Recalls ·2005 Mercury Sable

2005 Mercury Sable recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Mercury Sable; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — pads. Owners filed 83 complaints, most often about vehicle speed control. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints83
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

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.

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 control21 · 52%
Power train10 · 25%
Service brakes7 · 18%
Electrical system5 · 12%
Engine4 · 10%
Steering3 · 8%
Air bags3 · 8%
Unknown or other2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Approximately 200 miles after factory dealer transmission service we pulled up to an intersection to turn left, after slowing to turn the car became immobile and wouldn't move under it's own power. The transmission just whined and wouldn't engage. Called numerous transmission shops and dealerships describing what…

Power train · Dec 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

My car has accelerated without application of the throttle. I did not have cruise control on or engaged and the car continued to function as if the gas pedal was depressed. This has happened on several occasions now. Once, while at a speed of about 30 mph, i was able to safely pull over and put the car in neutral. The…

Vehicle speed control · Oct 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 60 mph. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was neither diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Vehicle speed control · Apr 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

The check engine light keeps coming on. Each time i have the part repaired or replace only to have it come again with a new code. I have replaced numerous parts and have spent over $2000 so far. The check engine light still keeps coming on. The car runs good. Sometimes the transmission acts up but everything seems to…

Electrical system · Nov 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20007
20019
20024
20034
20042
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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