My 2000 Mercury Sable transmission has failed. It gave no warning or slippage or anything. The car was moving fine when the transmission stopped pulling. It will go in park and neutral but won't pull. The fluid doesn't leak out and is still full. After reading forums on the internet, it appears that a lot of people have the same problem. I believe Ford needs to have a recall for this problem on Mercury Sable and Ford Taurus. Please help us with this matter. I don't want to spend $2000 for a rebuild when Ford is responsible.

- Grant, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Mercury Sable. While attempting to make a right turn, the transmission failed to shift into the proper gear. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they replaced the converter, transmission fluid, bolts, and joints. One year later, while driving 30 mph, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the auto repair shop. The mechanic made identical repairs and stated that because the converter was manufactured out of plastic, it would continually fail. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 98,000.

- Kissimmiee, FL, USA

Mercury Sable 2000. The contact states that she has not been able to get the vehicle out of park. This has happened three times. The service technician at the repair shop told her that it was because she was pulling a trailer with her vehicle. But she stated that the first time it happened she was not pulling the trailer, it did not even have the trailer hitch on it. The first time it was around June, 2003. The second time it was June 1st,2005. The third time was June 15, 2005.

- Forsyth , MO, USA

It was hard for the consumer to shift the vehicle out of park to the drive position. Consumer had to start the vehicle in neutral in order for the vehicle to start. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

When the gear shifter lever was put into drive from reverse vehicle failed to accelerate when the gas pedal was depressed. This occurred while the consumer was reversing. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and mechanic determined that the problem was due to a failure in the catalytic convertor because of the weak transmission being used. Also, indicated that this was a common problem with these vehicles.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

Consumer is unable to take vehicle out of park with engine running. The vehicle had to be turned off to be taken out of park. Vehicle is then put into neutral and started. The dealership indicated that, "this is a common problem with these vehicle", and provided a temporary remedy. The brake switch was covered in grease and caused the brake lights not to work. The dealer indicated that the switch was in a bad location and that it would probably fail again. The consumer believes the manufacturer should be responsible for the repair and that they should recall the vehicle.

- La Vergne, TN, USA

On 06/26/03 2000 Sable parked in friends driveway in park running with A/C on and driver left vehicle. Driver went to front door and then heard a boom. Car went up a slight grade and continued for 15 feet and struck friends new motor home. Owner of motor home opened car door to move vehicle and found car still in park. Owner selected reverse and backed car away from motor home. Metlife auto & home notified. On 06/27/03 this Sable was driven and parked in a parking lot and turned off. When driver and 2 passengers returned to car and started car and shifted into reverse, car proceeded forward. Car was shifted back to park, driver sat there for a couple of minutes and shifted again back into reverse and car again went forward. Car was turned off and driver restarted car a few minutes later and shifted into reverse and car went backwards. Car was taken to morris Ford in burnt hills, NY. The Ford dealership contacted Ford's factory hotline and they said they have no reports pertaining to such. Factory hotline said they would pass info up to engineering. Their advise was for the driver to use the parking brake. That's real comforting!!! the technician checked the shifter cable and found okay! the car is still at the Ford dealership and the factory has not responded back (07/05/03). The car has also had the brake lights stay on after pedal is released. The brake lights have come on with no one in the car. The car shifter has locked in park and would not release to another position. The car has accelerated while driving with no increase of pressure on gas pedal. Ford motors needs to take responsibility for a problem that they say does not exist when it does exist as evident by the number of reports for both the 2000 Sable and the 2000 Taurus. When I purchased this 2000 Sable used, Ford credit offered me an extended warranty of 6 years or 75,000 miles which I accepted. I am beginning to wonder if they don't want to honor the warranty.

- Bardonia, NY, USA

When the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the vehicle started to roll down the hill.

- Lawrence, MA, USA

The consumer noticed the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid.

- Lawrence, MA, USA

The transmission blew while driving. Dealer has been notified.

- East Amherst, NY, USA

On the morning of 12/19/02, I entered my vehicle and started it up. After closing the door I observed in the outside rearview mirror that it appeared my garage door was not fullu opened. I then opened the driver side door and exited it without closing it. With my back to the vehicle I verified that the garage door was fully opened. Before I could turn around the vehicle had proceeded to back out of the garage with the car door opened. I was not able to re-enter the vehicle with the hopes of stopping it as the door made contact with some plastic containers. The containers did create a void for me as once the containers gave way under the force of the door I was then thrown clear of the opened car door and the garage door door jam. After I was able to pick myself up from the floor I was able to run and stop the car when it was approximately 30 feet down the driveway.

- Montpelier, OH, USA

Brake light stays on and cruise control won't work, and vehicle will not shift out of park. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Springfield, PA, USA

I have been told that all problems with my Sable from transmission to air conditioner is only typical for Sable. Transmission doesn't shift correctly, brakes pulsate, climate control can'tbe used because of smell inside car. Problem with transmission the dealership told me it was only the way I drive, they say nothing is wrong with car. Am now attemptong to have Ford buy back vehicle.

- Mohave Valley, AZ, USA

Vehicle went backward, while the transmission was in drive, the driver foot was on the brake pedal

- So. Dartmouth, MA, USA

Car has been in shop 9 times for transmission leaks and recalls since I bought the car. In December the transmission was replaced. Today 4/21/00, while crossing a major highway car stopped! I had myself and two passengers in the car. We could easily have been killed if the cars traveling in either direction had been going any faster then they were. The whole incident was terrifying. I want to bring this to your attention before some is killed.

- Manahawkin, NJ, USA

When shifting into reverse to back up vehicle will go forward. This incident had happened more than one occasion. Vehicle hit another vehicle. The dealer states that the cause is tranmission malfunction and should be replaced. The owner of the vehicle did not agree.

- Murrieta, CA, USA