Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 041512 | 09/06/2004 | 041710 | 10011157 | 4f50n transaxle no 1-2 upshift and diagnositc trouble code p0732. *tt | 01/04/2005 |
| 17358 | 08/01/2004 | 17963 | 10008183 | Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline. *tt this bulletin updates previous bulletin 17358, dated 11/01/2003 to include 2005 models. *tt | 07/22/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 0607 | 12/06/2006 | 10022203 | Extended warranty coverage for vehicles with hard start when operating on e85 fuel, powertrain control module (pcm) calibration. warranty extended for 10 years or 100,000 miles which ever comes first. sample consumer letter attached. *kb | 07/23/2007 | |
| 042107 | 12/13/2004 | 042414 | 10014086 | General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt | 04/28/2005 |
| 04217 | 11/01/2004 | 10013369 | General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt | 04/15/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 05145 | 10016808 | Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle. *sc | 10/11/2005 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 01/16/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph , he experienced a sudden loss of acceleration power with no warning. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic for a diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that the transmission torque converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any further assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure was 130,000 and current mileage was 140,000. | |||
| 01/16/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph , he experienced a sudden loss of acceleration power with no warning. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic for a diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that the transmission torque converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any further assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure was 130,000 and current mileage was 140,000. mah | |||
| 01/16/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph , he experienced a sudden loss of motive power with no warning. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic for a diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that the transmission torque converter needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any further assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure was 130,000 and current mileage was 140,000. dr | |||
| 01/05/2012 | 60585 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, he experienced a sudden loss of motive power with no warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised that the transmission torque converter and transmission shaft oil pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,585 and the current mileage was 97,200. kmj | |||
| 01/05/2012 | 65 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. the contact stated while driving at approximately 65 mph, he experienced a sudden loss of motive power with no warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the technician stated the transmission torque converter and transmission shaft oil pump needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,585 and the current mileage was 97,200. dr | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 130000 | 1 | |
| When accelerating from a stop, all forward power was lost--as if my car had been placed in neutral. vehicle had to be towed. transmission shop reported that worn splines in the torque converter caused the difficulty. nhtsa recall 12v-006 covers this exact same problem for mercury monterey/ford freestar vehicles, and the torque converter shaft is the same as in my car, yet ford says it is not covered for mercury sable. ford rep encouraged me to file this nhtsa report. repair cost me approximately $2000 out of pocket. *tr | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 130000 | ||
| When accelerating from a stop, all forward power was lost--as if my car had been placed in neutral. vehicle had to be towed. transmission shop reported that worn splines in the torque converter caused the difficulty. nhtsa recall 12v-006 covers this exact same problem for mercury monterey/ford freestar vehicles, and the torque converter shaft is the same as in my car, yet ford says it is not covered for mercury sable. ford rep encouraged me to file this nhtsa report. repair cost me approximately $2000 out of pocket. | |||
| 05/25/2012 | 49000 | ||
| I'll add my car to the list of sable/taurus transmission failures. failed with no warning whatsoever. the car suddenly came out of gear and the rpms shot way up. it's at a transmission shop now but it appears to be the same failure as hundreds if not thousands of others online. this is a known issue with bad torque converters/input shafts. why isn't there a recall/investigation going on for this issue. i probably won't keep the car after it's repaired as many have reported repeat failures on rebuilt transmissions even though i'll be out around $2000.00. i don't trust the car anymore. | |||
| 02/19/2012 | 58000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. the failure stopped when the vehicle was placed in neutral. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the kick down cable for the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 58,020. | |||
| 02/19/2012 | 58000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. the failure stopped when the vehicle was placed in neutral. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the kick down cable for the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 58,020. kmj | |||
| 02/19/2012 | 58000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle increased in speed with out warning. the failure stopped when the vehicle was placed in the neutral position. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic. the mechanic confirmed the kick down cable for the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 58,020. rds | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 35200 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. the contact powered the vehicle on and attempted to shift gears when the vehicle would not shift. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 35,200. | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 35200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. the contact powered the vehicle on and attempted to shift gears when the vehicle would not shift. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 35,200. kmj | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 35200 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. the contact powered the vehicle on and attempted to shift gears when the vehicle would not shift gears. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced and performed the repairs. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 35,200. bw | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 83215 | ||
| Driving a 2005 mercury sable gs at 30 mph, transmission comes out of drive gear and will not shift into any gear but park. stuck in the middle of a major intersection for hours, needed to be towed. repairs include rebuild of transmission and torque converter. there was no warning, lights, or strange behavior just suddenly occured. | |||
| 03/14/2011 | 92563 | ||
| Driving down street, stoped to turn, then accelerated when transmission went out, no warning signs just went out, no reverse or forward use. sent car to repair shop and told no codes show up on computer no signs of leaks or damage to transmission, bad torq converter. keeping old converter after hearing of similar problems with other vehicles that share same transmission. called several transmission shops and ford dealerships and it seems to be a fairly common problem | |||
| 03/04/2010 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I was driving home from work when my car told me to have my transmission checked. i took it to the shop and the mechanic told me that i have to have my transmission rebuilt. the car only has 70,000 miles on it, and i bought it when it had 31,000 miles in 2007. the mechanic proceeded to inform me that the make and model of my car has continuous problems with the transmission, and that he alone had fixed at least 10 or 12 within the past few months. *tr | |||
| 05/04/2008 | 1 | ||
| While driving and after coming to a complete stop the automatic transmission would not change gears. w/o warning no previous car problems, regular vehicle check-ups and the transmission goes out. i have been told by a transmission repair shop that it is the converter. after calling that shop and a ford dealership they all have had stories about this piece going out in the transmission and basically indicated that i need a new transmission or a rebuilt one. keep in mind this is a 2005 mercury sable. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 01/14/2008 | 43000 | 1 | 02/01/2007 |
| 2005 mercury sable, auto trans, 43,000 miles, up to date on service, no warning of failure, driving in slow lane coasts to stop with engine revving. not comfortable to be stuck on busy road in detroit in the dark with cars swerving to avoid me. identified as the spline on the torque converter. apparently this is a common problem with this vehicle and its twin the taurus. http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f11889c (see #53). *tr | |||