Does the 2003 Mercury Sable have any recalls?

The 2003 Mercury Sable has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with visibility:windshield.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2003 Mercury Sable?

251 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Mercury Sable.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 Mercury Sable?

There are 66 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Mercury Sable.

2003 Mercury Sable Service and Repair Manual

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The 2003 Mercury Sable Service and Repair Manual is a practical, workshop-ready reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs. Use it to troubleshoot symptoms, follow step-by-step procedures, verify specifications, and confirm wiring and connector locations before replacing parts.

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GS Sedan 4-Door
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3.0L 2968CC 181Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
3.0L 2986CC 182Cu. In. V6 FLEX OHV Naturally Aspirated
3.0L 2986CC 182Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

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2003 Mercury Sable Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #03V08700010/03/2003Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

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,

Consequence

POTENTIAL LOSS OF WINDSHIELD RETENTION MAY ALSO REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WINDSHIELDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAK

NHTSA #04V10500002/03/2004Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR FILTER PAPER IN THESE VEHICLES CAN SMOLDER OR BURN.

Consequence

THIS CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES AND/OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2004. OWNERS SH

NHTSA #04V10600002/03/2004Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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

Consequence

IN ADDITION, IF THE SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING FAIL IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED

NHTSA #16E02600001/04/2016Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

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, Duralas

Consequence

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 re

TSB #10177863

This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint wi

TSB #10156863

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo

TSB #10155551

TSB #10052600

FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPEED CONTROL CABLE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE AND CAN DISCONNECT DURING HOOD MAINTENANCE AND ALSO INTERFERE WITH FULL THROTTLE RETURN TO IDLE AFTER RELEASING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. MODELS 2000-2

TSB #10019382

CAMSHAFT TICK NOISE - 3.0L 4V ENGINE ONLY. *TT

TSB #10018746

BUCK/JERK AND MISS DURING DRIVE CYCLE ABOVE 3000 RPM - NO DTC - 3.0L 2V GAS AND FFV ENGINE. *TT

TSB #10018742

POWER WINDOW CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT

TSB #10018738

POWER LOCK CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. *TT

Showing the 8 most recent of 66 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20070313Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

DO ANY NEW CARS OFFER AN AUTOMATIC RELEASE OF THE REAR DOOR CHILD LOCK DEVICE. THIS MEANS THAT THE CHILD LOCK WILL AUTOMATICALLY UN-SET UPON IMPACT OF AN ACCIDENT SO PEOPLE IN THE BACK SEAT CAN QUICKL

20070313Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

20170130Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, WHICH FORCED THE CO

20170130Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported1 injured

20090802Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported1 injured

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON FRONT IMPACT CAR CRASH. THE CAR IS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DID DEPLOY (THOUGH THERE WAS NO PASSENGER). THE HIGHWAY PATROL CUT OPEN THE S

Showing the 5 most serious of 251 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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