Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • Problem With Idle Air Bypass Valve May Cause Engine Performance Problems

    If you experience difficulty starting the engine when cold, stalling at idle, or hesitations during acceleration, it may be the idle air bypass valve . This valve helps the vehicle idle steady when the accelerator pedal is not pressed.

  • Engine Oil Pan Gasket May Leak

    The engine oil pan gasket can develop a leak. Leaking oil may accumulate on the exhaust system resulting in a burning smell. Replacing the gasket should correct this leak.

  • Camshaft Sensor Magnet may Damage Synchronizers

    The magnet for the camshaft position sensor may fall out of its mount and damage the synchronizers. This causes long crank times when starting the engine and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. If this happens, both the magnets and the synchronizers need to be replaced.

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  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable The Check Transaxle Light Comes On...

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, V12, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, transmission-light

    The transaxle light come on when I drive my car a long time in hot weather. Then when I turn off my car the light does not come on any more like it reset itself @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt {..

  • Mercury Sable Car Squeaking

    2000 MERCURY SABLE

    related to general, noises, squeak

    My car is squeaking and I have replaced the idler pulley the tensioner pulley and the Alternator to try to get the squeaking to stop after I changed the tensioner it stoped being so bad but then wh..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Check Engine Light Is On.

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 122, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Light on. The car acts like it w. Ants to die (cutting out). Thenluke under hood it sounds like a vacuumn leak idont know what else to say. If you could please help me I would donate but I have no ..

  • Mercury Sable Front End Fell Down?

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 104, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, pop

    2000 mecury sable--hit bad section of road. Heard pop. After I came to stop front end sagged left n heard tire shhh. I tried to back up a lil n the other side did same. Have read these seem to have..

  • Mercury Sable Radiator Cooling Fan Fuse Location

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 98, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, fuse

    Where is the fuse located for the fan on a 2000 mercury sable fan not working? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, July 2nd, 2012 AT 12:22 PM ..

  • Mercury Sable Headlight Is Dim

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, 133, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, dim

    I have a 2000 Mercury Sable with a dim right headlight. When plugged the assembly in on the other side it worked properly. Any idea how to repair? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: no..

  • Mercury Sable Is It Important That The Cowl Vent Screen Presses...

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 182, 000 MILES

    related to body, cowl

    I replaced the cabin air filter but was unable to reinstall the cowl vent screen so that it presses tight against the bottom of the windshield. I didn't notice whether it was tight before I removed ..

  • Mercury Sable Low Coolant Light On Again

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 049 MILES

    related to warning-lights, low-coolant-light

    I have a 2000 mercury sable 3.0 DOHC, I flushed the coolant about a month ago (very dirty changed out the hoses and installed a new thermostat. When I filled it back up the low coolant light staye..

  • Mercury Sable My Old Mechanic Was Replacing My Power Steering Pump...

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 25, 738 MILES

    related to steering, pump, pulley, replace-remove

    My old mechanic was replacing my power steering pump and put the pulley on backwards. I've since fired him and would like to know is there anyway possible to take it off without damaging the pump. ..

  • Mercury Sable Power Steering Troubleshooting

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

    related to steering, fluid

    2000 Mercury Sable w/3.0. Wife says is noisy. Had to add a little steering fluid but fluid was dirty and foamy (had car serviced not too long ago). Started car, run a left to right check to listen ..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Power Windows Not Working.

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 3.0L, V6, FWD, AUTOMATIC

    related to body, window, not-working

    I got a 2000 Mercury Sable for my mom about a week ago, I was gonna do some maintenance on it before giving it too her, There is a problem with the power windows, none of the windows work, I dow..

  • Mercury Sable Repair Cost

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, not-working

    Hi, My parents agreed to give me their old car (Mercury 2000 sable ls v6 3.0 liter) to fix up if I would like it. Unfortunately it needs: 1. A new sub frame (rusted through) 2. High beams d..

  • Mercury Sable Theft Light Still Stays On!

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 51, 000 MILES

    related to security, disarm

    Hello, I was told to try and disconnect my battery to reset computer so my Theft light goes off. That did not work. Any other suggestions? And is it possible for me to reset my Alarm System myse..

  • Mercury Sable Which One Of These Should I Get Fixed First??

    2000 MERCURY SABLE

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    I own a 2000 mercury sable and I took it to the shop to get a full work up and this is what they found. Replace passenger side fron and rear motor mounts (torn) replace spark plugs, fuel filter an..

  • Mercury Sable Window Switch

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES

    related to body, window, switch

    2000 mercury sable 3.0, the driver power window wont work when you use the switch a few times until after the car sits for awhile @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Mercury Sable Codes P0171, P0174

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 3.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 129, 900 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0100-p0199, p0174

    The engine light is on, climate control blows hot air only, are these two problems related? The climate control uses engine vacuum, right? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padd..

  • Mercury Sable Thermostat Location Needed

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 12, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, location

    I can't find location of thermostat the car listed above ls premium. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, August 10th, 2020 AT 4:26 PM ..

  • Mercury Sable Code Po305 Misfire Number Five

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 3.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0305

    I have a dead miss and that cylinder is obviously not 'firing'. I've replaced plugs, wires, and the injector. The cylinder is getting fuel and the plug is firing. I'm no mechanic and I don't know..

  • Mercury Sable How To Take Off Driver Side Lower Control Arm ?

    2000 MERCURY SABLE

    related to suspension, lower-control-arm, bolt

    I took off all bolts to lower control arm and its still not budging. How do you get this control arm off so I can replace it? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 21, 246 MILES

    related to steering, pump, leak

    Power Steering keeps leaking=the Power Steering Pump was replaced. Why does it keep leaking? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, October 25th, 2010 A..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Check Engine Light

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 210, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I have a 2000 Mercury Sable. 4 codes are coming up. P0171, P0174, P1131, P1151. P0171 system to lean bank 1 P0174 system to lean bank 2 P1131 lack of heat oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 1. ..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Check Engine Light - Sluggish...

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I have gone through the Tune-up, and coil pack replacement, and 1 vacuum hose replacement, and my Check Engine Light comes on still. The engine will miss for a little, and the Light flickers, t..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Cold Weather Problems

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, V8, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 90, 000 MILES

    related to suspension

    The engine light in my car started blinking and I was unable to accelerate over 40 mph. There was also a slightly sweet smell that started to drift through my car when I tried to accelerate above 4..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable COST ESTIMATE FOR SPRINGS AND...

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 168, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, strut, estimate

    I AM PURCHASING THIS CAR FROM MY SON. HE NEVER MADE THESE REPAIRS AS HE PLANNED TO BUY A NEW CAR AND WAS GOING TO TRADE IN THE SABEL. IT WILL ALSO NEED A TRANSMISSION AND TIMING BELT SOON BUT I..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable EGR Valve VS Fuel Pump

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 128, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, estimate

    I have a car that had not been driven for months. Prior to not using, car would cut off after starting unless gave some gas. Once car warmed up would stay running with no problems. Had to start usi..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Engine Light

    2000 MERCURY SABLE

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Engine problem 2000 Mercury Sable V6 Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 30000 miles Engine light came on. Code P0401. Checked for blockages and found none. Reset code and within 20 miles of..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Engine Light Won't Stay Off

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 87, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    When checked a PO401 code came up. Purchased & had the part installed & reset computer. after a few miles the check engin lite came back on. Checked code again & it was the same cod..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Headlights

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, not-working

    Low beams dont work but all other lights do I have checked all fuses relays and switches everything checks out great cant figure this out. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Leak

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 92, 000 MILES

    related to suspension

    My transmission is leaking under the front end of the car. It leaks after a long ride, but not after a 5 mile or less ride. Does this sound like a major repair? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt ..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable LOW COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON...

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 108, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, low-coolant-light

    IS THERE A RADIATOR CAP ON THE RADIATOR OF THIS CAR IF NOT HOW CAN U CHECK RADIATOR THE RESERVOIR IS FULL. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, Octobe..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Lower Radiater Hose

    2000 MERCURY SABLE

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, radiator-hose, replace-remove

    Engine Cooling problem 2000 Mercury Sable 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic how do I replace the lower radiater hose @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Oil Light

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 12, 600 MILES

    related to warning-lights, oil-light

    I have a 2000 mercury sable. The oil light is flashing when idling after the engine gets warm. I took it to the dealer they charged me 172.00 to investigate and put in a new sensor. They said the 20..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable P0171 And P0174 (When Car Is Idle...

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 109, 190 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0100-p0199, p0174

    Whenever the car is idle, it begins to jerk and every now and then it will cut off, but I can immediatlely restart the car. When I am driving (accleraitng) the car runs fine. I took the car to get..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable P1237 Trouble Code.

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 79, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p1200-p1299, p1237

    The check engine light came on and I scanned the car with an OBDII. The code reader said P1237. Fuel pump driver module. Where do I find it and how do I fix it. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt {..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Po741

    2000 MERCURY SABLE

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0700-p0799, p0741

    Transmission problem 2000 Mercury Sable 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic My Sable code, PO741 comes on after driving about 5-8 miles. When it does, the rpms go up about 200-400. ..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Power Steering Fluid Overflowing...

    2000 MERCURY SABLE

    related to steering, fluid

    Steering problem 2000 Mercury Sable Automatic 155351 miles I just had a my power steering fluid flushed to see if that was the problem of having no power steering at all. It fixed it for ..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Rear Lights Do Not Work

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 99, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light, not-working

    Rear lights do not work @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 AT 8:43 PM ..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable REAR STRUTS AND SPRINGS

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, strut, replace-remove

    We need instructions on how to install rear struts and springs. Both springs are broken. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 AT..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Steering Difficult

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 10, 800 MILES

    related to steering, symptoms, hard

    I was driving in a very rural area, I ran over something, it "kicked-up" under my car, now there is a fluid(red color) that has leaked, and the car is hard to steer, yet driveable. I want to c..

  • Mercury Sable Water Pump

    2000 MERCURY SABLE

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    How do I remove and replace the water pump? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, October 8th, 2010 AT 9:16 PM ..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Mercury Sable Window Motors

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 11, 000 MILES

    related to body, window, motor, replace-remove

    How do you access and remove window motor @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 AT 2:46 PM ..

  • Mercury Sable 2000 Sable AC & Steering Rack Problem

    2000 MERCURY SABLE

    related to steering, rack-and-pinion, replace-remove

    I have a 2000 Sable, 160,000 miles 3.0 Liter EFI. The steering went out and the rack & pinion was replaced. After getting car back the AC which was working perfectly before I took the car in st..

  • Mercury Sable Engine Check Light Mercury Sable 2000 57,000 Miles

    2000 MERCURY SABLE

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    We got in the car and the engine check kept coming on and off. Finally staying on. My hubby bottle of fule injection cleaner into gas tank. it suppter a little but he put some more gas in it and ..

  • Mercury Sable Factory Anti Theft Alarm

    MERCURY SABLE

    related to security

    My 2000 sable has approx 95,000 miles of useage. It has recently developed the problem of self triggering the alarm at regular intervals when it is locked. It is annoying my neighbors and my local m..

  • Mercury Sable Rough Idle, Jerking Back And Forth When Brake Applied...

    2000 MERCURY SABLE, 109 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, tachometer

    I have a 2001 mercury sable - thought I got bad gas one day - right after fill up car idled rough especially when stopped (not in park - in drive like at a stoplight) added water remover - thought ..

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