We found the following complaints for MERCURY SABLE (1992)
Read complaints for MERCURY SABLE (1992)
Air bag light comes on/stays on or flashes.
The airbag light keeps coming on and flashes. The owner has taken the car in seven times and nothing has been done.
Airbag indicator light stays on continuously.
The airbag light keeps coming on and flashes. The owner has taken the car in seven times and nothing has been done.
Air bag warning light comes on intermittently. *dsh
The air bag indicator light blinks, which indicates that the air bag is not working. The sensor was changed about three years ago for the same problem. The dealer has been notified about this problem. The problem has not been corrected.please provide any further details.ak
At 40,000 milesair bag sensor light had came on & stayed. Had taken to dealership & sensor light was repaired. Now the sensor light is going again. (ie 97027).
The vehicles drivers air bag deployed for no apparent reason causing a vehicle crash.tt
Driver's side air bag did not deploy in a frontal collision.
Drivers air bag deployment was violent, causing numerous injuries. *dsh
Driver's side air bag did not deploy in a frontal collision.
The vehicle had been in a frontal crash at 35-40 mph and none of the air bags deployed. No injuries were reported and the dealer was notified.
Frontal collision impact 12:00 position, speed 35 mph air bag deployed but did not inflate.tt
The vehicles passengers air bag deployed for no apparent reason causing a vehicle crash.tt
The engine would not shut off and the dealer had to disconnect the battery to stop the engine, other times the ignition does not start the vehicle and it has to be jump started, when the key is removed from the ignition the signal bell that indicates that the key is still in the ignition rings until the consumer giggles the ignition.
Complete electrical system failure.
Ford motor co. Should recall this vehicle. No safety defect mentione din summary.
Difficulty accessing horn buttons in emergency situations.
Horn is located on the right/left side of the steering wheel crossbar.when the wheel is turned the location of the horn buttons are unknown, unless you look for them.
The button on the horn is on the steering wheel inside the rim on each side are too small to find readily in an emergency.tt
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Intermittently in hot climates vehicle will stall out and die without warning.dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
On a trip to nc the engine temp rose and stalled many times. Local dealers can't duplicate or verify with diagnostic test. Replaced oxygen sensors and motor mounts new fuelfilter. Ford dealer refused additional work for ignition problem that he cannot see on this car.car is unsafe to drive because stalling could take place.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Fuse in the ignition coil blows intermittently, resulting in vehicle shut down.dealer has been notified.
Engine died without warning, was almost hit by another car, very dangerous situation to be in. I was not very happy about it. Needed to be towed to dealer.mercury dealer did repairs.
The vehicle stalled several times while on a long trip, the driver would pull over and allow the vehicle to cool off at which time the vehicle would restart, the oxygen sensor was replaced but that did not help, the consumer believes the tfi module is faulty like the vehicles in california.nlm
The eec unit failed, causing egg smell, recall on this component, however consumer's vehicle was refused.
The vehicle stalled several times while on a long trip, the driver would pull over and allow the vehicle to cool off at which time the vehicle would restart, the oxygen sensor was replaced but that did not help, the consumer believes the tfi module is faulty like the vehicles in california.nlm
Ignition switch causes other electrical items to malfunction. Owner can turn ignition off and back on malfunctioned component works. Please describe details.
Owner states that while turning off ignition vehicle continued to run. Owner has not fixed problem.
Ignition switch locked in run position-could not turn engine off. Can ford build anything that doesn't break before its time? fords do suck!!!
Ignition switch broke away from cylinder.
Parked vehicle, could not turn off ignition.key wobbled around, caused by broken ignition switch rod, dealer replaced ignition switch rod.
Turns ignition switch and nothing happens. Shakes the steering column and it will catch.
Ignition switch causes other electrical items to malfunction. Owner can turn ignition off and back on malfunctioned component works. Please describe details.
The ignition can be turned on with out the key in the igniton.please describe.
The starter has failed 3 times in 7 months. The vehicle had to be towed. Please describe.tt
Vehicle hesitates to start.
Replaced bare wire under driver's side seat.
Wires in the harness melted from the fuse to the trunk causing smoke to billow out of the car when the door was opened.nlm
This sensor burnt up (i.e. Caught on fire but did not spread) and caused check engine light to come on.
Problems with suspension, electrical system, tires and driver seat. Mr
Digital display cannot be read during day when headlights are on.
The car is a 1992 mercury sable 3.8l v-6 engine with 93,000 miles. The head gaskets need to be replaced. I have been quoted an estimate of $1,000 to fix the problem.i am the second owner of the automobile and it has been well maintained.the car broke down on june 25, 2003 and is currently parked at the mechanic's shop.
Vehicle ran hot, notice no coolant in the radiator on several times, all due to blown gasket,
1st one remove & replace timing cover/pump, housing, replace studs, water pump, renew coolant.cost $1,079.602nd r&r headgaskets/ $1,304.10.i would like for someone to let me know if i could get some of my money back because this was a recall a bad part which i had no knowledge of. Until i had to have it repaired.ford said that i was 9 months to late under warranty.i am the second owner of this car how would i have known that ford had a problm with this kind of car.any type of help would be appreciated.i'm a single mom and i can't afford to have this kind of car repair. I had to use my rent money inorder to get my car out of the shop. I just want somekind of repayment a head gasket is suppose to last the life of the car.it will be just three years this october for me that i have had the car. It's not my problem that they put in bad parts and knew that they needed to be taken care of.but no one wanted to pay the cost so a lot of customers didn't get recall letters inorder to take care of the problem.i'm sure that if anyone that owned this car would have had the repairs done at the cost of the company.why would there be a time limit set on major part like that.so people don't experience the problem until years and that's what happened to me.i just want some kind of response toward this problem. Thank you ms. Patricia reese p.o. Box 59 shirley, ny11967-0059
Engine started making noise at acceleration and when car was warm it would cuto off while making a turn or coming to a stop, restarts in 1 hour. Due to driving in sept. From a blown head gasket, causing stress to engine due to no coolant circulating through engine.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Engine overheated.
Water pump failed.
Water pump/coolant replaced due to noise from engine pulley.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
We have had numerous and extended repairs on this vehicle.the dealertells us that this vehicle is not listed under the recall notices, however, replacements have been made on motor mounts, struts, brackets, as well as other situations.ford corp. Will not assist us.we take excellent care of our vehicles and parts just seem to corrode and fall off.we feel we are entitled to some form of compensation.$4,000 in repairs alone in the past 6 months.prior we have had major brake repairs including seized calipers on both sets and brake booster cable, cooling system failures, head gasket failures, ball joints, springs/coils, struts, etc.i do not understand why this vehicle is not under recall notices, when all indications point to the fact that it is and we are having difficulties in those areas.please assist us in any way possible.we did go through a review process with ford and they are not willing to assist us.the dealer felt they could have given us something towards a new purchase.he also said our only recourse is to go through the legal channels.we are at a point that we have put so much money into the vehicle that our resources are limiting in the purchase of another car.
With out no warning i heard a loud noise and noticed that my temperature gauge was going up.i was on a busy 3 lane highway at quitting time trying to get off a exit to the nearest gas station.i came to an intersection and noticed that there was a tremendous amount of smoke everywhere, smoking up the whole intersection to where no motorist could proceed.i turned off the car and noticed that there was anti-freeze coming out of my exhaust.i had the car taken to my mechanic and was told that i had a blown head gasket.the mechanic infomed me that this year of car has had problems with the engines and the head gaskets.i noticed that my heater was not putting out any heat and my check engine light was coming on.so i decided to research this model and see if there was any warranty or recalls on this type of thing and to my surprise this seems to be an on going problem that ford refuses to do anything about.i bought this car exactly 1yr ago this month from a ford dealer and i feel that this dealer knowing the problems that this car has had should be responsible for selling me a lemon.i'm a single mother with this being my only car and i am looking at $1000.00 to $1500.00 to either replace the motor or fix it.now does ford think that i'm going to buy another motor and take the chance on the same problem happening again.i think that ford needs to be held responsible for this problem.is it going to take someonebeing seriously injured or killed before they will do something.this head gasket blows with no warning and caused tremendous smoke which blocks other motorists view.this is a defect due to ford and ford should be made to pay for there defect not me.i could see if this was a isolated issue but it is not and i'm sure that there are many more people that this has happened to and they have never bothered to report it.someone needs to step in and make ford responsible.
Engine coolant system failed.yh
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While driving, vehicle started running hot, overheating.consumer had vehicle towed to dealership, who indicated that the cause of the problem was the water pump.dealership replaced the pump, but the problem recurred 3 times within a small period of time.please provide more details. Ts
Cooling fan shorted out, causing a/c compressor failure/stalling.
Radiator fan failed.
While driving air conditioner went out & started to make welling noises. Would blow cold air. Took vehicle to mechanic & informed consumer thatheat sensors were going up. Failed to get warm.thermostat was replaced.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Radiator failed causing leakage, several times.
I got in my car to take my child to school and me to work like every other day we started down the road and smoke was coming out my exhaust that smelled like anti freeze, then my thermostat pegged itself all the way hot.
Head gasket, motor mounts, thermostat replaced failed causing engine to overheat.
Faulty thermostat closed shut causing temperature to overheat resulting in blown head gasket and damage to other engine components. Mjs
I got in my car to take my child to school and me to work like every other day we started down the road and smoke was coming out my exhaust that smelled like anti freeze, then my thermostat pegged itself all the way hot.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
In jan, 1997 dealership said had blown head gaskets.the car was repaired.in dec, 1999 had car checked because of strong antifreeze and burnt oil smell.was informed that the front and rear head gaskets are both leaking.
Engine motor mount broke, causing engine to vibrate and ruin air conditioning lines.nlm
Motor mounts failed after recall repair.
Head gasket failure resulted in repair bill of $1336.18, plus $399.51 for rental car for eightdays (car was at mechanic's from 5/20/01 through 6/13/01, but i was able to borrow a car for two weeks), plus $45 for tow to mechanics shop.my mechanic had warned that car might have to stay in his shop for at least two weeks because of scarcity of parts due to high demand.after hearing that parts were scarce, i decided to do some research on internet and learned that that ford has known about head-gasket failure/vulnerability on all 1988-95 taurus/sables (as well as other ford models) since 1998 (tsb 98-4-9).ford issued a limited recall, the coverage of which included sables, but only 1994-95 model years, even though head gasket problem affects all 1988-95 ford cars with 3.8l v6 engines.my car had only 51,244 miles on it at time that head gasket blew; furthermore, my car has been very well maintained, and i have receipts for all maintenance performed on vehicle from date of purchase.my mechanic also informed me that although the head gasket was replaced, my car is not guaranteed against future head gasket failure.i believe that ford should have issued a full recall, one that covers all 1988-95 ford cars with 3.8l v6 engines ive learned through research that head gaskets are supposed to be a nonmaintenance item and are supposed to last the life of the car (or at least 120,000 miles).
Engine mounts worn.
While driving changed gears vehicle jerked,front end shimmied.arrived home & looked.front mounts broke, knocked out air conditioner. Took to mechanic & told mounts were weak & needed to be replaced all around by attaching them to frame of vehicle.
While driving at about 15 mphengine mounts were loose and caused some shaking. This could cause loss of engine. Consumer felt like she was driving onflat ground,and thattransmission was going bad. The motor mount recall does not include this consumer's area and the consumer paid for the repair.
Motor mounts failed. Also, air conditioner hose inoperative.
At 37,000 miles, vehicle began losing coolant. Classic symptoms of head gasket failure. Engine dissembly sawa 1/2 inch section of gasket blown away. Ford regional representative blows off warranty claim by telephone. Fords truly do suck!
There seems to be a problem with fords 3.8 liter v6 head gaskets. Mine personnelly failed at 91,000 mile mark and everyone else i know that owns one has failed around 90,000 miles it seem to me there is a big problem this is a costly repair for something that should not be happening to all of the 3.8 liters can you please look at this problem so we can stop this travesty of justice from accouring any more. Thank you.
Right engine mount was broken.
While driving engine head gasket blewout. Exhast was extensive, a lot of white smoke came out, and vehicle died. Took to dealer,and they repaired it at cost of $1220.71.dealer said it was a factory defect, and they repaired alot of engine head gaskets.
Faulty head gasket cylinder.
Blown engine head gasket.
Transmission failed, costing $2000 in repairs. Now head gasket has failed with estimated repair in excess of $1200. I have not driven this vehicle for 10,000 miles yet. I am now reading about many similar problems with the ford 3.8l engine & drivetrain. I understand that ford has been aware of these problems for at least 10 years & has failed to correct them. I think the whole situation is a disgusting indictment of the lack of caring on ford's part. I will never purchase another ford product & will tell everyone i know about this horrendous situation.
Had to replace the motor mounts, motor mounts broke.tt
The head gasket failed causing the vehicle to backfire when stopping.nlm
I am not a mechanic so here goes. I first was driving and white smoke began blowing out of the muffler. I stopppred the car and had it towed to an auto repair shop.he said i had a blown head gasket which is quit common in the mercury sable.i contacted several mechanics who all said the same thing,it must be a defect in the sable. I had that fixed and because of this my transmission let go and blew a rod.
While driving at 65mph, the motor seized. The car suddenly stopped, making for very interesting comments from drivers in back. A connecting rod went through the oil pan, filling the right lane of the ny thruway with a nice layer of oil. Way to go ford!
Motor mounts failed prior to recall due to deterioration.
Head gasket failed leaking anti-freeze into engine, causing damage to oxygen sensor and radiator. Consumer had head gasket replaced at private garage.
Engine mounts failed.
I bought the mentioned sable a month ago.the car overheated so i took it to my mechanic, who told me it blew a head gasket.i was informed by several other, including my mechanic that this is a very common problem in both tauruses and sables, yet 1992 models were not recalled.according to several people in the repair business, the 3.8 engine has always been a problem.it is apparently common enough that when i was asking for price quotes, the person answering the phone was able to correctly guess my exact car by my description of the problem, and vice versa.therefore, it is awell known problem, which ford doesn't consider.i will proceed with a class-action suit if this is not rectified because ford hasn't recalled this type engine.
Car would run hot. A/c would blow warm air,heater did not warm ,only air. While driving on highway,vehicle overheated, coolant puoring out of overflow bottle. Part of engine cold and part hot. Vehicle towed to ford repair to find out that there was coolant in oil pan and a blown head gasket. There was no oil in waterlike you may find,coolant was pouring into oil pan and not getting in the engine due to this head gasket.
Consumer's son was driving vehicle when came to an intersection controlled by traffic ligh.light turned green, consumer commenced to go across intersection when heard a loud clunkingsound.consumer called aaa , aaa informed consumer it was both rear engine mounts thathave broken. Dealer notified.
Motor mounts failed prior to recall notice.
Motor mounts failed.
Motor mounts failed and replaced.
There is a recall campain by ford to fix the head gaskets in the 94 and 95, but not the same enginein other years
Engine mounts have been replaced several times due to deterioration.
Engine check light had been coming on intermittently for years. Vehicle had been taken to dealer numerous times, problem could not be remedied. While drivng 40 mph there was smoke coming fromtailpipe, and engine was running very rough. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, a blown headgasket was diagnosed.
Head gasket failed.antifreeze entering entering the cylinders also resulted in damage to the oxygen sensors, necessitating their replacement also.
Head gasket failed in 1999 and not convered by warranty, we changed the entire engine and the new engine failed after 35,000 and still not covered under warranty.it's a disgrace that a major manufacturing company is allowed to sell such inferior products.i would never be allowed to pass this type of junk off as acceptable in my job!now we can't afford to have the car repaired again and i don't know how we are going to get home after being stranded over 1000 miles away from home!!!!
1992 mercury sable with a 3.8l engine had a head gasket failure. This cost me a $2000 loss when i traded it in for a 1998taurus.
Vehicles motor mounts broke and had to be replaced 2 times at 28,000 then 60,000.
Replaced front motor mounts.
Head gasket failure results in engine bearing damage.replacement of engine necessary.
Car was running fine all of a sudden i had no heat thought needed a thermostat but dealer said i needed a head gasket that this has been a well known problem on ford 3.8 v6 cars. This car has been maintained by me and the previous owner who is my father a retired ford employee. The car was always taken care of at a dealer. I called ford and was told sorry can't help so now i have a$1600.00 bill to pay. I am in the process of writing a letter toford. Thank you.
We have had numerous and extended repairs on this vehicle.the dealertells us that this vehicle is not listed under the recall notices, however, replacements have been made on motor mounts, struts, brackets, as well as other situations.ford corp. Will not assist us.we take excellent care of our vehicles and parts just seem to corrode and fall off.we feel we are entitled to some form of compensation.$4,000 in repairs alone in the past 6 months.prior we have had major brake repairs including seized calipers on both sets and brake booster cable, cooling system failures, head gasket failures, ball joints, springs/coils, struts, etc.i do not understand why this vehicle is not under recall notices, when all indications point to the fact that it is and we are having difficulties in those areas.please assist us in any way possible.we did go through a review process with ford and they are not willing to assist us.the dealer felt they could have given us something towards a new purchase.he also said our only recourse is to go through the legal channels.we are at a point that we have put so much money into the vehicle that our resources are limiting in the purchase of another car.
Engine motor mount failed.
Head gasket blew out on engine.contacted ford customer service department and was told that even though my vehicle has the exact same problem as all the other 3.8 litre engines with the exact same head gasket defect as all the other 3.8 litre engines that they are willing to repair, due to the year model of my car they will not cover the exact same repair that they are willing to correct for the other seven hundred thousand people who have the same engines in their vehicles.i feel that if there is a defect with their product it is their responsibility to repair the defect.
The motor mounts have failed on my 1992 sable.there was a safety recall that we were not notified of (nhtsa campaign number 98v323000.i contacted the dealer where we purchased the car (heritage lincoln-mercury) and spoke to the service manager.he told me that there were no safety recalls on the car and none on the motor mounts.i then contacted ford via their "800" number and was told about a recall on the throttle cable and one on the emissions.i feel that ford should replace these under the prior recall notice.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving at low speeds downa hill and trying to stop the vehicle stalled. All the lights on the dashboard illuminated prior to the vehicle stalling.the brakes did not work when this occurred. The parking brake must be used to stop the vehicle.an independent repair shop has been unable to duplicate the problem.updated 1/25/2006 - the manufacturer indicated there were not recalls related to the failure.
Motor mounts failed.
Intake manifold gaskets failed.
Cylinder head gaskets are faulty, causing cooling system coolant to exit through exhaust, engine to lock up and electrical system failure. (qcaw)
Head gasket leaked, causing engine to overheat.
Vehicle was making noise infront.consumer took vehicle to a technician where he told consumer that noise was coming frommotor mounts that were broken. Manufacturer had taken care off a recall for this problem before. The motor mounts were replaced but the parts were defective.
Blown head gasket at 86,000 miles $1176.00 to repair.
2nd owner of vehicle. Confirmed 65,000 miles on vehicle. Ford motor company extended warranty only covers 1994 models. I found this absolutely un-acceptable. The head gasket blew long before it's life expectancy and the coverage mileage.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Motor mounts replaced. *sd
On a trip to nc the engine temp rose and stalled many times. Local dealers can't duplicate or verify with diagnostic test. Replaced oxygen sensors and motor mounts new fuelfilter. Ford dealer refused additional work for ignition problem that he cannot see on this car.car is unsafe to drive because stalling could take place.
Motor mounts failed and the head gasket blew.
In talking to several different ford mechanics, there seems to be a common problem with a failure of the head and or head gasket. Every mechanic i talk to new exactly where and what the problem was. There should be a recall on this defect.
I have heard there is a class action suit againest ford on this car. Also wondering if front motor mount failure related to back recall. I noticed many other people having the airbag light problem. Also, many other problems with car - still less than 100,000 miles! thank you, sama meshel
The engine support mounts broke off, almost causing an accident.dealer has previously replaced 2 engine mounts which broke.owner wants to be reimbursed for cost of repair of defective parts.*ml
While driving engine head gasket blew outfor no reason. Possible cause poor design of engine.mechanic stated that oil mixed with water in engine causing cylinder failure.dealer stated that this is a common problem.
The motor mounts were replaced in 1999 which has failed again.while driving 45 mph the owner heard something drop/break.*mr
The poor design of the engine gasket as well as the placement of the coolant flow channels in the engine block goes back farther than 1994 and should be covered under recall.additionally, the rotors tend to warp causing a vibration each time the brakes are used.
Engine mounts replaced under recall 92m77 in 1/96. I was advised by ford that one repair is all that is performed.i don't see why they shouldn't repair again as obviously the problem still exists for engine mounts to fail every 4 years.
Blown head gasket only 66,000 miles
The head gasket had blown causing leakage.*et
Engine motor mount broke, causing engine to vibrate and ruin air conditioning lines.nlm
This head gasket and cylinder head were replaced 2 years ago under warranty.now ford are saying that it is no longer in warranty, and so they will not even look at the car.
Car went from 55mph to 20 on the highway, no warning lights came on. Took vehicle to a mechanic,and they said it was the head gasket.head gasket failure caused the radiator and valve to faile.
Engine mounts were replaced on several occasions, prior to recall notice (93v106002).
Engine head gasket is made of aluminum,not steel which causes the head gasket to blowout unexpectedly, almost resulting ina crash.please provide further information.
Vehicle stopped operating while traveling at highway speed of 60 mph.noticed overheating, and white smoke coming from tail pipe. Vehicle towed to independent repair shop mechanicinformed consumer of a blown head gasket. Contacted manufacturer,and manufacturer informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under extended warranty. Feel free to provide further details.
Gasket failed.
Vehicle was losing coolant and ove heating while driving.vehicle taken to dealer, and informed dealer of a blown head gasket. Feel free to provide any further information.
Motor mounts failed.
When driving at 40 mp motor mounts broke, and when the engine tried to do something, it ripped out the transmission.
Consumer complaintengine mount are defected; because this make the second time the mounts was replace within a two years. Dealer/mfr. Was notified.
Mounting bolt failed just after recall period.
I am aware of the problems with the ford 3.4 l early head gasket failure, now that it has happened to me.i had to spend over $900 to get the repair done. This has in turn put me and my family into a serious financial situation.i have since learned that there was an extended warranty on many of these engines, but it was for 7 years, leaving my car out of that.however, since it has only 65,000 miles on it, i think ford should rethink their policy. I also have learned that there is a potential for the head gasket to blow again.how can ford be allowed to let this go on and on and on for the owners of these vehicles? sure, you can get it fixed if it is under the warranty, extended or regular, but what about the people who have the failure later and then even again at some point. I think the situation is far worse that ford is admitting, that there are many, many more cars with this problem and that it will continue to be a problem long after the 7 year extended warranty for many of the cars affected.how can i have my 17 year old child go out in the car and get stranded who knows where. We live in an area that can have some long, dark roads. So, even though the car itself may not be a safety hazard due to the head gasket problem, it is a potential safety threat if someone breaks down in a bad area. It could be very dangerous.what is being done about this?? is ford being allowed to cover this up like they did with the tires and lie about how many vehicles are really affected and to what extent?at the expense of all of us who cannot afford to pay for a repair that should not be necessary in the first place.why should i have to be afraid to drive somewhere at night, being a woman, with the risk of breaking down on a dark road somewhere? why should i have to pay for the repair even once, no matter when it happens, especially with 65,000 miles on it. I do not even know if this is the first time for this vehicle to have this problem since i purchased it used.
Head gaskets failed at approx 93000 miles.there have been extended warranties on many ford models with 3.8l engines but not 1992 (yet).i contacted ford and they basically told me there was nothing they were willing to do to help defray the expense ($1300) of replacing the head gaskets even though it is a known problem.
Head gasket failed.
Head gasket failure, dealership repaired, i paid $2218 for repairs.
Engine mounts were replaced in recall 10/27/94 but continue to break; why doesn't ford want to fix?
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Engine heads and gaskets blown and cause engine to overheat and cause radiator to crack.
No warning,car hesitated, the a white plume of smoke came from exhaust.
Engine loosing coolant due to failure of the crankshaft.
Head gasket failed, recall on component however vehicle denied due to vin #. Mjs
Head gasketwas cracked andleakedcoolant whichcausedengine to overheat.private mechanic wasrepairing this defect, and was going to cost approximately $800-1200.00.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Front motor mounts broke while driving, and there is a knocking noise coming from the front of vehicle.
Broken motor mounts.
Failure of engine head gasket caused failure of entire cooling system.
Head gasket failure - had to call 911 car was smoking profusely even with engine turned off! contacted ford motor co., several times to no avail!
Head gasket failed.car was parked in driveway. The morning of 5/15/2001 car did not start.car was towed to mechanic, upon his check he concluded that head gasket had failed.
Head gasket was replaced.however, antifreeze leaking into the oil, due to head gasket failure, has caused engine bearing problems.
Engine gasket failure caused engine failure.
Premature wearing of motor mounts.
I understand there is a recall for a head gasket replacement on 94 & 95 tarus & sables with 3.8 l engines,i had the same problem with my 92 3.8l sable, the head gasket had to be replaced by a mechanic this past summer.ford refuse to acknowledge and or service problem when notify.what recourse as a consumer do i have ?
Vehicle repaired once under recall for motor mounts, however failed three years later due to motor mounts. Mjs
Head gasket valve cover failed causing the vehicle to overheat.
Head gasket has blown at 100,000 miles. Is not aware of exteneded warranty for head gasket.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Suddenly lost power steering.after pump replaced hoses blew.2000 miles later,head gasket blew.
Head gasket failure caused extensive damage to engine due to oil leakage. Mjs
Head gasket failed causing complete failure of the engine, power steering and power brakes.*mjs
Vehicle experienced head gasket failure. Mjs
Right front motor mount failed, causing engine to accelerate/hesitate when starting from a stop.
When drivingvehicle there is vibration coming from the front end, and when turning to the left the steering will lock up due to the body mounts being detached from the engine.
Head gasket, motor mounts, thermostat replaced failed causing engine to overheat.
Initial head gasket problem, thus led to engine seizing.
Engine mounts broke and the engine is not held fully in the car.as a result,the engine makes noise.
My head gaskets keep blowing .. I realize this is a older model car however just b/c im a single female who didnt even know whata recall was/is doesnt mean thati shouldnt be entitled toperhaps a reembursment or to have my car fixed properly i have been out so much money on this car and the motor and i always always do as directed with oil changes and water checkingsi just dont understand why i wasnt ever notified of the dangers of my cooling systems and my motor. I am a widow with 3 children and i cant afford tokeep having my heads done or my motor worked on please guide mein the direction of someone thatcould perhaps fix this problem once and for all.
Warped head bolts caused a head gasket failure.
Head gasket failed. Yh
Rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced because steering was pulling to right.also, replaced oxygen sensor/motor mounts/right and left outer cv boot.
When vehicle goes uphillon an incline it loses power. Manufacturer has been notified.
While driving in a very high temperature, vehicle will stall out.
Oil leak in the engine.
No summary included for this vehicle.
Motor has failed, and dealer can't find the problem.please provide further information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Several mechanics reported to me that head gasket failure on this vehicle is a very common and expensive problem. The manufacturer should absorb some of the cost of this repair due to faulty construction.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Engine compartment fire. *sd
Ford motor co. Should recall this vehicle. No safety defect mentione din summary.
Vehicle stalled three time in hot weather and heavy traffic.
Surprised to see the number of complaints on this component and no recall issued by ford motor company. No safety defect listed.
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling. Mjs
While driving and without warningvehicle completelt shutsdown, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Engine knocks when cold.
Engine failed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer was traveling about 25 to 25 mph and the vehicle stalled and cut off. Consumer has contacted the dealer , dealer waiting for parts to correct the problem.
For the past six years this car has continued to stop running when the car is stopped and loses power while driving causing the car to almost stop moving.six different mechanics have been unable to find the cause, including the mercury and ford dealerships.this is a very dangerous situation.finances prevent the trading in of this car.i believe ford is aware of this problem and has ignored it.i have talked with other sable and taurus owners who have had the same problem.car runs rough, cuts off, loses power, and control is lost as engine dies.
When driving at any speed there is a knocking noise coming fromvehicle, andvehicle willstall.consumer can't determine the problem. *ml
When driving the car at high speeds, and when it's hot the engine stalls. Itwill start up after the hood has been opened. This has happened 13 times.dealer can't duplicate the problem
No summary listed for above vehicle.
I bought my mercury sable in march of 98, with only 18,000 miles on it.it was paid off in march of 2000.in october, it hit that deadly mileage where lots of sables and tauruses blow their head gaskets...and yes that's just what mine has done.i contacted the ford dealership in my town and they of course instantly said "sorry, your model year is not include in the sable head gasket recall."so what now.as a single mother of two, earning $200 a week, i don't expect to have any spare money until income tax return time.right now i'm boring a friends car.obviously that can't go on forever.thanks ford, for the dependable car!
Engine problems. *dh
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Several mechanics reported to me that head gasket failure on this vehicle is a very common and expensive problem. The manufacturer should absorb some of the cost of this repair due to faulty construction.
While driving at any speed vehicle stalls and cuts off without prior warning.
Vehicle continuously stalls after several repair attempts.
The hose which located above the springs that keeps the serpetine belt going leaked,spraying fluid unto the springs, causing it to break which resulted into loss of steering control.problem reoccurred.
Engine makes squealing noise due to failure/crackingof the drive belt.
Exhaust system complete assembly failed.
Rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced because steering was pulling to right.also, replaced oxygen sensor/motor mounts/right and left outer cv boot.
Oxygen sensor failed.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
On a trip to nc the engine temp rose and stalled many times. Local dealers can't duplicate or verify with diagnostic test. Replaced oxygen sensors and motor mounts new fuelfilter. Ford dealer refused additional work for ignition problem that he cannot see on this car.car is unsafe to drive because stalling could take place.
Check engine light came on due to osygen sensor failure. Yh
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Motor mounts failed. Also, air conditioner hose inoperative.
While driving air conditioner went out & started to make welling noises. Would blow cold air. Took vehicle to mechanic & informed consumer thatheat sensors were going up. Failed to get warm.thermostat was replaced.
A/c blows warm air due to failure of the manifold line accumulator.
A/c compressor failed.
Water collects under part and it corrodes.dealer cannot keep part stocked due to demand.
Parking light bulbs blow out on a regular basics; 5 times within 1 year; causes decreased illumination on front of vehicle.tt
Brake light bulb failed. Mjs
The problem i was having was the inability to shift the car out of "park" in the normal way - start the car, depress the brake and pull the shift lever down.the only way that i could get the car into gear was to pull down on the shift lever while turning the key and then start the engine while in neutral.i discovered, in a conversation with a ford mechanic, that this is a symptom of a failure somewhere in the "brake light" circuit.something as simple as a blown brake light bulb would cause this problem.there was another symptom that was not discussed with the mechanic, as i didn't realize it was related, but could in itself, cause an accident.the cruise control would not disengage by pressing the brake pedal.apparently the de-activation is controlled by a component wired into the brake light circuit.after i got the brake lights working (dirty contacts on the brake light switch), everything was back to normal.the car shifted as it was suppose to and the cruise control again disengaged when the brake pedal was depressed.in my opinion, the interelationship of these components has good potential to be extremely hazardous.it would be easy to inadvertantly put the car in forward gear while intending to put it in reverse when starting it in neutral. The car could roll when starting it in this manner.the failure of the cruise control to disengage gave me the sensation of flooring the car and putting my foot on the brake at the same time.not usually a very good thing to do.that's it.i hope it helps.
Brake light switch failed.
Headlights turn off and on by themselves. A recallwas ordered on the 93 sable and taurus.dealer has been notified
Headlight failure.
Replaced high/low beam dimmer light bulb.
While using the headlights, they would work intermittently.also the tail lights would work intermittently.it is hard to get the lights turned on,switch must be manipulated before it works.
Headlights blinking on and off when he turns them on. Took the auto to his private mechanic and had this repaired. This particular problem is listed as a recall # 810598v 00 9000 for the 93 mercury sable.ph
Headlight switch failed three times.
Whenever the headlight switch turns on headlights, can smell electrical wires burning. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Right/rear tail light lens/bulb replaced.*aw
While using the headlights, they would work intermittently.also the tail lights would work intermittently.it is hard to get the lights turned on,switch must be manipulated before it works.
Consumer complains of tail light design which requires middle reflector bar be replaced in order to replaced tail light.
In april 1996 windshield wipers would stopped working in rain and ice storms.we had to pull off of the highway many times to try to clean the windows while on a couple different trips.they would stop anywhere on the windshield.in december 1996, fed up took car into the ford dealer.the dealer could not figure out what was wrong and diagnosed the steering column/dash switch assembly and replaced the switch-multi-function/windshield wiper assembly.i left the dealer, was caught in rain and the wipers did not work again.the ford dealer had me return the next week.they still could not find anything wrong.i then was able to find someone who could help some and replaced the wiper motor.this seemed to lessen the problem.however, the wipers still stop where they want to on the windshield.i am hoping that after hearing the news about the 1993 and 1994 mercury sable wiper problem that someone has arrived at a resolution to this problem and, can assist and possibly compensate for my expenses if this was a manufacturer's problem.when i spoke to mercury in february for the latest recall they stated there has not been any reports on the wiper problem.please let me know my next step, if any.thank you,janice l. Rowland.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Had to replace upper and lower gasket intake manfold .tt
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor.total cost $2,025.
Asphalt debris thrown up by front tire hit and broke unprotected plastic fuel line, causing gas to leak/engine to stall. *skd
I have had numerous ongoing problems with this car.the check engine lite still comes on intermittenly for no obvious reason and i have replaced the cars whole processor and still have problems.now i have a grinding noise and a vibration when i go to apply my brakes.put new brake shoes on 1 week ago and rotors were in good shape so still have no idea what the problem is now.i have exhaust fumes or gas fumes inside the vehicle at times.please, please help me.i can't afford much more.i have all the basic oil changes done at 3000 miles and have every thing fixed right away. Vss has been replaced 3 times now.
Replaced gas tank, also replaced gas guage.
Trunk light bulb failed.
Child safety locks on the back doorsdo not operate correctly.when engaged they will get jammed, and consumer isunable to opendoor from the outside. Consumer's child has been stuck on several occasions. Dealer has been contacted.
Doors can still be opened from inside after being locked.
The transmission failed to go into gear.
Speedometer failed.nlm
The transmission on the car is bad after it has been replaced twice and has gone in for service numerous times. Please explain.tt
I bought the car less than a year ago and have paid over a $1,000 in repairs.the day i left the check engine light came on.the dealer re-built the transmission twice, but i'm still having problems.recently i had full front & back brake job.when i bought the car the brakes were fine.in less than a year i had only 10% brakes left.the day i left i lost all back brakes.a month later it happened again.now they are saying ford has recalled the anti lock system and master cylinder.please help.
Whiledrivingrpmsrevvedto 4700, and vehicle started slowing down on its own,smoke came out of transmission and vehicle stalled. Transmission was gone. Contacted dealer.
I am not a mechanic so here goes. I first was driving and white smoke began blowing out of the muffler. I stopppred the car and had it towed to an auto repair shop.he said i had a blown head gasket which is quit common in the mercury sable.i contacted several mechanics who all said the same thing,it must be a defect in the sable. I had that fixed and because of this my transmission let go and blew a rod.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Transmission failed 8 times. *sd
The transmission needs to be replaced.tt
Automatic transmission will not shift into gears, dealer needs to replace transmission.
Transmission would not shift into drive/overdrive.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Automatic transmission failure. In addition, inner and outer tie rods and lower ball joint/control arm/struts/shocks failed.
While driving transmission made a loud noise. Then it completely failed.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failure. *sd
Transmiision failed twice.(attorney for consumer)
While driving about 65 mph transmission when out, and consumer drove to the side of the road. She s vehicle felt like jumping.drove to nearest service shop where they had told consumer the problem was with a part on the vehicle which consumer did not recall at the time.
Planetary gears in automatic transmission failed.
Transmission has slow pickup and has lost all gears before, the dealer refuses to do anything.
Damaged planetary gears due to inadequate lubrication.
Vehicle parked in with ignition on in gear, jump out of gear and rolled.
Automatic transmission failure.
After takingvehicle to the dealer to getrecall done onvehicle,remedy did not work, andconsumer still had problems withtransmission. Contacted dealer.
While driving on i-95 north in s. Florida a knocking noise started to occur. The car started to slow down and downshifted by itself.the car could no longer accelerate over 55 m.p.h. Transmission failure without warning.
While driving in center lane transmission went into neutral, losing all power, forcing dangerous evasive driving to coast onto shoulder.
Transmission gears got hot and sheared off.tt
Heard clunking noise no acceleration. Resulting in internal explosion and cracking of automatic transission. Tt
The consumer is having transmission problems.please describe.tt
Transmission failed, costing $2000 in repairs. Now head gasket has failed with estimated repair in excess of $1200. I have not driven this vehicle for 10,000 miles yet. I am now reading about many similar problems with the ford 3.8l engine & drivetrain. I understand that ford has been aware of these problems for at least 10 years & has failed to correct them. I think the whole situation is a disgusting indictment of the lack of caring on ford's part. I will never purchase another ford product & will tell everyone i know about this horrendous situation.
Vehicle transmission locked up total failure of transmission at 40 mph no prior warning of failure could have caused accident.repairs to this vehicles transmission seem to be way above average.
Danger!!!! almost crash !!!!! --while i was driving on the highway 90 in chicago at 60m/h, the transmission suddenly shut down!! speed drops immediatelly!! i was surrounded by heavy traffic moving at 60-80 m/p...luckily, before my car drops to 25m/h, i managed to stop at the roadside. What a hell! i can't control the steering wheel, it doesn't move. After 1 hr, i was saved by a tow truck. The car looks good, and has only 64500 miles. What kind of product ford is making!whenever i thought of that day, i feel i am so saved..
Auto transsmission failure at 68k.tt
Tranmission failed. *sd
Transmission replace per ford dealer recommendation
Vehicle parked in with ignition on in gear, jump out of gear and rolled.
Transmission failed without warning.vehicle would not move.tt
Transmission failed four times.
The transmission is shifting hard .tt
While driving at 65 mph, the transmission suddenly locked. The '!@#$% quality metal used in the main gear set crumbled to powder. Ford qualityscores again!
Transmission failed.
Automatic transmission failure, replaced three different times in 60k miles, automatic will not engage into gears.tt
Transmission failed.
The transmission fell out of the vehicle while in motion, vehicle lost control.
Transmission went out, and motor caught on fire.
Automatic transmission will not shift into gears, dealer needs to replace transmission.
Power transmission failed. Yh
Transmission was recalled on this vehicle type but we received no notice. Mechanic said recall had "expired" and that ford would not pay for it. Transmission was repaired with genuine ford kit. Is ford co. Responsible for reimbursing me for this repair?
Premature transmission failure.*aw
Reversed out of driveway then put in drive. Heard knocking noise. Car did not move even when eccelerator was pushed. Had to be pushed back into carport. Transmission failure without warning.
Transmission failed eight times.
Whiledriving on the highway approached a toll booth, paid the toll, and vehicle failed to move.engine was very hot. Put 5 quarts of oil in the vehicle. Transmission overheated and the fluid evaporated. Had the vehicle serviced, and no external leaks were present.
Transmission inadvertently downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear or does not shift out of 1st gear; causes vehicle to slow down, could cause rearend crash. Transmission needs overhauling, according to repair shop.
While parked on a slight incline, gear shifted into park with ignition off, the vehicle began to roll back slowly.vehicle taken to dealership. Dealer stated that a new transmission is needed.
Torque converter locks up on slight load at 1600 rpms and up, causing severe dash/front end vibration.
Torque converter failed.
Torque converter locks up on slight load at 1600 rpms and up, causing severe vibration.
Replaced loose wheel bearings.
Rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced because steering was pulling to right.also, replaced oxygen sensor/motor mounts/right and left outer cv boot.
Drive train failed.
Transmission failure.
The problem i was having was the inability to shift the car out of "park" in the normal way - start the car, depress the brake and pull the shift lever down.the only way that i could get the car into gear was to pull down on the shift lever while turning the key and then start the engine while in neutral.i discovered, in a conversation with a ford mechanic, that this is a symptom of a failure somewhere in the "brake light" circuit.something as simple as a blown brake light bulb would cause this problem.there was another symptom that was not discussed with the mechanic, as i didn't realize it was related, but could in itself, cause an accident.the cruise control would not disengage by pressing the brake pedal.apparently the de-activation is controlled by a component wired into the brake light circuit.after i got the brake lights working (dirty contacts on the brake light switch), everything was back to normal.the car shifted as it was suppose to and the cruise control again disengaged when the brake pedal was depressed.in my opinion, the interelationship of these components has good potential to be extremely hazardous.it would be easy to inadvertantly put the car in forward gear while intending to put it in reverse when starting it in neutral. The car could roll when starting it in this manner.the failure of the cruise control to disengage gave me the sensation of flooring the car and putting my foot on the brake at the same time.not usually a very good thing to do.that's it.i hope it helps.
Transmission failed.
Transmission locked due to inadequate lubrication.
Driver's power seat belt bracket broke, which attaches track anchor.
Drivers seat belt comes across shorter peoples throats.
When trying to lock in the seat belt seat belt doesn't lock, it comes loose , please describe .
When trying to lock in seat belt seat, belt doesn't lock, it comes loose , please describe .
Replaced bolt that secures seat belts.
Driver's seat loose due to seat track failure.
Arm rest bracket unsecured.
Driver's side seat track and anchor that holds seat in place broke; cause unknown.tt
Driver's seat moved back and forth while driving. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that seat was not covered under a manufacturer'srecall, and vehicle was out of its warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Problems with suspension, electrical system, tires and driver seat. Mr
The poor design of the engine gasket as well as the placement of the coolant flow channels in the engine block goes back farther than 1994 and should be covered under recall.additionally, the rotors tend to warp causing a vibration each time the brakes are used.
When braking hard, the pedal went to the floor resulting in loss of brakes.i had to use the e-brake and pump the regular pedal to stop.brake fluid was leaking from line located in engine compartment next to driver side front wheel well. *la
The brakes lock up when trying to slow down from highway speeds anda strong odor is present, has anti lock brakes.
When driving and apply the brake pedal goes to the floor have abs anti-lock brake .tt
Failure of the brakes (abs) brakes caused consumer to have an near accident.tt
Abs, vibration in the front end of vehicle when brakes are applied.tt
I bought the car less than a year ago and have paid over a $1,000 in repairs.the day i left the check engine light came on.the dealer re-built the transmission twice, but i'm still having problems.recently i had full front & back brake job.when i bought the car the brakes were fine.in less than a year i had only 10% brakes left.the day i left i lost all back brakes.a month later it happened again.now they are saying ford has recalled the anti lock system and master cylinder.please help.
Antilock brakes locked up. *sd
Brakes failed.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Abs brakes locked up on dry surface w/some smokingon left front.brake pedal must be pulled up to release brakes when they hang up/stick for no reason on intermittent basis.
Failure of the brake pedal, when you apply force to the brake pedal the brake pedal staysin the down postion after taking foot of the brake pedal.consumer was advised by dealer that vacuum power hose booster has a defect.
While vehicle was in park, vehicle surged forward after parking brake was released. Also brakes would not stop vehicle when they were applied. Dealers stated accelerator cable was faulty.
Compensating valve in brake system when loaded shifts pressure to rear portion of brakes. Please describe details.tt
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed.
Brake system continually malfunctions, several repairs made, however fail to rectify failures.
Vehicle experienced brake failure while driving when 3/8"x 3/8" plastic "t" on the vacuum system snapped.
We have had numerous and extended repairs on this vehicle.the dealertells us that this vehicle is not listed under the recall notices, however, replacements have been made on motor mounts, struts, brackets, as well as other situations.ford corp. Will not assist us.we take excellent care of our vehicles and parts just seem to corrode and fall off.we feel we are entitled to some form of compensation.$4,000 in repairs alone in the past 6 months.prior we have had major brake repairs including seized calipers on both sets and brake booster cable, cooling system failures, head gasket failures, ball joints, springs/coils, struts, etc.i do not understand why this vehicle is not under recall notices, when all indications point to the fact that it is and we are having difficulties in those areas.please assist us in any way possible.we did go through a review process with ford and they are not willing to assist us.the dealer felt they could have given us something towards a new purchase.he also said our only recourse is to go through the legal channels.we are at a point that we have put so much money into the vehicle that our resources are limiting in the purchase of another car.
All 4 brake rotors cut by disc brake pads, although pad lining still exceeds state inspecion requirements. Replaced all brake pads and 1 rotor, resurfaced other 3 rotors. Defects caused steering and handling problems during braking.
Brake calipers stick.
Brake calipers are sticking.
Caliper pin broke.
Brakes have continually experienced problems with noise and vibration, replacement of rotors and pads on numerous occasions, however continue to fail. Mjs
Brake pads failed.
Front brake rotors machined due to failure.
The rear brakes are not stopping the vehicle with the front brakes so the front rotors are warped and it increases the stopping distances. Please describe.
Warped front brake rotors, causing vehicle to vibrate when braking.
Brake rotors failed.
When applying the brakes at high speed there was a slight shimmy in the front end. At 48,000 miles the rotors have to be replaced because the pits are too deep to machine out.consuer was advised that rotors were corroded to turn down and would be to thin for safe braking beyond limit, also brake pads were replaced at 48,000.
Rotors are warped on front brakes, caused vehicle to vibrate.tt
Brake rotors replaced two times.
Warped front brake rtors, causing vibration as brakes are applied at highway speeds.
Brakes have continually experienced problems with noise and vibration, replacement of rotors and pads on numerous occasions, however continue to fail. Mjs
At 42,000 miles the vehicle had warped brake rotors replaced 6 times which caused vibration and extended stopping distance.please provide further information.
Resurfaced front brake drums.
I have had numerous ongoing problems with this car.the check engine lite still comes on intermittenly for no obvious reason and i have replaced the cars whole processor and still have problems.now i have a grinding noise and a vibration when i go to apply my brakes.put new brake shoes on 1 week ago and rotors were in good shape so still have no idea what the problem is now.i have exhaust fumes or gas fumes inside the vehicle at times.please, please help me.i can't afford much more.i have all the basic oil changes done at 3000 miles and have every thing fixed right away. Vss has been replaced 3 times now.
I bought the car less than a year ago and have paid over a $1,000 in repairs.the day i left the check engine light came on.the dealer re-built the transmission twice, but i'm still having problems.recently i had full front & back brake job.when i bought the car the brakes were fine.in less than a year i had only 10% brakes left.the day i left i lost all back brakes.a month later it happened again.now they are saying ford has recalled the anti lock system and master cylinder.please help.
Replaced rear shoes/drums .
Front brake boot failed.
Dt: the contact stated while driving at night the consumer struck a deer and experienced difficulty stopping with the brakes.there was damage to the front hood and headlights.no police report was taken.he drove the vehicle home.upon inspection there was corrosion on brake lines.he suspected this was due to dissimilar metal corrosion and road salts.the vehicle has not been repaired at this time.updated 12/27/05.the brake line burst.
I bought the car less than a year ago and have paid over a $1,000 in repairs.the day i left the check engine light came on.the dealer re-built the transmission twice, but i'm still having problems.recently i had full front & back brake job.when i bought the car the brakes were fine.in less than a year i had only 10% brakes left.the day i left i lost all back brakes.a month later it happened again.now they are saying ford has recalled the anti lock system and master cylinder.please help.
Brakes slowly apply themselves; w/abs, pedal is poor w/no retaining clip to hold up. Booster is weak. Please describe details.tt
Brake pedal sticks due to a weak return spring, also brake booster failure.*skd
Brake booster failure, vehicle hesitates when braking.tt
Failure of the brake pedal, when you apply force to the brake pedal the brake pedal staysin the down postion after taking foot of the brake pedal.consumer was advised by dealer that vacuum power hose booster has a defect.
Replaced vacuum brake booster.
Power brake booster failed.
Brake pedal is slow in returning to its position.
Brakes slowly apply themselves; w/abs, pedal is poor w/no retaining clip to hold up. Booster is weak. Please describe details.tt
Power brake booster failed. *sd
Replaced power brake booster.
Consumer experiencing loose/poor steering wheel control.
Steering noisy/binds intermittently. *dsh
At 30,00 miles the rack and pinion failed,causing loss of vehicle control. Please add further information.
The contact owns a 1992 mercury sable.when the contact took his vehicle to a local mechanic, corrosion was discovered in the steering column.he also discovered that he was experiencing the same failure listed in nhtsa campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members).the manufacturer was unable to provide assistance; however, they stated that because it had exceeded ten years, the parts were unavailable.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 85,591. Updated 10/16/08.*ljthe vehicle would pull to the side. Updated 10/17/08.
Steering failed 8 times. *sd.
Consumer received recall letter concerning subframe,recall repairs completed. Recall number 98v323000.loose steering wheel has too much play.
Air conditioning problems.
Turns ignition switch and nothing happens. Shakes the steering column and it will catch.
Steering failed. Each front tire pointed different directions.
While driving the power steering gives out, causing the vehicle to lose control.had the power steering rack replaced 6 times but vehicle still has the same problem with the power steering.
Suddenly lost power steering.after pump replaced hoses blew.2000 miles later,head gasket blew.
The problem is that the speed sensitive steering "oscilates" between low-effort & high-effort when driving through a curve.makes vehicle tricky to control.also exhibits intermittent pulling to either side that has not been eliminated by thorough front-end maintenance.others with like vehicles report same problems.
Power steering hose ruptured and sprayed catalytic converter with fluid, causing a fire that burned part of the wire harness.
Power steering hose failed causing fluid leakage. Mjs
The high pressure power steering hose is leaking fluid onto theengine and the exhaust manifold.
Power steering hose failed. Fluid poured out on to very hot catalytic converter, producing fire in rear of engine compartment. Extinguished quickly but damage to wiring, vacuum line. Very dangerous for power steering line with flammable fluid to pass directly over catalyt converter.
Automatic transmission failure. In addition, inner and outer tie rods and lower ball joint/control arm/struts/shocks failed.
Inner and outer tie rods broke, lack of proper steering control.tt
Replaced tie rods.
Right wheel bearing and inner tie rod failed. Mjs
While driving 55-60mph tie inner rod end broke and fell onto ground, creating risk of loss of steering. Tt
Right front tie rod failed in self -service car wash when exiting positioning cradle.
Left inner tie rod broke completely off; caused by fatigue failure, no malfunction of vehicle before failure, caused left wheel to turntotally to right, could not control.repair shop replaced tie rod, could have caused crash/rollover.
Mercury sable 1992 power steering leaked.the leak was coming from the rack and pinion.
Loose steering and plenty of play in steering wheel.
Rack and pinion steering failed, causing steering wheel to jerk or kick back .
At 30,00 miles the rack and pinion failed,causing loss of vehicle control. Please add further information.
Rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced because steering was pulling to right.also, replaced oxygen sensor/motor mounts/right and left outer cv boot.
Replaced rack and pinion steering.
When turningcar to the left or right there is a grinding noise present. Vehicle does not fully turn also, dealer has seen vehicle, and said steering rack was sending fluid into the power steering pump.
There is plenty of play in the steering wheel due to a loose steering rack.
Steering problems due to body mount failure, repaired under recall, however problem w/steering still exists.
Damaged bumper isolators due to crash, insurance co. Says they're made as a multi- crash device. Are they configured only as in a one time crash?
Replaced left front/left right power door switch/actuator.
Plastic trim panel on the driver door is separating.tt
Plastic trim panel separated, passenger side door would not open.tt
Rear power door lock failed.
Door hinge bolts loosen or fall out.
The contact owns a 1992 mercury sable.when the contact took his vehicle to a local mechanic, corrosion was discovered in the steering column.he also discovered that he was experiencing the same failure listed in nhtsa campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members).the manufacturer was unable to provide assistance; however, they stated that because it had exceeded ten years, the parts were unavailable.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 85,591. Updated 10/16/08.*ljthe vehicle would pull to the side. Updated 10/17/08.
While traveling at approximately 45 mph all steering control in vehicle was lost. Private mechanic examined vehicle and determined rear subframe bolts on right and left side had corroded/ broke/and disconnected from vehicle.manufacturer informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in recall 98v323000 due to vin.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer receivedrecall 98v323000, rear subframe mounts.contacted the dealer, andno parts wereavailable to correct the problem.please give any further details.
Three out of four motor mounts at the rear sub-frame which supports engine and transmission became detached prior to recall; recall repairs refused by dealer claiming that vehicle was not covered by the prior program eventhough the customer service has given owner a program number (93v-106.002).
Rear subframe mounts failed prior to recall, repairs refused due to expiration of warranty (93v-106).
The consumer had received recall notice from the manufacturer of the vehicle regarding the body mounts on the rear corners of the sub-frame, consumer had recall repairs completed, however also stated that without replacing all of the body mounts at the same time there will be problem.
Rear sub-frame mounts failed prior to recall (93v-106).
Due to recall number 98v323, concerning rear sub-frame mounts. Rear corners of the sub frame mounts corroded, causing damage to engine motor mounts. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Consumer received recall letter concerning subframe,recall repairs completed. Recall number 98v323000.loose steering wheel has too much play.
The motor mounts and transmission mount failed.they broke due to corrosion.ford issued a technical service bulletin (tsb # 92m77) on this problem stating that they would fix this problem only if the mounts were to break and only up until july 31st, 1996 or 60,000 miles/6 years.luckily the failure was caughtin time, otherwise an accident and/or injury would have occurred.i think that if a defective part was installed and a definite outcome was known, there should have been a recall.all northern u.s. States that use road salt were notified of this tsb.i think a failed motor or transmission mountis definitely a serious safety risk.there shouldn't have been a just tsb giving the owner only a certain amount of time before the defective part were to fail.it is almost certain that any prolonged contact with road salt would cause failure.there is no way a motor mount should fail on that new of a car.
The lower left rear subframe completely corroded, and fell off from under the vehicle whilevehicle was parked in the driveway. This vehicle was not included in the recall for subframe corrosion due to vin.please provide any further information.
The rear sub-frame mounts have rusted, causing the rear corners of the subframe to drop.please provide details.
Received recall notice about subframe. Contacted dealer. Was informed that vehicle can not be repaired until july. Mechanic is only doing 6 vehicles a day. Owner feels that this is not prompt enough. This is more convenient to her & refuses to go to another ford dealership.recall has since been repaired.
While driving 30 mph rear sub frame mount bushing separated from the vehicle. Recall 98v323000 for the sub frame mount boltswas issued. Dealer refused to repair the vehicle because it was not included in the recall due to vin.
Recall repairs refused due to vehicle not in state listed. (92s61) *tw
The metal cradle bolts at rear broke and the engine fell off.dealer has seen.
After 5 visits and almost $1,000, marshall ford west in cleveland, oh finally realized the orignal popping noise was the recall - which i had advised them in the first place.my mechanic told me it was the recall item which was the subframe rear mount bolts.i had taken the car in at least on 5 different occasions, had to lease a car one time, they gave me a rental on the next 2 occasions only after i complained.they advised that if they had had the parts in stock, they would have installed the front mount bolts also.after 1 week, the rear mount bolts began popping again.i need someone to check to see if this work was done correctly.they blamed it on other problems, but this was the problem i originally brought it in for.please advise what i can do at this time.i am very unhappy and the noise just keep popping.
While driving under normal conditions steering wheel suddenly locked up without warning.consumer stopped vehicle, turned on hazards, and noticedtransmission and motor had dropped.it was later determined that the subframe rusted around both rear bushings.*nlm
The consumer had received recall notice from the manufacturer of the vehicle regarding the body mounts on the rear corners of the sub-frame, consumer had recall repairs completed, however also stated that without replacing all of the body mounts at the same time there will be problem.
Sub frame rusted due to the problem as described in the sub frame corrosion recall 98v323000. However, this vehicle was not involved in the recall due to vin.
Problems with suspension, electrical system, tires and driver seat. Mr
Corrosion of passenger side rear sub frame, alowing engine to drop down, causing a possible fatal driving condition. Sub frame bolts replaced in a recall.entire sub frame was replaced with a new original part from ford, at a $1,100 cost to myself.
While drivingbody mounts on the rear subframe broke, causing loss of steering control.please give any further details.
When driving in low speed there is a strainingnoise coming from the vehicle. Also, when making a turn there is some knocking noise coming from the vehicle.
The contact owns a 1992 mercury sable.when the contact took his vehicle to a local mechanic, corrosion was discovered in the steering column.he also discovered that he was experiencing the same failure listed in nhtsa campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members).the manufacturer was unable to provide assistance; however, they stated that because it had exceeded ten years, the parts were unavailable.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 85,591. Updated 10/16/08.*ljthe vehicle would pull to the side. Updated 10/17/08.
Steering wheel shakes when vehicle is being driven.also, shakes when foot is on brake. Dealers cannot fix or find problem.
When turningcar to the left or right there is a grinding noise present. Vehicle does not fully turn also, dealer has seen vehicle, and said steering rack was sending fluid into the power steering pump.
Automatic transmission failure. In addition, inner and outer tie rods and lower ball joint/control arm/struts/shocks failed.
When drivingvehicle there is vibration coming from the front end, and when turning to the left the steering will lock up due to the body mounts being detached from the engine.
Both coil springs failed due to corrosion.pieces of spring almost fell out and contacted tire.could have resulted in puncture at high speed.dt
The problem is that the speed sensitive steering "oscilates" between low-effort & high-effort when driving through a curve.makes vehicle tricky to control.also exhibits intermittent pulling to either side that has not been eliminated by thorough front-end maintenance.others with like vehicles report same problems.
Struts failed twice. *dsh
Recall campaign 94e036000.driver's front left spring broke and vehicle towed to mechanic. Replaced two front springs and two struts.also neededsway bar bracket and rear struts. Dealer not aware of the problem.
Replaced upper strut.
Recall campaign 94e036000.driver's front left spring broke and vehicle towed to mechanic. Replaced two front springs and two struts.also neededsway bar bracket and rear struts. Dealer not aware of the problem.
Both front coil springs broke, springs rubbed into tires on both sides making it hard to steer ruining both tires, surprised that the tires on both sides were not punctured due to the springs. Dealer informed me that fractures in the front coil springs has been a problem for the sable, would have hated to have this happen at a greater speed or i am afraid the results could have been a lot worse than two ruined tires
The contact owns a 1992 mercury sable.while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a loud thumping noise.approximately thirty seconds later, the vehicle shut off.he pushed the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the front frame failed.two days later, the vehicle was towed to aaa.a local mechanic arrived a week later and stated that there was wear and tear on the front frame bushing sway bar, which caused the front frame to fail.he notified the manufacturer and they stated that there was a recall for the rear frame, but not the front.the manufacturer would not provide any financial assistance with the repairs and stated that the vehicle was not worth repairing.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 11/06/07
Right wheel bearing and inner tie rod failed. Mjs
1. While driving at 30 mph and getting ready to make a right turn the sway bar brokedue to bolts being rusty, and there is noise coming form the vehicle.2. Attempting to akeleft turn onto highway sway bar broke. Drive rwas at complete stop prior to making turn. In both case, bolts and screws were rusted/broke.
Recall campaign 94e036000.driver's front left spring broke and vehicle towed to mechanic. Replaced two front springs and two struts.also neededsway bar bracket and rear struts. Dealer not aware of the problem.
Ford motor co. Should recall this vehicle. No safety defect mentione din summary.
Rear suspension stabilizer linkfractured.
Rear shocks leak.
Recall campaign 94e036000.driver's front left spring broke and vehicle towed to mechanic. Replaced two front springs and two struts.also neededsway bar bracket and rear struts. Dealer not aware of the problem.
Problems with suspension, electrical system, tires and driver seat. Mr
Steering failed. Each front tire pointed different directions.
Two general ameri-tech tires failed, second one by tread separating/causing accident. *dsh
Sidewall of tire cracked, causing flat.
General ameritech tire separted underneath left fender well, causing loss of control/accident. *sd
All four original tires failed with internal belt separations(general/ameritech st p205/65r15, dota3ur438102).
Original tires failed due to internal belt separation, tire model and size general ameritech p205/65r/s.
Unspecified.
Severe paint erosion/flaking/discoloration....has been noticeable and progressing worse since about 1997.
From what i see on the ford motor car company website they knew their 3.8 liter engines were having this problem.they have never informed me as such and it looks like they may have had a so-called silent recall.after talking to their coustomer relations they gave me no satisfaction whatsoever.they said their recall applies only to 1994 and later models. No recall problem mentione dwithin summary.
Recall related, 97v025, throttle control, contacted dealership on 21 may, said parts are available, in for repair,no parts available.
Vehicle experiencing sudden acceleration.
Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control.
The problem i was having was the inability to shift the car out of "park" in the normal way - start the car, depress the brake and pull the shift lever down.the only way that i could get the car into gear was to pull down on the shift lever while turning the key and then start the engine while in neutral.i discovered, in a conversation with a ford mechanic, that this is a symptom of a failure somewhere in the "brake light" circuit.something as simple as a blown brake light bulb would cause this problem.there was another symptom that was not discussed with the mechanic, as i didn't realize it was related, but could in itself, cause an accident.the cruise control would not disengage by pressing the brake pedal.apparently the de-activation is controlled by a component wired into the brake light circuit.after i got the brake lights working (dirty contacts on the brake light switch), everything was back to normal.the car shifted as it was suppose to and the cruise control again disengaged when the brake pedal was depressed.in my opinion, the interelationship of these components has good potential to be extremely hazardous.it would be easy to inadvertantly put the car in forward gear while intending to put it in reverse when starting it in neutral. The car could roll when starting it in this manner.the failure of the cruise control to disengage gave me the sensation of flooring the car and putting my foot on the brake at the same time.not usually a very good thing to do.that's it.i hope it helps.
Vehicle experiencing sudden acceleration when stopped.
When cruise control engage, vehicle accelerates, dealer can not locate problem so they disconnect the cruise.tt
Whentraveling about 45mph.vehicle took off on its own, and engine kept racing.
Car was being check by friend because of the rpm racing got out of car took off dragging person to house went into lady bedroom with lady in bed injury 2 people
Whiledrivingrpmsrevvedto 4700, and vehicle started slowing down on its own,smoke came out of transmission and vehicle stalled. Transmission was gone. Contacted dealer.
Transmission slips at slow speeds, due to failure of the sensor assembly.
Vehicle experienced recall failure prior to recall notice causing erratic speed control.(97v-025) mjs
Sudden acceleration caused consumer to have an accident.tt
Recall # 97v025000, received recall notice in april of 97. .made appointment on 7/10/97.after arriving at dealership consumer was informed that parts were not available. Dealer will contact when available.
Received recall notice from manufacturer in may ,called to make an appointment to take vehicle in. Dealer said they don't have the parts for this recall, and don't know when parts will be available. Mfr. Recall #97s65.
Throttle position sender failed. *sd
Upon turninginto acar washconsumer shifted transmissioninto drive andvehicle accelerated by itself, causing vehicle to run into a fence and drop down three feet into a house. Consumer's foot was on the brakes when he shifted vehicle into drive.
Vehicle was repaired under recall #97s65 (throttle control). After the repair of the recall, the vehicle's conditionremained the same. Owner states thatwhen running speed control the throttle idles .dealer will be contacted .
Sudden acceleration when driver attempted to depress accelerator, caused loss of control.*skd
Going through an intersection the vehicle started to accelerate without the consumer placing his foot on the gas; in order to stop the vehicle,the gear had to be placed in netural.please describe in detail.
While vehicle was in park, vehicle surged forward after parking brake was released. Also brakes would not stop vehicle when they were applied. Dealers stated accelerator cable was faulty.
Gas pedal lost all resistance/went to floor, when pressed hard, rendering vehicle inoperable due to failure of accelerator cable. *dsh
Problems with suspension, electrical system, tires and driver seat. Mr
Heater core is leaking causing a bad odor and disbursing coolant into car.tt
Heater hoses damaged. Yh
Driver's window has fallen off the tracks and into the door frame, cause unknown. *ml
While driving, smelled burning odor; moments later, rear window exploded; glass shattered, injuring rear occupants; caused by short in windshield wiper.tt
Windshield providing poor visibility while driving under sunny conditions.
Intermittent switch. While traveling on interstate in recent snowstorm, wiper/washer would not work. Same problem twice on another, 1994, vehicle of same type. Dealers acknowledge regular failure/complaints on these switches. Dealer, regional office, and ford customer assistance center refuse to replace switch except at full charge of nearly $200. Sudden loss of visibility due to poor design/defective equipment is a major safety issue!
While driving, smelled burning odor; moments later, rear window exploded; glass shattered, injuring rear occupants; caused by short in windshield wiper.tt
Windshield wipers do not completely turn off and move to "stowed" position when the control knob is turned off; the blades stay up a little on the windshield.wiper motor continues to make wipers move slightly.this is an intermittent problem.it has happened several times over the past couple of months.i just used today's date as t he date of the incident because it happened again this morning.
Windshield wiper failed.
The windshield wipersbecome inoperable in rainy weather conditions. Also, the motor has been replaced four times which did not remedy the problem.please give any further details.
In april 1996 windshield wipers would stopped working in rain and ice storms.we had to pull off of the highway many times to try to clean the windows while on a couple different trips.they would stop anywhere on the windshield.in december 1996, fed up took car into the ford dealer.the dealer could not figure out what was wrong and diagnosed the steering column/dash switch assembly and replaced the switch-multi-function/windshield wiper assembly.i left the dealer, was caught in rain and the wipers did not work again.the ford dealer had me return the next week.they still could not find anything wrong.i then was able to find someone who could help some and replaced the wiper motor.this seemed to lessen the problem.however, the wipers still stop where they want to on the windshield.i am hoping that after hearing the news about the 1993 and 1994 mercury sable wiper problem that someone has arrived at a resolution to this problem and, can assist and possibly compensate for my expenses if this was a manufacturer's problem.when i spoke to mercury in february for the latest recall they stated there has not been any reports on the wiper problem.please let me know my next step, if any.thank you,janice l. Rowland.
Windshield wiper motor and harness failed.
Windshield wiper motor malfunctioned,causing visibility problems which may result in an accident.
Right wheel loose
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