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2003 Mercury Sable Trunk Will Not Latch Closed

The electric trunk latch solenoid can get stuck in the open position making it so the trunk will not latch closed. The diagnosing technician should verify correct electrical connection at the solenoid and check for correct cable routing. The trunk latch most commonly will need to be replaced.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects Mercury Sable model years 1998, 2003, 2008, 2009, .

14 people reported this problem

  • 2003 132,000 Miles
    trunk latch not working. Had same problem on 2000 Taurus
  • 2003 240,000 Miles
    trunk makes loud noise when push switch to open and close
  • 2003 80,100 Miles
    It is not fixed and I can't afford to get it done especially since the whole car needs recalled for transmission and other issues.
  • 2003 58,000 Miles
    Occasionally the trunk pops open. Not too often.

Mercury Sable 2003 Common Problems