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2003 Mercury Sable recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 1, 201616E026000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components discA damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16E026000
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| Mar 2, 200404V106000 | Exterior lighting: brake lights switchIN ADDITION, IF THE SWITCH AND/OR ASSOCIATED WIRING FAIL IN THE OPEN POSITION, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ACTUATE AND THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT… DetailsHide details for campaign 04V106000
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| Mar 2, 200404V105000 | Engine and engine coolingTHIS CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES AND/OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V105000
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| Mar 10, 200303V087000 | Visibility: windshieldPOTENTIAL LOSS OF WINDSHIELD RETENTION MAY ALSO REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V087000
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Owner complaints by component201
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 47 | 23 |
| Power train | 30 | 15 |
| Vehicle speed control | 28 | 14 |
| Structure | 20 | 10 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 19 | 9 |
| Visibility | 18 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 6 |
| Hydraulic | 11 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 5 |
| Engine | 8 | 4 |
| Air bags | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 6 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 2 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Sable. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and was towed to the residence.”
- Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercury sable. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact parked on the side of the road.”
- Power train
“Idriving under normal conditions on a city street in 2003 merc sable with 33k miles.”
Other Mercury Sable model years
- 20050 recalls83 complaints
- 20041 recall52 complaints
- 20033 recalls201 complaints
- 20023 recalls440 complaints
- 20018 recalls430 complaints
- 20007 recalls464 complaints
All years: 2009 · 2008 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Mercury models
- 2003 Grand Marquis1 recall362 complaints
- 2003 Mountaineer0 recalls152 complaints
- 2003 Marquis0 recalls33 complaints
- 2003 Marauder0 recalls60 complaints
- 2006 Milan4 recalls214 complaints
- 2005 Mariner2 recalls67 complaints
- 2004 Monterey4 recalls283 complaints
- 2002 Cougar1 recall95 complaints
- 2005 Montego2 recalls135 complaints
- 2002 Villager0 recalls18 complaints
- 2000 Mystique3 recalls63 complaints
2003 Mercury Sable recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Mercury Sable have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Mercury Sable. The most recent, 16E026000 (reported April 1, 2016), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Mercury Sable?
Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 47 complaints out of 201 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Mercury Sable?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.