Mercury Sable 2009

Model Sable made in 2009 by Mercury got 19 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling.

Model 2009

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-10-16-108/09/201010039155Ready07/12/2011
TSB-10-16-108/09/201010039155Ford: there may be a rough idle or misses while the malfunction light is on. there are mutliple possible trouble codes stored. *rm07/12/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
11/05/201123000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2009 mercury sable. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10-20 mph, the front wheels seized, causing the vehicle to halt. the abs and traction control warning lights were illuminated after the failure. the vehicle was shut off and restarted, performing as normal. the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 23,000. the current mileage was approximately 37,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj
11/05/201123000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2009 mercury sable. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 to 20 mph the vehicle would suddenly stop by locking the front wheels. the abs and traction control warning light illuminated after the failure. the vehicle was able to restart and act as normal after waiting a while. the failure occurred on an intermittent basis the vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the vehicle has not been diagnosed yet. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 23,000. the failure mileage was approximately 37,000. the vin was unavailable. tb
11/23/201020750
 Automobile engine inadvertently stopped running while driving at highway speed. only indication was illumination of alternator system failure warning light and tachometer indication of zero. there was no associated shudder, lurching, or other physical indication that engine had failed. no engine service light or other indication was displayed. vehicle transmission was placed into neutral, restart attempted, and engine resumed normal operation without further incident. this problem has occurred three times in the last 120 days. i contacted the dealer, where the vehicle was purchased - sentry ford in medford ma., and the service rep on the phone found no apparent reason for the malfunction or to schedule a diagnostic dealer service appointment, since no engine service light came on, based on my testimonial. he also told me that if the engine service light does not come on, no failure codes are stored in the on board vehicle operation history database and the problem can not be diagnosed and the dealer can not provide assistance or guidance for repair.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11/05/201123000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercury sable. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10-20 mph, the front wheels seized, causing the vehicle to halt. the abs and traction control warning lights were illuminated after the failure. the vehicle was shut off and restarted, performing as normal. the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 23,000. the current mileage was approximately 37,000. the vin was unavailable.
SUSPENSION
11/28/201170000
 To whom it may concern: the left rear lower arm to body hinge bolt unscrewed (front location of rear lower arm) out of rear lower arrn (about 2 inches out from lower arm) visual sighting caught this item - rear axle could have disengaged from the vehicle if rear lower arm bolt had fallen completely out. dealership reinstalled bolt.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10/11/2012
 Tl- the contact owns a 2009 mercury sable. the contact stated that while pulling into a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the contact went over a curve and over a grass embankment. the vehicle went airborne before landing and stalling. the engine revved up very high during the incident. the contact mentioned that one of the passenger sustained injuries to his head. the vehicle was being repaired and the contacts insurance company stated that they would have the onboard computer diagnosed afterwards to see what caused the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was unknown.pmb
10/10/201250000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2009 mercury sable. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, crashing into and embankment and continuing into a golf course. the contact sustained lacerations from the crash. the front passenger's head impacted the windshield, resulting in a contusion. in addition, the passenger sustained lacerations and bruises to the arms and legs. a police report was filed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 50,000. kmj
10/11/2012
 Tl- the contact owns a 2009 mercury sable. the contact stated that while pulling into a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the contact went over a curve and over a grass embankment. the vehicle went airborne before landing and stalling. the engine of the vehicle was revved up very high during the incident. the two passengers in the vehicle were shaken up and the passenger in the vehicle had injuries to his head. the tow truck driver stated that they thought the fuel system shut down and that is what stopped the vehicle. the vehicle was being repaired and the contacts insurance company stated that they will have the onboard computer diagnosed afterwards to see what caused the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was unknown.rl
10/10/201250000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2009 mercury sable. the contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated crashing into and embankment and continue into a golf course. a police report was file. the driver sustained lacerations and the passengers head impacted the windshield causing a contusion. also, the passenger sustained lacerations and bruises in his arms and legs. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 50,000. pm
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
01/10/2010150001
 Mercury sable 2009 windshield wipers clog with snow and make windshield completly opaque. scraping snow/slush off only works for five minutes. i have had to pull off to roadside in traffic to repeatedly clean the windshield. wipers cannot be adequatly cleaned during event. *tr