2003 Mercury Sable engine problems
22 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2003 Mercury Sable, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The oil pan gasket has been replaced twice on my vehicle and now it is leaking again. I suspect this is a manufacturing defect. How can I solve this problem?
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercury sable. The contact stated that the vehicle independently idled between 3-4 rpms and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the interior lighting failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The contact took the vehicle to auto zone. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 12281999. The contact was informed of service bulletin number: sb-10052600-3673.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Mercury Sable
- Suspension 51 complaints
- Cruise control 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 21 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints