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper support assembly on the power seats. The recall began on july 20, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Vehicle speed control15 · 38%
Service brakes11 · 28%
Power train9 · 22%
Electrical system5 · 12%
Exterior lighting5 · 12%
Engine3 · 8%
Seat belts2 · 5%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Car will not come out of park, nor will brake lights operate when pedal depressed. Exact symptoms as described in previous model year recalls. Only wayto get car out of park is to place in neutral after turning key in ignition to first available position, then applying brake pedal to release shift lock. *tr

Power train · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

2004 mercury sable ls premium with dohc v-6 automatic engine. Bad slippage occurs when reverse is engaged with the transmission being warm. Only occurs when the transmission is warm. Mileage is currently at 61,000. Vehicle was purchased in 2007 with 48,000 miles with full factory warranty. I notified ford.mercury.…

Power train · May 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

My mercury sable 2004 began accelerating on its own. The first time i was cruising at 35mph and had trouble stopping at a stop sign. Braking caused a vibration the rpm's were not going down. Driving further i noted the car would accelerate by itself. Tapping the the gas pedal quickly sometimes caused the rpm's to go…

Vehicle speed control · Nov 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

I received a panicked phone call from my 16 year old daughter after a life threatening experience. She was driving at 35 mph when the car began to accelerate on it's own, the engine raced to 4,000 rpm and stayed there, while she frantically pressed the brake. Thankfully she was able to contain control of the vehicle…

Vehicle speed control · Nov 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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20051

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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