2002 MERCURY SABLE Engine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2002 MERCURY SABLE
4 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light and transmission symbol remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered and stalled occasionally. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was unknown.
MILES 70,290 (ACC) I WAS DRIVING OB THE HIGHWAY , TO AVOID A CRASH I HAD TO STOP QUICKLY. ALL INDICATOR LAMPS CAME ON BUT THE CAR DID NOT SHUT OFF. SMALL CLOUDS OF SMOKE FROM EXHAUST (WHITE-GREY). IT WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS , START UP WAS FINE DRIVING WAS FINE ALSO. ONCE AGAIN A( LEAD FOOT) DRIVER CUT ME AND ANOTHER CAR OFF. SAME THING AVOIDING A CRASH SLAMMING ON MY BREAK. AGAIN ALL INDICATOR LIGHTS ON BUT THE CUT SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY. TURN IT BACK ON ITS WAS HESITATION SMOKE AND SHAKING. AND MORE. A TSB WAS ISSUED FOR A PART/PIECE THAT WILL CAUSE PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE REVVED TO 4,000 RPMS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ATTACHED TO A CLIP WAS STUCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 102,000.
CAR WAS REVVING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED. WHILE AT LIGHT IT WOULD REV AT1700, IN PARK 4600. IDLING AT 30 MPH AND CAR WOULD SPEED ITSELF UP AS IF ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK. WHEN LET OFF BRAKE CAR WOULD JUMP DUE TO HIGH REVVING. IF I WAS WAITING ON TRAIN AND DIDN'T KNOW BETTER AND EDGED UP I WOULD HAVE JUMPED INTO THE TRAIN. ISSUE WAS FAULTY CABLE THAT BROKE OFF AT THROTTLE AND WOULDN'T ALLOW A DECELERATION. WAS VERY SCARY. LUCKILY I KNOW MY CAR AND KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG. *TR
Other 2002 MERCURY SABLE Problem Areas
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
97 complaints
Suspensionfront
67 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
48 complaints
Suspension
45 complaints
Suspensionrear
24 complaints
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
23 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
16 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
13 complaints
Electrical System
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
10 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Suspensionrearsprings
9 complaints
Exterior Lighting
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint