2001 Mercury Sable Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2001 Mercury Sable, 47% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,185 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear coil” (45% of reports).
- 204suspension complaints
- 72,185median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear coil: mentioned in 92 of 204 complaints (45%)
- Spring broke: mentioned in 40 of 204 complaints (20%)
- Front springs: mentioned in 31 of 204 complaints (15%)
- Punctured tire: mentioned in 13 of 204 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2001 Mercury Sable at $1,050, and half of them between $750 and $1,450.
Based on 24 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 174 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 204 complaints, 1 a fire.
Mercury Sable suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 3 | 15% | 34,450 |
| 2008 Sable | 3 | 5% | 158,000 |
| 2005 Sable | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2004 Sable | 1 | 2% | 140,000 |
| 2003 Sable | 47 | 23% | 78,000 |
| 2002 Sable | 239 | 54% | 77,154 |
| 2001 Sable | 204 | 47% | 72,185 |
| 2000 Sable | 158 | 34% | 67,000 |
| 1999 Sable | 48 | 19% | 73,000 |
| 1998 Sable | 22 | 12% | 92,000 |
| 1997 Sable | 17 | 7% | 94,200 |
| 1996 Sable | 11 | 4% | 132,000 |
| 1995 Sable | 30 | 9% | 75,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, the front coil springs could fracture due to corrosion associated with salt used on the roadways during the winter. A fractured spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire.
Risk: If this occurs, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install protective spring shields. In addition, ford is extending the warranty coverage of the front coil springs in all other states, for fracture only, up to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. If the vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until july 31, 2005. If either front coil spring fractures, dealers will replace both front springs at no charge to the owner. An interim notice was sent to owners on august 2, 2004. Parts are now available for the 2000-2001 my vehicles and owners were sent a letter on january 10, 2005, advising them to bring in their vehicles for repair parts are expected to be available for the 1999 my vehicles by the end of february 2005 and owners of these vehicles will be notified then. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I got in my car started to drive and heard something snap then smoke came from the hood and the car pulled hard right. I immediately stopped and parked the car. The coil spring broke and dug into my front passenger tire and it pulled the axle out of the cv joint.i was in allentown,pa. On a main…
My 17 year old was driving the 2001 mercury sable and came to a complete stop at a light on a busy intersection however, the car automatically accelerated even with his foot on the brake. The acceleration stuck and fortunately he was able to control the vehicle without hitting anyone and causing an…
Front coil springs both broken and replaced. Rear coil spring brole and punctured tire causing the vehicle to become stranded.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Mercury Sables have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 204 owner complaints about suspension for the 2001 Mercury Sable (47% of the 430 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercury Sable suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 72,185 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2001 Mercury Sable?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,050 (half paid between $750 and $1,450), from 24 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2001 Mercury Sable?
The most frequent phrase is “rear coil”, in 92 of 204 complaints, followed by “spring broke” (40).
Other 2001 Mercury Sable problems
See all 2001 Mercury Sable problems or suspension problems across all Sable years.