2009 Mercury Sable problems
The Mercury Sable is a range of automobiles manufactured and marketed by the Mercury brand of Ford Motor Company. Introduced on December 26, 1985, as the replacement for the Mercury Marquis, the Sable marked the transition of the mid-size Mercury product range to front-wheel drive.
Over its production span, the Sable was Mercury's badge-engineered counterpart to the Ford Taurus, below the Grand Marquis in the Mercury range. From the 1986 to 2005 model years, it was produced as a mid-size four-door sedan and five-door station wagon. For 2006, the Sable was replaced by the full-size Montego and mid-size Milan. It was reintroduced for 2008 as a full-size car, offered as a four-door sedan.
Because of declining sales, the Sable was discontinued after the 2009 model year, leaving no Mercury counterpart for the sixth-generation Taurus. The final Sable was produced on May 21, 2009; in total, 2,112,374 Sables were produced during its 1985–2005 production.
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Common 2009 Mercury Sable problems
The Mercury Sable 2009 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners of this car.
One of the most common problems is with the idle air bypass valve, which may cause engine performance problems. The idle air bypass valve is responsible for controlling the air-fuel mixture that enters the engine during idle. When this component fails, it can lead to performance issues such as stalling, rough idling, and poor acceleration.
Another common problem is engine oil pan gasket leaks. The engine oil pan gasket is responsible for sealing the oil pan to the engine block. When this gasket fails, it can cause oil to leak out of the engine, leading to potential engine damage and reduced performance.
The camshaft sensor magnet may also be a problem in the Mercury Sable 2009. The camshaft sensor is responsible for providing information about the engine's position to the engine control module (ECM). When the sensor magnet fails, it can cause the engine to run poorly or not start at all.
In addition to these common problems, the Mercury Sable 2009 has also had several recalls related to safety issues.
The Mercury Sable 2009 has also had issues with the powertrain control module (PCM) due to failed ignition coils.
Overall, the Mercury Sable 2009 has had several common problems reported by owners, ranging from engine performance issues to safety recalls. It is important for owners of this vehicle to be aware of these issues and to address them promptly to ensure safe and reliable operation.
What years of Mercury Sable to avoid?
The Sable has 5 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 4th generation (2000–2005).
Are Mercury Sables good cars?
Overall Mercury Sable is a great vehicle. Very comfortable, powerful, and drives smoothly. Relatively, fuel efficient.
How many miles per gallon does a 2009 Mercury Sable get?
According to the EPA, the '09 Sable nets a city/highway fuel economy of 18/28 mpg when equipped with a front-wheel drivetrain and 17/24 mpg with optional all-wheel drive.
When did they stop making Mercury Sable?
2005
Because of declining sales, the Sable was discontinued after the 2009 model year, leaving no Mercury counterpart for the sixth-generation Taurus. The final Sable was produced on May 21, 2009; in total, 2,112,374 Sables were produced during its 1985–2005 production.
What years of Mercury Sable to avoid?
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Is Mercury Sable a good car?
Overall Mercury Sable is a great vehicle. Very comfortable, powerful, and drives smoothly. Relatively, fuel efficient.
What kind of engine does a Mercury Sable have?
For the Sable G and GS, the standard engine was the 3.0L Vulcan V6, producing 145 hp. For the Sable LS, the standard engine was a 3.0L DOHC Duratec V6, producing 200 hp; optional in the Sable GS, the Duratec engine was an enlarged version of the engine from the Mercury Mystique.
How many miles per gallon does a 2009 Mercury Sable get?
According to the EPA, the '09 Sable nets a city/highway fuel economy of 18/28 mpg when equipped with a front-wheel drivetrain and 17/24 mpg with optional all-wheel drive.
2009 Mercury Sable car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mercury Sable problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Suspension problems
- Power train problems
- Seats problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2009 Mercury Sable vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2009 Mercury Sable complaints
The NHTSA has received 20 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2009 Mercury Sable.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-12
- VIN: 1MEHM43W49G
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: I BOUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT FOUR MONTHS AGO. I USE THE HEATED DRIVER SEAT REGULARLY. SOMETIME BACK I STARTED TO NOTICE THAT IT SEEMED TO GET HOTTER ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT AND ON THE RIGHT, AND THE LAST FEW WEEKS IT INTENSIFIED, WITH THE LEFT SIDE GETTING TOO HOT VERY QUICKLY SO I WOULD SIMPLY TURN THE SEAT OFF. THEN SEVERAL DAYS AGO I WAS DRIVING WITH THE SEAT ON AND WITHIN LESS THAN TWO MINUTES THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT FELT SO HOT THAT I IMMEDIATELY TURNED IT OFF BECAUSE I FELT LIKE IT WAS BURNING ME. IT STILL WAS SO HOT THAT I HAD TO PULL THE CAR OVER AND GET OUT JUST TO GET OFF THE SEAT. THAT IS WHEN I SAW THAT THE HEATING ELEMENT ON THE LEFT SIDE HAD BURNED RIGHT THROUGH THE LEATHER. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD, BOTH FOR BODILY INJURY AND FOR A CAR FIRE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-30
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I NOW HAVE 75,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, BUT AT AROUND THE 15,000 MILE POINT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT STRUT WENT OUT FOLLOWED BY THE PASSENGER FRONT STRUT 4,000 MILES LATER. IN TOTAL BOTH FRONT STRUTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES (THE ORIGINAL AND TWO REPLACEMENT SETS) AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT STRUT IS AGAIN MAKING A CLUNKING SOUND, SAME AS BEFORE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ORIGINAL AND FIRST REPLACEMENT SET AT THEIR COST BUT THE LAST SET WAS AT MY COST. WITH THE STRUTS SHOWING SIGNS OF NEEDING REPLACEMENT AGAIN I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE FUNDING FOR THE COST, THERE IS DEFINITELY A DEFECT IN THE STRUTS IF THAT MANY BECAME DEFECTIVE IN THAT SHORT OF A TIME PERIOD. THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON GOOD ROADS AND NOT ABUSED. SINCE THIS IS PART OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM IT CAN/WILL AFFECT DRIVING SAFETY AND TIRE WEAR.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-20
- VIN: 1MEHM42W49G
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE CRUISING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS, ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE ENGINE HAS QUIT RUNNING. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED OCTOBER 12, 2012 WITH ABOUT 18,000 MILES ON ODOMETER.THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING MAY, 2014 WITH ABOUT 34,000 MILES ON ODOMETER. THE THIRD INCIDENT OCCURRED ON APRIL 20, 2016 WITH 40,665 MILES ON ODOMETER. IT IS INTERESTING TO NOTE THAT WHILE THIS VEHICLE IS USED PRIMARILY FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL, ALL 3 INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED WHILE RETURNING HOME FROM OUT OF STATE TRIPS AND WITHIN ABOUT A 70 MILE RADIUS IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS. THE ENGINE WILL READILY RESTART AFTER A SHUTDOWN. THE ENGINE RAN SMOOTHLY BOTH BEFORE AND FOLLOWING EACH SHUTDOWN, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER TIMES DURING THE LIFE OF THIS VEHICLE. THE FORD DEALER CHECKED THE ENGINE THIS WEEK AND FOUND NO CAUSE FOR ENGINE SHUTDOWN NOR VEHICLE RECALLS. I AM INCLINED TO BELIEVE THAT THIS ENGINE SHUTDOWN ISSUE IS NOT ISOLATED TO THIS ONE VEHICLE. I FEAR THAT SUCH ENGINE SHUTDOWNS WILL LEAD TO A CATASTROPHIC CRASH PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED ON CROWDED INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS IN LARGE METROPOLITAN AREAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. WE TRAVEL ON THESE HIGHWAYS AROUND INDIANAPOLIS, CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS. (WE HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE SHUTDOWN ON ANOTHER OF OUR VEHICLES WHILE TRAVELING ON A VERY CROWDED INTERSTATE DURING RUSH HOUR.)
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-02
- VIN: 1MEHM40W99G
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE TRUNK DOOR HYDRAULICS FAILED. THIS OCCURRED 1 WEEK AFTER THE CAR WAS A YEAR OLD IN 2010. WHEN OPENING TRUNK IT COMES DOWN ON YOUR HEAD. MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPLACE NOR WOULD DEALER THE HYDRAULIC LIFTS ON THE TRUNK.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-18
- VIN: 1MEHM42W29G
- Components: TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY SABLE. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WOULD STALL AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-17
- VIN: 1MEHM42W19G
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED RUNNING, THIS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ANOTHER TIME ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FUEL GAUGE MARKED EMPTY AND I HAD JUST FILLED IT A FEW MILES BEFORE THAT.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-17
- VIN: 1MEHM42W79G
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER HEATED SEAT STOPPED HEATING! *TR
STEERING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-11-10
- VIN: 1MEHM40W29G
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE
- Summary: DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 55 CAR GOES TOTALLY DEAD. WAS ABLE TO PUT IN PARK AND RESTART. AFTER THIS HAPPENED ON 3 OTHER OCCASIONS THE NEXT 4 MONTHS TOOK TO A LOCAL, THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND SAID TO BRING IT BACK IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN. ABOUT 3-4 WKS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN SO I WAS TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER THAT I BROUGHT IT FROM 60 MILES AWAY, ON WAY TO DEALERSHIP IT DIED ON ME TO MORE TIMES ONCE GOING 55 AND THEN ON THE INTERSTATE DOING 75. THE MECHANIC THERE SAID IT NEEDED TO HAVE ITS COMPUTER UPDATED. HE DID AND I HAVE NOT HAD ANYMORE PROBLEM WITH IT NOW THE PAST 2 1/2 YEARS. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-08-22
- VIN: 1MEHM42WX9G
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURES OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR THREE YEARS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,300. UPDATED 9/4/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN AN INCIDENT WOULD OCCUR THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES UNLESS PUT IN NUETRAL. THE ACCELERATION MAINTAINED THE CURRENT SPEED. FOR THE PAST 39 MONTHS THE OWNER HAD BEEN DRIVING WITH ONE HAND ON THE SHIFTING LEVER TO BE ABLE TO STOP. UPDATED 1/5/2014 *JS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-08-22
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURES OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR THREE YEARS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,300.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-14
- VIN: 1MEHM42W19G
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: IN CRUISE CONTROL--SPEED SET BETWEEN 37 & 39 MPH I ENGAGED BRAKES TO SLOW CAR--ENG STOPPED RUNNING --ALL LITES ON CONSOLE LIT..LOST PWR BRAKES AND STEERING. ALMOST HIT CAR COMING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION. HAPPENED AGAIN IN APRIL, 2014 PLAZA LINCOLN CANNOT FIND PROBLEM--SCALES FORD CANNOT FIND PROBLEM--SEVERAL INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS CANNOT FIND PROBLEM--NO COMPUTERS WILL IDENTIFY PROBLEM--I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE CAR 32159,,I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO FORD MOTOR CO AND NTSB. NEED HELP --PLEASE *TR
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-23
- VIN: 1MEHM42W49G
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: HAVING DRIVEN 150 MILES OR SO OF HIGHWAY DRIVING USING CRUISE CONTROL, STOPPING TWO TIMES TO REST, DRIVING APPROX. 65 - 70 MPH. I ARRIVED AT WALTHAM ON RT. 128 WHERE THE TRAFFIC WAS BUMPER TO BUMPER. I HAD TO KEEP MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE UNTIL I WAS AT EXIT 38 OR 39. WE TRAVELLED 5 - 15 MPH. AFTER I WAS IN THE SLOW TRAFFIC FOR APPROX. 20 MINUTES MY CAR STARTED TO LURCH FORWARD WHILE GASSING UP AND WANTING TO JUMP AHEAD. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE AND I NEEDED TO BRAKE EVEN HARDER TO HOLD ONTO THE FORCE THAT THE CAR WAS EXERTING. I WAS IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC AND HAD KEPT A DISTANCE BETWEEH MYSELF AND THE CAR IN FRONT SO THE SMALL JUMP DID NOT HIT THAT CAR BEFORE I PUSHED HARDER ON THE BRAKE. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN WITHIN 5 MINUTES. ONCE I ARRIVED IN DANVERS I DROVE TO THE DEALER TO REPORT THE PROBLEM AND THEY GAVE ME AN APPOINTMENT FOR WEDNESDAY8/28/13. THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPEENING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2011. IT SELF ACCELERATED RANDOMLY EVERY 3-4 MONTHS, IT HAPPENED WHEN I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND I WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY MOM IN THE CAR. I ALMOST WENT THROUGHT THE LIGHT FROM A STOPPED BRAKED POSITION. THE OTHER TIMES WERE AFTER DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL WHICH I NEED. IT ALSO HAPPENED WHILE BRAKING TO GET INTO A PARKING PLACE. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-05
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-20 MPH, THE FRONT WHEELS SEIZED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HALT. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED, PERFORMING AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-11
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE, THE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A CURB AS THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE. THE VEHICLE LANDED IN AN EMBANKMENT AND THEN STALLED. A PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED FOR THE ACCELERATOR FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE BODY DAMAGE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-10
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1MEHM42W69G
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CRASHING INTO AND EMBANKMENT AND CONTINUING INTO A GOLF COURSE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LACERATIONS FROM THE CRASH. THE FRONT PASSENGER'S HEAD IMPACTED THE WINDSHIELD, RESULTING IN A CONTUSION. IN ADDITION, THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED LACERATIONS AND BRUISES TO THE ARMS AND LEGS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-28
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: THE LEFT REAR LOWER ARM TO BODY HINGE BOLT UNSCREWED (FRONT LOCATION OF REAR LOWER ARM) OUT OF REAR LOWER ARM (ABOUT 2 INCHES OUT FROM LOWER ARM) VISUAL SIGHTING CAUGHT THIS ITEM - REAR AXLE COULD HAVE DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE IF REAR LOWER ARM BOLT HAD FALLEN COMPLETELY OUT. DEALERSHIP REINSTALLED BOLT. *KB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-11-23
- VIN: 1MEHM42W39G
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AUTOMOBILE ENGINE INADVERTENTLY STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. ONLY INDICATION WAS ILLUMINATION OF ALTERNATOR SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING LIGHT AND TACHOMETER INDICATION OF ZERO. THERE WAS NO ASSOCIATED SHUDDER, LURCHING, OR OTHER PHYSICAL INDICATION THAT ENGINE HAD FAILED. NO ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT OR OTHER INDICATION WAS DISPLAYED. VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED INTO NEUTRAL, RESTART ATTEMPTED, AND ENGINE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST 120 DAYS. I CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED - SENTRY FORD IN MEDFORD MA., AND THE SERVICE REP ON THE PHONE FOUND NO APPARENT REASON FOR THE MALFUNCTION OR TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC DEALER SERVICE APPOINTMENT, SINCE NO ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON, BASED ON MY TESTIMONIAL. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT IF THE ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON, NO FAILURE CODES ARE STORED IN THE ON BOARD VEHICLE OPERATION HISTORY DATABASE AND THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE DIAGNOSED AND THE DEALER CAN NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE OR GUIDANCE FOR REPAIR. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-10
- VIN: 1MEHM42W59G
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I HAVE A 2009 MERC SABLE PREMIERE, WHEN I GO OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD THE STRUTS BOTTOM OUT, AND THE CAR LIKE SLIDES SIDE WAYS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT FORD SAYS WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS THE CAR WILL BOTTOM OUT AND THIS IS NORMAL. I TOLD THE SERVICE MAN THAT THIS WAS [XXX] AND HE SAID HE COULD NOT REPLACE THE STRUTS UNTIL THEY RECALL THEM. I ASKED HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO REPLACE THEM MYSELF AND HE SAID IT WOULD RUN $1000. TO HAVE ALL 4 REPLACED. DO PEOPLE HAVE TO GET KILLED BEFORE THEY WILL COVER THIS? I STILL HAVE WARRANTY LEFT ON MY CAR AND I WANT IT FIXED. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-21
- VIN: 1MEHM42W49G
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AUTOMOBILE ENGINE INADVERTENTLY STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. ONLY INDICATION WAS ILLUMINATION OF ALTERNATOR SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING LIGHT AND TACHOMETER INDICATION OF ZERO. THERE WAS NO ASSOCIATED SHUDDER, LURCHING, OR OTHER PHYSICAL INDICATION THAT ENGINE HAD FAILED. NO ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT OR OTHER INDICATION WAS DISPLAYED. VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED INTO NEUTRAL, RESTART ATTEMPTED, AND ENGINE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST 60 DAYS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MANUFACTURER DEALERSHIP FOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR. TECHNICIANS HAVE FOUND NO APPARENT REASON FOR THE MALFUNCTION AND CLAIM THERE ARE NO FAILURE CODES STORED IN THE ONBOARD VEHICLE OPERATION HISTORY DATABASE. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-10
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: MERCURY SABLE 2009 WINDSHIELD WIPERS CLOG WITH SNOW AND MAKE WINDSHIELD COMPLETLY OPAQUE. SCRAPING SNOW/SLUSH OFF ONLY WORKS FOR FIVE MINUTES. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OFF TO ROADSIDE IN TRAFFIC TO REPEATEDLY CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD. WIPERS CANNOT BE ADEQUATLY CLEANED DURING EVENT. *TR
Negative 2009 Mercury Sable car reviews
Positive 2009 Mercury Sable car reviews
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I own a 2008 Ford Expedition EL, and while I love the vehicle, it does consume a lot of gas. I'm averaging 10 mpg, mostly due to in-town driving. To address this, I decided to pick up something more fuel-efficient and drive my Expedition less. I recently purchased a pre-certified 2008 Mercury Sable with about 14,000 miles on it, and I've had it for a little over a month. I absolutely love the car! It's spacious on the inside, and my three kids (ages 15, 12, and 5) have plenty of room in the back seat. The car came out of the rental fleet, and I'm dealing with an alignment issue, but other than that, I'm pleased with the car. I like it so much that I'm already thinking 3 to 4 years down the road, taking a serious look at the new Taurus.
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I've owned this car for 3 years and put 60K miles on it. Without a doubt, it is the best car I've ever owned. The only issue I had was with the seat heater, but it was quickly fixed under warranty. As a 72-year-old who has owned and driven millions of miles in many cars, I can confidently say that this car is the MOST COMFORTABLE one I've ever sat in. The higher seats make it incredibly easy to get in and out. I recently replaced the OEM Pirelli tires with new Hankook Optimo's, and it feels like I'm floating on air. It's a shame that Ford stopped making such a fantastic car. Based on the responses here, it seems that 96% of people agree with me. I wonder why Ford made that decision. However, the new Taurus is a pretty good alternative, in my opinion.
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You made an excellent choice with this car! It's great to hear that you're enjoying it so much. With its powerful engine and impressive fuel efficiency of 25 mpg on the highway, it's no wonder you're having such a smooth ride. The handling is also top-notch, making it a joy to drive. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!
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I used to own a 2005 Sable Premier that I absolutely loved, but unfortunately it got totaled. I was so fond of it that I decided to look for another Sable. After searching online, I found a used 2009 Premier with all the bells and whistles, 85K miles in 2015. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw it in person, as it was much larger than my previous model and had been detailed so well that it looked brand new. I got it at a great price, 2K under KBB suggestion. As an UBER driver, my passengers love the spacious rear seats that can comfortably fit three large adults without touching each other. I'm a firm believer in the saying 'if it's not broken, don't fix it', and at the current 280K miles, nothing has been replaced or fixed under the hood. It's all original and starts and runs smoothly, with an impressive 20.2 overall gas mileage. Living in a city with terrible streets, full of sinkholes, potholes, and manhole covers 2 inches above or below the street level, I've had to replace the control arms twice as the struts and control arms can't handle it. Now, to get to the point of my post, it's time for an upgrade and I'm considering a late model Taurus. It seems to be the closest thing to my beloved Sable.
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I'm so excited to share my experience with you! I recently purchased a fantastic car for only $28K, which included a $2k discount from the dealer and a $2k factory rebate. The sticker price was $32K, so I feel like I got a great deal. The car is incredibly spacious and comfortable, with a huge back seat and trunk. I was even able to fit 9-foot items in the trunk with the passtru and passenger front seat down! The SYNC feature with my Verizon LG cellphone and Apple iPod is fantastic. While the gas mileage isn't the best, it's important to remember that this is a large and safe vehicle with AWD. The fit and finish are on par with any Honda or Toyota, and I'm impressed with the power and smoothness of the ride. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase and I can't believe Ford isn't advertising this amazing vehicle!
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Are you having problems with your 2009 Mercury Sable?
Rahul Rohan 2025-01-05
The car's transmission required replacement despite having only 50,000 miles on it. Additionally, both heated seat elements were not functioning properly and the transmission was slipping into gear slowly. However, I am confident in my ability to address these issues and ensure that the car is running smoothly once again.
Kyleigh Schaefer 2024-08-12
You have a beautiful car both inside and out, but unfortunately, the transmission has gone out twice.
Grover Dietrich 2024-07-21
The car rolls on an incline when in gear, which is a serious safety concern, especially for those living in mountainous areas. Despite Ford's request to take it to 6 different dealerships for repair, all of them claim that they cannot duplicate the issue. However, this problem has been persistent since the car was serviced for the first time at 1K miles. It is imperative that the dealerships take this issue seriously and conduct a thorough investigation to identify and fix the problem. As a confident car owner, I expect the dealerships to provide a satisfactory solution to this issue.
Blake Gottlieb 2024-05-13
We initially fell in love with our Sable (purchased used in July 09) due to its spacious and comfortable interior, powerful engine, and overall great performance. However, we have experienced some non-mechanical and non-engine related issues over the past year. For instance, the truck hydraulics broke and almost caused harm to my wife. Additionally, the left steering linkage went bad, making it difficult to turn the car left while driving. The driver's side heated seat stopped working, and currently, the air flow actuator motor (which directs the air flow from the A/C) is malfunctioning. We have also had some issues with the door trim molding (black rubber seal) coming loose twice and the preset buttons on the radio sticking severely. While these issues are certainly frustrating, we remain hopeful that they can be resolved. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Peter Ritchie 2024-04-24
Although I have owned many Fords in the past, this is my first brand new car. However, I have experienced some issues with it such as a faulty driver's side seat heater element, a burnt out bulb in the instrument cluster (which unfortunately cannot be replaced), a drivers door seal that does not stay in place, erratic shifting between first and second gear, and an erratic idle. While the car is comfortable, I believe that the overall quality could be improved. On a trip, the best MPG I have achieved is 21, with an average of 17-19. Despite these issues, I remain confident in my ability to address them and continue to enjoy my new car.