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2005 Mercury Sable recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls1
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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Owner complaints by component83
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 38 | 46 |
| Power train | 26 | 31 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 10 |
| Steering | 7 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 7 |
| Engine | 5 | 6 |
| Air bags | 4 | 5 |
| Structure | 3 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
4 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
- Vehicle speed control
“Im owner of Mercury Sable 2005 only 79000 miles..The car problem speed control idle over 2200 so high when stop red light have to brake pedal to slow the vehicle down, and the vehicle failed to accelerrate..”
- Vehicle speed control
“Purchased vehicle from a private seller 10 days prior to incident. Seller informed me they had replaced throttle body sensor to fix unintended acceleration issues.”
- Vehicle speed control
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercury sable. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently to 80 mph, without warning.”
Other Mercury Sable model years
- 20090 recalls20 complaints
- 20081 recall61 complaints
- 20050 recalls83 complaints
- 20041 recall52 complaints
- 20033 recalls201 complaints
- 20023 recalls440 complaints
- 20018 recalls430 complaints
All years: 2009 · 2008 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Mercury models
- 2005 Grand Marquis4 recalls488 complaints
- 2005 Mariner2 recalls67 complaints
- 2005 Mountaineer0 recalls82 complaints
- 2005 Monterey3 recalls119 complaints
- 2005 Montego2 recalls135 complaints
- 2006 Milan4 recalls214 complaints
- 2002 Cougar1 recall95 complaints
- 2002 Villager0 recalls18 complaints
- 2000 Mystique3 recalls63 complaints
- 2004 Marquis0 recalls12 complaints
- 2004 Marauder0 recalls27 complaints
2005 Mercury Sable recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Mercury Sable have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 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 2005 Mercury Sable?
Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 38 complaints out of 83 filed with NHTSA (46%). 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 2005 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.