Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
Safety recalls2
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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| Jul 8, 200404V330000 | Seats: front assembly power adjustTHE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V330000
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Owner complaints by component52
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 29 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 23 |
| Power train | 12 | 23 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 12 |
| Seats | 3 | 6 |
| Engine | 3 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 6 |
| Air bags | 2 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 | 2 |
5 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
- Service brakes
“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.”
- Electrical system
“While parked, tried to put car in reverse to back out of driveway but car will not shift out of park.”
- Air bags
“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.”
Other Mercury Sable model years
- 20081 recall61 complaints
- 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
- 2004 Grand Marquis1 recall348 complaints
- 2004 Mountaineer0 recalls210 complaints
- 2004 Monterey4 recalls283 complaints
- 2004 Marquis0 recalls12 complaints
- 2004 Marauder0 recalls27 complaints
- 2006 Milan4 recalls214 complaints
- 2005 Mariner2 recalls67 complaints
- 2002 Cougar1 recall95 complaints
- 2005 Montego2 recalls135 complaints
- 2002 Villager0 recalls18 complaints
- 2000 Mystique3 recalls63 complaints
2004 Mercury Sable recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Mercury Sable have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 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 2004 Mercury Sable?
Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 52 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 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.