2004 Mercury Sable Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sable years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercury Sable. That ranks 12th out of 14 Sable model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (15 complaints, 29%), typically at around 82,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 52owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mercury Sable problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 29% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 23% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 17% | 97,150 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 13% | 97,150 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 12% | 116,295 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 6% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 6% | 142,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 6% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 45,734 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 5,813 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% | 27,461 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 70,075 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 79,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercury Sable recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.
Risk: The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the upper support assembly on the power seats. The recall began on july 20, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Stuck throttle (PE12005) — opened Mar 7, 2012, closed Oct 22, 2012.
- Engine stalling ffv (DP06005) — opened Dec 4, 2006, closed Dec 28, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. FRED BEANS FORD OF DOYLESTOWN (876 N EASTON RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18902), [redacted]) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE…
While parked, tried to put car in reverse to back out of driveway but car will not shift out of park. Only way to get car to shift out of park is to apply emergency brakes then shift car into neutral while key turned to off position. Break lights will not illuminate when brake pedal applied. I…
The airbag warning light has started coming on intermittently while the car is running on a city street. I don't know why but it appears to be a critical safety problem. The car has never been in an accident and only has 78,000 miles , very low for a 2004 vehicle. Ford motor dealer says there is no…
Car accelerated by itself to above 55 mph at local road, when put to parking, the engine kept running at more than 3500 rpm, it was crazy, nearly killed some kids.
The brake light switch failed causing inability to get shift lever out of park mode. Brake lights stay on all the time or not come on at all. The problem was noted after parking in our garage and noticing the brake lights being on all the time. I discovered that turning the ignition switch to first…
Other Mercury Sable years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 Sable | 61 | 1 |
| 2006 Sable | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Sable | 83 | 0 |
| 2004 | 52 | 1 |
| 2003 Sable | 201 | 3 |
| 2002 Sable | 440 | 3 |
| 2001 Sable | 430 | 8 |
| 2000 Sable | 464 | 7 |
| 1999 Sable | 258 | 5 |
| 1998 Sable | 190 | 2 |
| 1997 Sable | 228 | 3 |
| 1996 Sable | 304 | 5 |
| 1995 Sable | 350 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercury Sable?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercury Sable?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Mercury Sable a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sable model years, the 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.