We found the following complaints for MERCURY SABLE (1995)
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Airbag light flashes will not go off and airbag will not deploy
Air bags: sitting at light getting ready to amke left turn when vehicle approached driving approximately 50mph.hit vehicle left front ,which knocked my vehicle into wall , air bags did not deploy.
Had a frontal collision, drivers air bag did not deploy.tt
Owner was driving and applied the brakes and slid into the rear of the car in front of him. Hit the rear, going 15mph and the air bags didn't deploy.
Traveling 45-50mph when vehicle in front suddenly stopped. Sable rearended the vehicle. Upon impact, neither air bags deployed. Passenger hit windshield with head. Passenger failed to used seat belt at time.
While driving steering became very difficult due to rear engine mounts malfunctioningwhich resulted in loss of vehicle control and caused a collision. Also, air bags deployed. But driver's air bag did not deflate, trapping the occupant in the vehicle and sustaining injuries.
Had a frontal collision, passengers air bag did not deploy.tt
Driving 28 mph or less consumer hitmedian divider which was located about only 10 feet away, both sides air bags deployed, causing the consumer to receive 10 stitches on forehead.
While driving 30-40 mph down a hill vehicle was involved in a crash. Hit on the front and right side and there was no deployment of air bags. Vehicle is being repaired. There was $2,700.00worth of damages.
I'm concerned about electrical shorts and radiator failures in just four years, ford no help even with an esp
Car stalls in warm weather.on one of many stalled occasions i was stopped at a red light and when it turned green the car lunged as if it were moving but stalled and a man in a truck behind me slammed on his brakes but a woman behind him slammed into his truck.they had an accident because my car stalled and stopped short.also, right rear window wont go down sometimes.the a/c stinks and the heater smells like super hot dried burnt carpeting.there's a gas smells so heavy at times in the back seat i'm scared for my children to be back there.the dash lights get so hot i'm afraid it's going to melt something or start a fire.the car is had to start on certain days.other days it starts right up. Sometimes the car starts and runs great. Other days it starts but you can feel something isn't right and the car will feel like it's on the verge of stalling but then you can hear it start back up again.almost like the ignition is turning on and off.i have a list of all the repairs done to my car just after i purchased it and there is some major bills in this pile!reading that other people are having the same exact problems with their sables is proof that ford put out an unsafe car!i haven't got the money to buy another car.i can hardly afford to fix the one i have but it's all i got.shame on ford!i won't be buying another ford in the future unless they resolve this mess!
Battery negative cable replaced.nlm
This will be the 4th alternator since 8/29/97
Honorable mention is the rear view mirror fell off 2 times / engine seals were prelaced at 69000 miles /
Vehicle stalled while driving on highway.
Since i have purcahsed the car (it was the showcase car) every summer as the weather gets hot the car without any warning will cut off. I took it back to the dealer and on several ocassions (two of which they keep the car for a week) they could not find the problem so, they were unable to help me and the problem continued. I don't know if it"s related to the air condition or this gasket problem that i just became aware of from another car dealer. All i know is theat that it happens when the outside environment is fairly warm . It happens without warning and lucily i am a city driver and have not had an accident or been killed on the highway. I would like to keep the car if it can be repaired. Otherwise i have to get rid of it. Alli have been told is that it can"t be fixedunless it can be duplicated at the shop and to come back next time it happens, but the problem with that is once the car stops it may start right up again in 10 mins. Or one hour.nr
Car would not stop runniing had to take out the fuses to stop the car from runnung.
Intermittently, while driving vehicle would stall unexpectedly which may cause a crash.never took vehicle to dealer.cause unknown.please provide further information.
Need to be reimbursed by ford for repair costs for two events--- as ordered in california suit settled 10/25/2001 in which ford must reimburseowners nationwide who paid or will pay to repair failed ignition systems. (sup[erior court judge michael e. Ballachey . )please advise how we can receive payment.
This car has been in the shop 9 times with same problem and is now parked, will not run.
While driving, experience intermittent sudden engine shut down, at 40mph, no prior warning, dealer's replaced computer module.tt
Key gets stuck in ignition switch. Intermittently.
Key sticks in ignition,oftenwill not shut off ignition completely, i'm afraid that it will get to the point that i cannot shut the engine off.
Consumer's car from time to time can shut off no matter how fastconsumer is going, or how long consumer has been driving. The part is t.f.i(thick fixture ignition. Contacted dealership, anddealerwas willing to replace part at consumer's cost.
While driving, front coil springs broke, causingfront end of the vehicle to drop. Lower rear subframe mount plate nut has been replaced.fluctuating speedometer was replaced.starter and wire harness have been replaced.muffler and tail pipe have been replaced.2 front coil springs and strut bearing plates have been replaced.
Wire to started corroded, dealer is aware of the problem, there is a repair kit
Starter motor failed.
1995 mercury sable has experienced several problems. *mr the engine would idle, run rough, stall, and restart immediately, the a/c had blown warm air, the remote fuel door latch had broken, the engine made a loud squealing sound while being driven, and there was a coolant leak.the headgasket , timing cover, oil pan, broken fuel door spring, and starter circuit wiring assembly have all been replaced.recall #97v019000 *scc
Two wires had been placed together at the factory causing a resistance and wires to burn, while driving consumer smelled smoke and burning rubber and then all the dash lights went out.
Consumer speedometer doesn't givecorrect reading. Reading indicatesvehicle is going much faster. Dealer's safety inspection of vehicle found nothing wrong.afterwheel alignment was donewiring harness was moved too close toexhaust system.vehicle almost caught on fire & startedd smoking severely. Wires onexhaust wall melted. Dealer said wires were moved backed to where they belonged & it would be fine.
When drivingdriver smelled burning odorcoming from the dashboard.consumer stated thatwire melted, causing the burning smell.
Severely melted wiring connectors at relay and in fuel tank at top of sender/fuel pump!!!!
While driving, front coil springs broke, causingfront end of the vehicle to drop. Lower rear subframe mount plate nut has been replaced.fluctuating speedometer was replaced.starter and wire harness have been replaced.muffler and tail pipe have been replaced.2 front coil springs and strut bearing plates have been replaced.
Wiring overheated and plug and switch burned.
Nhtsa recall 01v390000/ manufacturer's recall 01s30.took vehicle in to be repaired. Dealer replaced circuit breaker, but dealer refused to replace defective cooling fan motor.
The junction box behind the light panel melted,causingrear lights/ parking lights andpanel lights to blow out.no fuses blown. Everything was deformed. Dealer contacted and was aware of the problem.incident occurred once a month. Repairs done at the owner's expense.
Whene vehicle is driven above 60 mphspeedometer does not register the correct speed.operaton is very erratic, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Sitting in the vehicle smelled something burning.opened the door to see where it was burning.turned on headlight switch and a fire broke out on the dashboard.
This defect caused no parking lights, tail lights, side markers or dash lights. Dealer said this problem is common!one becomes a sitting duck in the dark with no lights in the sides or rear of vehicle. Please make ford recall and correct this dangerous defect.
Consumer had just driven vehicle about 65 miles, parked it at work and then about 10 minutes after turning vehicle off, it started to smoke and afterwards came the flames. The fire started in the dashboard. The vehicle was totaled.
I had been noticing a strange burning smell in the car for some time - but couldn't place its source.i found the smell getting stronger over time, and stronger when the headlights were on.then i noticed that the dash area surrounding the headlight switch was warm to the touch.i pulled off the headlight switch knob, and the switch shaft was burning - too hot to touch.i obtained a new headlight switch and proceeded to dissaemble the dash.i found the back end (plastic connector receptable body) of the switch totally melted,and some of the wires had their insulation melted clear off, down to bare copper.luckily none of the wires were touching in the bare areas.the male end of the harness (that plugs into the switch) was melted into the switch body.i had to buy a new replacement connector, splice it in and make up some new wires, and then install the new switch.the auto parts stores say that although ford doesn't have the connector + pigtail assembly available as a dealer item, it is an aftermarket item since "they burn up so often."had i not intervened when i did, i could have had a severe in-dash fire, plus lost my lights at night.my lights never stopped working, although the burning smell was evident.mercury customer assistance advised no prior reports of this type.
Window wiper/high beam/turn signal switch is faulty causing wipers to not park in proper position also intermittent headlight problems
The contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 160,000.
Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, andmechanic determined that the motor mounts need to be replaced due to corrosion.
Consumer requesting reimbursement for repairs on a 1995 mercury sable. Consumer repaired the vehicle for recall problems before a recall was received and would like reimbursement for the cost.the head gaskets, timing cover gaskets and oil pan were replaced due to the vehicle overheating.
My complaint relates to ford and its handling of the problems associated with the 3.8 engine. When notified of the recallbecause of the gasket problem i took my 1995 sable to a ford dealer for correction. The car is not used too much, and consequently the time extension(to 7 years) ran out, but with only 28,000 miles on the new gaskets (72,000 miles total on the vehicle), they failed last month. Ford has no interest in providing any relief. Mileage to them is irrelevant, only the time. Pretty lousy approach to fixing an engineering design flaw. Purchases of ford products area thing of the past. Just had to enter a formal complaint and get it off my chest. If you can use me as any kind of a witness against them give a call.
Vehicle started to smoke/temperature gauge went to high. Called dealer, andthey towed vehicle.a mechanic states that engine cooling fan was not blowing. Dealer replaced engine, and charged consumer for engine cooling fan for which there was a recall.consumer's vehicle was not included in recall due to vin.
Timing cover gasket, crankshaft, motor mounts and radiator assembly failed. The consumer stated that all these repairs were made after the warranty had expired, an under hood fire occurred on 02-jan-2002, the next day consumer became aware of recall 97v019 regarding possibility of cooling fan bearing seizing causing vehicle fire.
1995 mercury sable has experienced several problems. *mr the engine would idle, run rough, stall, and restart immediately, the a/c had blown warm air, the remote fuel door latch had broken, the engine made a loud squealing sound while being driven, and there was a coolant leak.the headgasket , timing cover, oil pan, broken fuel door spring, and starter circuit wiring assembly have all been replaced.recall #97v019000 *scc
Timing cover gasket, crankshaft, motor mounts and radiator assembly failed. The consumer stated that all these repairs were made after the warranty had expired, an under hood fire occurred on 02-jan-2002, the next day consumer became aware of recall 97v019 regarding possibility of cooling fan bearing seizing causing vehicle fire.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle slows down and will not accelerate until the vehicle stalls to a stop.the vehicle runs fine after it is restarted.the dealership and two independent repair shops could not duplicate the problem.there was nothing illuminated on the dash prior to each incident. Updated 10/4/2006 -the consumer noticed that teh abs light has illuminated twice, once while the vehicle was running and once while it was not.
The contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. The contact stated the vehicle would sporadically stall when driving in warm to hot temperatures. The contact stated the engine would have to be shut off and cooled off before being able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection of the failure. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.
The vehicle started to smoke.the consumer pulled over to the side of the road, to find the fire had completely gone out.*
Engine motor mounts were defective.
The contact owns a 1995 mercury sable.while driving at any speed, the radiator fan shuts off and does not come back on.as a result, the temperature in the vehicle increases.the dealer was notified and gave the contact the runaround.the contact referenced three nhtsa campaign id numbers 01i011000, 01v390000, and 97v019000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan).the contact was informed that the safety improvement campaign expired.she stated that she never received a recall notice.the failure mileage was 60,000.
I would like to know if there have been any recalls within the last 2 yrs on the cooling system of the 1995 mercury sable. We were told that a recall had been issued for a head gasket problem however, we never received and bulletins. We have the head gasket, water pump, plate above water pump go out at the same time. This vehicle has only 73,000 miles .we need some help.
Consumerreceived a recall notice for cooling system, but was told by threedealers that since business had slowed /down , it will be about 6-8 weeks before they will schedule him for his recall repair.they told him that they were savingappointments for their paying customers.
Cylinder head gasket leaks due to faulty machining of cylinder head.results in overheating, engine failure or fire.i had the water pump and radiator replaced before a goodyear tire center in cincinnati knew exactly what caused the overheating condition.they stated that they have been repairing 3.8l ford taurus and sable overheat conditions for 1994/95 models.they fix at least one a week and have been doing this for awhile.they state that the cylinder heads are not properly machined which causes the head gasket failure.my total bill was $1,178.41.for more information contact goodyear tire center, 6289 glenway ave., cincinnati, oh 45211, (513) 661-1510.i feel this should have been a direct recall due to the number of faulty machined cylinder heads.thank-you for your help in resolving this issue.
Anti freeze leaked out after safety recall # 98s36 was done on 12/5/00.
Nhtsa campaign #97v019000 may apply although the radiator fan motor in our car failed in warm weather here in tucson, az!!!the fan "froze up" and stopped working. This resulted in enormous smoke coming out from the engine under the hood of the car. We immediately turned off the car and had it towed to our local repair shop where they replaced the radiator fan motor. I would like to be contacted by someone to discuss this incident and how i might have some success in billing ford/lincoln/mercury for the costs of repair.
Consumer stated that vehicle was leaking coolant intoengine which caused it to smoke . Consumerhad thisvehicle checked out andhe was told that it was leaking coolant. He called the manufacturer and was told that there was no recall.
Head gasket and water pump failed two times.
Engine failure due to faulty hose manafold, causing entire engine to need replacing....
Consumer states engine cooling fan failed prior to receiving safety recall 01s30 relating to the engine cooling fan. Consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs paid out of pocket.consumer no longer has vehicle in her posession due to an accident.
Consumer contacteddealer on several occasions in reference to nhtsa recall 01v390000/manufacturer's recall 01s30. Dealer has stated that parts were not available, parts were on backorder. Please provide any further details.
Lionel barnet, p.a. Who is writing on behalf of mr. Bader states that the owner recevied notice of safety recall 01s30/o1m09 relating to cooling fan motor failure. Prior to receipt of recall notice, mr. Bader, a qualified automotive mechanic, found it necessary to repair his vehicle due to overheating and discovered that the fan motor had seized. Mr. Bader is requesting reimbursement of the reasonable charges he incurred in repairing his vehicle without further delay.
The cooling fan caused a fire.
Received recall notice 97v019000 in the mail. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle for repairs on date given. Picked vehicle up. The vehicle had caught fire after repairs were done on 02 sep 99. The remedy for the engine cooling fan had failed.
Vehicle started to smoke/temperature gauge went to high. Called dealer, andthey towed vehicle.a mechanic states that engine cooling fan was not blowing. Dealer replaced engine, and charged consumer for engine cooling fan for which there was a recall.consumer's vehicle was not included in recall due to vin.
Received recall notice 01 i 011 000. Contacted dealership, and was informed no parts were available. Checked later, and given same information. This has been a month anda half since receiving notice.
Several unexpectedexperienceswith cooling system failure. Recall numbers;97v019000,01v390000, & 01i011000. *sc
While having the air conditioning serviced the engine over heated due to the fan not responding to temperature raising.a service campaign was issued by the manufacture but the failure occured (2) weeks after the deadline.the manufacture is not assisting with this campaign.nhtsa campaign number 01i011 engine cooling system.please describe detailsts
Recall o1i011000 dealer replaced only the resistor in april.when i questioned them about this replacing the cooling fan i was told "if the cooling fan was going to fail, it would have failed at that time."on 06/14/2002 the engine coling fan failed.i had the car towed to berge ford in mesa, az.480-497-7600.the dealer inspected the vehicle.the radiator exploded from the heat.sergio told me that the engine cooling fan failure is was the root of all the damage.the dealer refused to cover the cost of the repairs.they did cover the cost of the engine cooling fan.they also refused to provide a rental car per direction of the recall letter.that was an additional $157.15 cost to me.i would like to know what action i can take to recover my costs?one last thing, as i was filling out this form i noticed berge ford had recorded the vehicle mileage incorrectly for my vehicle.john rediken is my normal service consultant.
While driving 60 mph the fan motor caught on fire. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The dealership has been notified but did not resolve the problem. *mr
Blown head gasket, failed motor mounts, failed timing chain cover gasket, transmission gasket failure, radiator leak and cooling fan failure.
This was repaired at berge ford in mesa, az.this is the second complaint related to this engine cooling fan failure.i have had to take the car back for additional work that i believe was caused by the cooling fan failure.the harmonic balancer warped from the engine heat and welded itself to the crank shaft.both had to be replaced at an additional cost of $1460.00i feel that berge ford or ford motor company should reimburse me for the repairs due to the negligence of their service people.
Blown head gasket, failed motor mounts, failed timing chain cover gasket, transmission gasket failure, radiator leak, coolong fan failure
Consumer states that while driving the fan on the vehicle stopped and the engine overheated.the consumer could not drive the vehicle.contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.the consumer stated that the dealer replaced the engine cooling fan.but was advised that the fan will not operate due to a blown or shorted constant control relay module.*scc
Parts forrecall 01v390000 concerning engine cooling fan bearingwere not available for months. While waiting for parts, vehicle caught on fire.
Head gasket has cracked and engine overheated while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything.consumer adds malfunction of fan motor recall was the cause of the head gasket.
The engine cooling fan caught onfire. Insurance adjustor said bearings in fan motor locked up,causing a build up ofheat & smoke. This caused the relay switch to short out, causing engine cooling fan to burn.
Electric motor fan failed. Yh
Timing cover gasket, crankshaft, motor mounts and radiator assembly failed. The consumer stated that all these repairs were made after the warranty had expired, an under hood fire occurred on 02-jan-2002, the next day consumer became aware of recall 97v019 regarding possibility of cooling fan bearing seizing causing vehicle fire.
Timing cover gasket, crankshaft, motor mounts and radiator assembly failed. The consumer stated that all these repairs were made after the warranty had expired, an under hood fire occurred on 02-jan-2002, the next day consumer became aware of recall 97v019 regarding possibility of cooling fan bearing seizing causing vehicle fire.
Nhtsa recall 01v390000/ manufacturer's recall 01s30.took vehicle in to be repaired. Dealer replaced circuit breaker, but dealer refused to replace defective cooling fan motor.
Recall campaign; 97v019000 consumer receivedrecall notice in reference to circuit breaker.after the recall repairs, the consumer discovered the signals were not working.the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs.after picking up the vehicle, the consumer discovered that the directional signals were not working and the engine stalled out at low speeds and at stop lights, cutting out the power brakes and the power steering. *scthe dealer claimed the problems were unrelated with the recall.
Recall o1i011000 repairs were done, dealer replaced cooling fan resistor. While driving engine cooling fan failed. Dealer has inspected vehicle. On 14-jun-02 at berge ford mesa, az 480-497-7600.
Vehicle caught on fire.there was a recall letter sent to consumer, (01i011000) the fire was due to the conditions stated in the recall letter.consumer is looking for assistance to cover the costs of repair to vehicle.*jg
Radiator and all coolant hoses replaced.nlm
Radiator hose failed.
Water hose broke.
Blown head gasket, failed motor mounts, failed timing chain cover gasket, transmission gasket failure, radiator leak and cooling fan failure.
By pass kite for heater coil needed to be replaced to due to rust in radiator. Dealer has serviced and repaired.please provide further information.
I'm concerned about electrical shorts and radiator failures in just four years, ford no help even with an esp
4 months after buying the car, the engine started to heat up, and leak. I took it to the nearest mechanic for repair. I had purchassed extended warranty, but the dealer reimbursed only $19.84 out of $544.00. Ford didn't respond to my previous queries concerning another vehicle. So i'm contacting you, hoping for a help. Had to replace radiator and belt serpentine. Please help me in getting my money back. Lou.
Speedometer failed to operate after repairs were done in aug 1997 with 20,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and informed consumer repairs would be at consumer'sexpense. Also vehicle stalled and died while driving on the highway.in addition, dealer replaced transmission/ thermostat/multi-function switch/ map sensor/speed control sensor, and rear sub-frame mounts.
When we purchased the car, it had 120,673 miles.about 3 months after we bought it, we started experiencing problems with the car overheating. The temp indicator would rise to hot, stay there for about a minute or more and then go back to normal. We put in a new thermostat, but occasionally the car would overheat. By the time we pulled over to stop the car, the temp gauge would return to normal. This has continued, intermittently, until last thursday. While driving home from work, the temp gauge rose to hot, the engine started to mis-fire and i saw blue smoke coming out the back. I managed to get the car home, but it never started again. When we checked the oil, it was up a quart. (my guess is anti-freeze in the crankcase.) looks like a blown head gasket. I have since heard rumors that it may be a common problem for that engine.
Radiator and all coolant hoses replaced.nlm
Defective thermostat caused excessive pressure build-up, resulting in radiator failure.
Cylinder head gasket leaks due to faulty machining of cylinder head.results in overheating, engine failure or fire.i had the water pump and radiator replaced before a goodyear tire center in cincinnati knew exactly what caused the overheating condition.they stated that they have been repairing 3.8l ford taurus and sable overheat conditions for 1994/95 models.they fix at least one a week and have been doing this for awhile.they state that the cylinder heads are not properly machined which causes the head gasket failure.my total bill was $1,178.41.for more information contact goodyear tire center, 6289 glenway ave., cincinnati, oh 45211, (513) 661-1510.i feel this should have been a direct recall due to the number of faulty machined cylinder heads.thank-you for your help in resolving this issue.
Vehicle overheated and leaked coolant due to a defective head gasket.consumer stated thatmanufacturer had issued a technical service bulletin on the defective head gasket,and issued a warranty.head gasket failed after the warranty had expired.manufacturer refuses to replace head gasket.service bulletin #98-4-9. Head gasket failed when it was seven years and seven months.*scc
When driving consumer noticed white smoke coming out of tail pipe.mechanic stated that the head gaskets were blown. Tsconsumer never received recall notification regarding head gaskets, therefore dealer was not willing to do anything.head gaskets had to be replaced three times at owners expense.
2nd time that the head gasket has blown on this engine.the original engine failed at 60k only got 50k out of this engine.i have a ford escort w/ 176k and have never had a problem with it.
While driving at 65 mphhead gasketblewout,engine heads cracked, and there was also damage to the intake. Vehicle became inoperable. Consumer is asking for a refund of repair cost. *yd
Engine blewout aftervehicle was repaired underextended warrnty ofhead gaskets. Manufacturer has been notified.
Rear motor mount required replacement.*mjs
When we purchased the car, it had 120,673 miles.about 3 months after we bought it, we started experiencing problems with the car overheating. The temp indicator would rise to hot, stay there for about a minute or more and then go back to normal. We put in a new thermostat, but occasionally the car would overheat. By the time we pulled over to stop the car, the temp gauge would return to normal. This has continued, intermittently, until last thursday. While driving home from work, the temp gauge rose to hot, the engine started to mis-fire and i saw blue smoke coming out the back. I managed to get the car home, but it never started again. When we checked the oil, it was up a quart. (my guess is anti-freeze in the crankcase.) looks like a blown head gasket. I have since heard rumors that it may be a common problem for that engine.
Head gasket and water pump failed two times.
Motor replaced on my car , a 95 mercury sable, replaced at 85,000 miles and just blew again i now have 123,00 on the car and just want to express my gratitude for you changing my mind on future purchases of ford products. I work for a teer 2 supplier of color conc. To gm and have always purchased ford in spite of the savings i receive through work. Can you help me or not with my expenses for repair of another motor?
Blown head gasket, failed motor mounts, failed timing chain cover gasket, transmission gasket failure, radiator leak and cooling fan failure.
Consumer received recall notification (00m09) for premature head gasket failure, when consumer took vehicle in she was advised that head gasket was going out and it was also determined that vehicle was a salvage title, therefore dealership was not able to honor recall notice, consumer advised them it was salvaged due to theft not an accident, dealership advised consumer that recall notice was voided by the state not the manufacturer.
Blown head gasket, failed motor mounts, failed timing chain cover gasket, transmission gasket failure, radiator leak, coolong fan failure
Head gasket goes outprematurely, causing engine to overheat. Had partreplaced , problem reoccurred.
Comments: i have a 1995 mercury sable with 52,000 miles on it.someyears ago, ford issued a letter saying it would make repairs if the head gasket prematurely blew on this car at under 60,000 miles or within 5 years.about two weeks ago, with no warning, my sable blew its head gasket in my garage, after i had turned off the car and gotten out of it.it was just a miracle that i was still in the garage with my husband when it happened.normally, i would have gone in the house and shut the door.at any rate, i turned around and smoke was billowing from the rear of the car.my husband jumped in the car (i wouldn't have done that) and backed it into our court.i ran for the phone and called 911.my point is, thatexcept for the fluke of my being in the garage at the time, my house could have gone up in smoke!when i called the local ford dealer, they referred me to ford customer service.josh at customer service told me that the "customer satisfaction program" on this car had expired and that there are no available coverages.he further stated that i had no recourse to anyone else in the company because ford had "empowered" the customerservice program to answer all questions of this type.i think that ifmy house had burned down, ford certainly would have had some liability.the cost to repair the vehicle is $2,000, nearly as much as it's worth.is there anything you can do to help me with this problem?
Head gasket is leaking anti- freeze intoengine block mixing with oil,causingengine to burn up and vehicle to die without any prior warning.
Was pressing on accelerator at 55mph andengine moved upward. When accelerator was released,engine dropped down whichcausedsteering to become very hard.an independent mechanic indicated motor mounts were broken.
Engine dropped on a/c manifold due to both motor mount failures. Yh
Consumer received recall notification of the head gasket and the dealership tried to charge consumer, the repair completed however additional damages to gaskets, no additional charges.*mjs
I realize that ford has extended the warranty on the head gasket.i also believe they should extend their warranty to cover the timing cover gasket as well.i called a number of dealers.the overall impression i got was that they are seeing more and more 3.8 liter engines with leaking timing cover gaskets.which comes first? the blown head gasket or thefailed timing cover gasket.also the speedometer seems to last 12000-15000 miles.it took the dealer 6 months to get the replacement parts for the last one that went bad.
4 months after buying the car, the engine started to heat up, and leak. I took it to the nearest mechanic for repair. I had purchassed extended warranty, but the dealer reimbursed only $19.84 out of $544.00. Ford didn't respond to my previous queries concerning another vehicle. So i'm contacting you, hoping for a help. Had to replace radiator and belt serpentine. Please help me in getting my money back. Lou.
Engine head gaskets has blown out, resulting in a defective radiator and timing cap.dealer has been notified.
Cylinder head gasket leaks due to faulty machining of cylinder head.results in overheating, engine failure or fire.i had the water pump and radiator replaced before a goodyear tire center in cincinnati knew exactly what caused the overheating condition.they stated that they have been repairing 3.8l ford taurus and sable overheat conditions for 1994/95 models.they fix at least one a week and have been doing this for awhile.they state that the cylinder heads are not properly machined which causes the head gasket failure.my total bill was $1,178.41.for more information contact goodyear tire center, 6289 glenway ave., cincinnati, oh 45211, (513) 661-1510.i feel this should have been a direct recall due to the number of faulty machined cylinder heads.thank-you for your help in resolving this issue.
I own a 1995 mercury sable station wagon. At 69,000 miles the head gasket failed. Ford motor company acknowledged the defective part in technical service bulletin 98-4-9. Ford issues a 5 yr/60,000 warranty in 1998 and a 7 yr/100,000 mile warranty in 2000. The head gaskets on my vehicle did not fail until the vehicle was 7 years and seven months --which was over the warranty period. This part should have been recalled for safety reasons. It is unfair to make the public pay for a defective part.nlm
Blown head gasket on all ford 3800's. Ts
Was driving approximately 65mph when heard a noisein the engine. Then pulled vehicle to the side and turned the ignition off. Whenrestarted engine and put it in the drive gear, heard a clanking noise then the engine dropped to the transmission. Consumer had vehicle towed to roswell auto care service station.---770-552-8419, the mechanic said the motor mounts went bad,to repair the cost was $190.
Broken engine mounts have been replaced twice and must now be replaced again.
Engine dropped on a/c manifold due to both motor mount failures. Yh
Previously reported failure of timing chain front cover gasket in 3/2000.we paid to replace failed gasket at ford dealer, ford refused to give any relief.now 7 months later entire engine had to be replaced - shop indicated failure was caused by leakage from timing chain front cover gasket, causing crankcase bearing failure.it appears this problem is widespread - it was well known to shop.ford should be required to recall affected vehicles and pay for repairs.
Head gasket failed while travelling at 70 mph on florida i95.4 passengers ,including an 11 month old infant in a car seat. During head gasket failure , vehicle lost allpower andstalled in the highway traffic lane.vehicle had to be pushed off the highway while oncoming traffic was in close proximity tooccupants. Infant could not safely be removed from seat until area was clear of traffic which was approachingat the speed limit of 70mph..this was an apparant hazzard to life and limb for all of us in and out of the vehicle.vehicle was towed to an approved aaa service station where it was determined that the vehicle's head gasket had blown.
Head gasket failed causing vehicle to overheat, consumer not notified by deal about 60,000 mile extended warrenty prior to this failure.nlm
While the car was being repaired for other reasons, yates-suntrup ford of kirkwood, missouri, advised me that the motor mounts needed to be replaced,becaused of serious safety concerns, i authorized replacement.ford motor company has denied responsibility.
Engine head gasket problem and manufacturer repair program not reported to new second owner of vehicle and ford will not honor repair of problem
There is a leakage within the engine head gasket, causing engine to overheat.also, when settingcruise control and applying brakes, vehicle accelerated. Finally, motor motor mounts broke,causingvehicle to shake.
The vehicle stalled without warning.
Timing chain front cover gasket and transmission pan side cover gasket have both failed prematurely. *et
Motor mounts recall on similar models but dealer fefused to repair due to vin.
After having head gasket replaced for $900.00 one year later a recall came out for head gasket. Dealer refused to reimburse consumer. The consumer was requesting the manufacturer to refund him the cost of replacing the head gasket for the second time.
Engine head gasket blew out, causing engineleakage .
Consumer states the head gasket is leaking coolant into engine..
Car stalls in warm weather.on one of many stalled occasions i was stopped at a red light and when it turned green the car lunged as if it were moving but stalled and a man in a truck behind me slammed on his brakes but a woman behind him slammed into his truck.they had an accident because my car stalled and stopped short.also, right rear window wont go down sometimes.the a/c stinks and the heater smells like super hot dried burnt carpeting.there's a gas smells so heavy at times in the back seat i'm scared for my children to be back there.the dash lights get so hot i'm afraid it's going to melt something or start a fire.the car is had to start on certain days.other days it starts right up. Sometimes the car starts and runs great. Other days it starts but you can feel something isn't right and the car will feel like it's on the verge of stalling but then you can hear it start back up again.almost like the ignition is turning on and off.i have a list of all the repairs done to my car just after i purchased it and there is some major bills in this pile!reading that other people are having the same exact problems with their sables is proof that ford put out an unsafe car!i haven't got the money to buy another car.i can hardly afford to fix the one i have but it's all i got.shame on ford!i won't be buying another ford in the future unless they resolve this mess!
When accelerating there was a loud clunk,enginewas,moving. This broke air conditioning line. There wasa recall presently for engine mounts, but dealer told consumer recall had already been performed.
Vehicle overheats, runs rough with a heavy white smoke coming fromtail pipe becausehead gaskets have failed prematurely.dealer has been notified.
A recall letter was received about premature head gasket failure, saying that the vehicle can stop unexpectedly. Dealer has been contacted.
Faulty cylinder head gasket resulted in overheating and damage to other endine components (water pump, radiator).*mjs
Small coolant loss; upon examination by dealer found to have a head gasket leak and a timing chain cover leak.head gasket leak on this engine is a known problem and is under warranty from ford motor company.however, timing chain cover leakage is not under extended warranty.but it seems that many vehicles suffering from head gasket leak also show a leak from timing chain cover.if unrepaired this can lead to abrupt seizure of engine causing a safety hazard.is it possible that the two are related and the same extended warranty should apply to both problems.
Cracked engine block and blown head gaskets, causing the vehicle to overheat. In addition, motor mounts failed, and ongoing transmission problems of knocking/hesitating and lurching.
There was a recall in june 1995 92m77 for 1993 taurus. Looking at the nhtsa website it appears that the motor mount problems wasn't solved until at least 1998. Thus the recall should be extended.thank you.
I would like to know if there have been any recalls within the last 2 yrs on the cooling system of the 1995 mercury sable. We were told that a recall had been issued for a head gasket problem however, we never received and bulletins. We have the head gasket, water pump, plate above water pump go out at the same time. This vehicle has only 73,000 miles .we need some help.
Driver took the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, and mechanic noticed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
Our 1995 mercury sable had 54,500 miles on it and the head gaskets failed.had vehicle towed to dealer and they explained that the head gaskets failed and that we may possibly need a new engine.we had previously rec'd several recall notices from mercury regarding 1994 and 1995 sable and defective head gaskets.when we rec'd notices we took vehicle to dealer and they explained that they could not replace the head gasket unless it was defective at the present time.well, needless to say it was three months over the seven year or 100,000 warranty for the defective head gaskets and ours failed.i question why mercury did not replace all head gaskets if they were aware that they were defective.spoke with our mercury dealer and he said that there is nothing he can do.i've been doing some research on the problem and i noticed that there are a lot more complaints about this issue.what can we as consumers do to have mercury replace all defective equipment?we are now out $1200.00 because of a know defective piece of euqipment.
While driving up a hill vehicle lost power. Itfelt like carrying a load.dealerinformed consumer that it was the engine head gasket.
We blew a head gasket and then discovered there have been numerous problems with this on 1995 sables.ford should have done a recall to rectify the problem.
I have a 1995 mercury sable that has a bad head gasket.i was told by my mechanic that there was a recall by ford, but after calling and leaving messages, i am unable to confirm this.please advise.thank you!i am also listing numerous problems that have occurred with the suspension and brakes in the last year.
Consumer tookvehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, andmechanic noticed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
Temperature goes up andengine check light comes on.consumer it not able to drive car. Consumerfeels car may burn up.
While driving steering became very difficult due to rear engine mounts malfunctioningwhich resulted in loss of vehicle control and caused a collision. Also, air bags deployed. But driver's air bag did not deflate, trapping the occupant in the vehicle and sustaining injuries.
We purchased this vehicle as a used car.at the time of purchase the dealership did not inform us of the potential problem with a head gasket.i learned of this problem after the fact.when the car was diagnosed with this problem by our mechanic, i contacted the dealership and the salesman immediately stated that ford had made a provision for years 94, 95, and 96 regarding the head gasket.he imformed me that there was adefect in the gasket of this make and model car.he suggested i contact the local ford/mercury to see if this provision was still in effect.i did contact the dealership and they refered me to fords customer service.i spoke with two people at ford. Both stated that they had sent a letter extending the waranty to 5yrs/60000 for the head gasket defect and since my car was beyond 60000 mi that i was not eligible for financial assistance.although this problem did not cause an accident, i was forced to drive without heat for over 50 miles.to me this is dangerous especially since it was one of the coldest days of the winter.also just the cost alone to fix this problem was sizable and has hurt us financially. Not to mention that we still owe $9000 on the car! ford co. Was very rude to me regarding this problem and when i asked to speak to the supervisors' supervisor she told me that her boss did not take customer calls. What kind of customer service is that?the letter that ford referred to was sent to the previous owner.
The engine stalled without warning.
Motor mounts broken.nlm
Vehicle stalls out at any speed/any time. Vehicle taken to dealer numerous times and mechanic could not find cause.
Vehicle would loose power whenaccelerating. Took to dealer, and they stated engine needed replacement. Please provide any further information.
No summary included for above vehicle.
Consumer states that while driving 45 mph the vehicle stalled out and died with out warning. The dealer has been notified. Nlm
Vehicle will stall without prior warning, andengine check light will come on. This happens when engine is hot.once engine cools downvehicle will restart. The vehicle stall seven times while traveling.
Since i have purcahsed the car (it was the showcase car) every summer as the weather gets hot the car without any warning will cut off. I took it back to the dealer and on several ocassions (two of which they keep the car for a week) they could not find the problem so, they were unable to help me and the problem continued. I don't know if it"s related to the air condition or this gasket problem that i just became aware of from another car dealer. All i know is theat that it happens when the outside environment is fairly warm . It happens without warning and lucily i am a city driver and have not had an accident or been killed on the highway. I would like to keep the car if it can be repaired. Otherwise i have to get rid of it. Alli have been told is that it can"t be fixedunless it can be duplicated at the shop and to come back next time it happens, but the problem with that is once the car stops it may start right up again in 10 mins. Or one hour.nr
I just bought the car uaed drove off the highway and my car started smoking from the hood, i also getting a knocking sound in the engine department, the car has no safety future in it ,if i was in the highway driving and this car started to stop, i will be in serious accident, ford need to recall the engine and replace it with one high performance one, that last.
Driver was driving car on state road 84. Car was stalling. Driver pulls over to side of road, opens hood engine compartment engulfed in flames as stated in fire marshall's report. Fire marshall states the fire started in the engine compartment. Car was totalled.
When the weather gets warm and turn the engine off, it frequently will not restart.yh
In hot weather at 60 mph, vehicle stalled, happened twice. Took to dealer who indicated they were aware of this problem.
Vehicle completely shut off while traveling at 70 mph. Manufacturer notified.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Honorable mention is the rear view mirror fell off 2 times / engine seals were prelaced at 69000 miles /
Vehicle started to smoke/temperature gauge went to high. Called dealer, andthey towed vehicle.a mechanic states that engine cooling fan was not blowing. Dealer replaced engine, and charged consumer for engine cooling fan for which there was a recall.consumer's vehicle was not included in recall due to vin.
Vehicle intermittently shuts off while driving. Vehicle has been in/out dealer shop, condition could not be duplicated or resolved.
Engine developed a severe noise.oil was changed on regular basis at garage.additional information available for service.transmission failed on the way to work.
Vehicle completely shuts off at any speed. Please provide any further information.
Speedometer failed to operate after repairs were done in aug 1997 with 20,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and informed consumer repairs would be at consumer'sexpense. Also vehicle stalled and died while driving on the highway.in addition, dealer replaced transmission/ thermostat/multi-function switch/ map sensor/speed control sensor, and rear sub-frame mounts.
Owner states that his vehicle stalls while driving and that hehad a new fuel pump installed but problem came back. Owner further notes that rpms will fall but then go back up while sitting at stop light. Dealers are unable to correct problem.
While driving vehicle on interstate at 72 mph the engine blew out,causing loss of power without warning. Dealers could not find what caused problem.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Head gasket blew on dec. 25 2002
No summary listed for above vehicle.
In warm weather the vehicle stalls frequently but restarts after an hour stopping.yh
While driving at 40mphengine stalled, causing a loss of power steering and braking. Also, turn signals did not function. Engine usually started after sitting about 10 minutes.dealer has seen vehicle 4 times, and has it currently.
While traveling at highway speedin90 degree temperature and higher vehicle will stall out and die wihtout any indication . Please provide further information.
Car stops with no warning, cooling system, engine, runs hot, continuous stopping with no warning you can be driving on the highway car will stop.
Consumer stated thatnight that vehicle was purchased itwas left atdealer to get tires replaced.but, next day whenvehicle was suppose to be picked upconsumer was informed thatvehicle was shipped to south carolina.when vehicle was returnedconsumer turnedvehicle on, andheatermalfunctioned. After that car just turned off.
When accelerating there was a loud clunk,enginewas,moving. This broke air conditioning line. There wasa recall presently for engine mounts, but dealer told consumer recall had already been performed.
While driving at any rate of speedvehicle will completely shut down without warning, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Transmission hesitates from 1st to 2nd gear, then all of a sudden it will slam into gear.now i hear the transmission whining in park or neutral.it started doing it all of a sudden.i have noticed alot of complaints with these transmissions and the ones in the ford taurus.i have never heard of a transmission going bad at only 74,000 miles, when it is drivin safely and responsibly.i have made sure the oil was always full, and i even changed the oil and the filter in the transmission.it did not help!
Vehicle has stalled twice at speeds of around 65 mph.
While driving, front coil springs broke, causingfront end of the vehicle to drop. Lower rear subframe mount plate nut has been replaced.fluctuating speedometer was replaced.starter and wire harness have been replaced.muffler and tail pipe have been replaced.2 front coil springs and strut bearing plates have been replaced.
I did not own this car a month, before this happened , and then, talking with a local repair shop, i was informed of a recall that might be issued for this by ford.i would like to know if i have any possible recourse to get this problem fixed asap.thank you.no safety defect listed in summary.
Speedometer failed to operate after repairs were done in aug 1997 with 20,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and informed consumer repairs would be at consumer'sexpense. Also vehicle stalled and died while driving on the highway.in addition, dealer replaced transmission/ thermostat/multi-function switch/ map sensor/speed control sensor, and rear sub-frame mounts.
Inertia switch malfunctioned twice.
Would like to know what problems occur with this plate nut.i cannot believe that my catalytic converter went bad with only 39,000 miles on my car!
Knocking and jump-shifting transmission during acceleration; knocking transmission during cruising after acceleration; roughing/scratching braking when applying brakes, pads/drums/discs are in the excellent condition. Speedmeter needle jumped to 85 mph while driving 55 mph once. Sturcture failure in the trunk, up/right corner had a crack which let rain water leaks in the trunk. My air condition gives mildrew/musky when use. My car was never in accident.
Consumer states the a/c was inoperative.outside shop found a/c manifold line was leaking and had to be replaced caused by stress from suspended subframe.outside shop claimed when recall repairs to replace subframe bolts which entailed lifting the engine and / or lowering it put stress on the front bolts, thus shearing off the bolt located on the front end right side.this caused the engine to drop which caused damage to the a/c. Dealer claimed that damage was caused by outside shop who repaired a/c seven months prior.there were impact marks indication that the service performed when reapiring the a/c or vehicle was involved in an accident which created the problem.
A/c compressor failed causing a/c not to work.nlm
A/c hose developed a hole allowing refrigerant to leak out.nlm
When accelerating there was a loud clunk,enginewas,moving. This broke air conditioning line. There wasa recall presently for engine mounts, but dealer told consumer recall had already been performed.
Air conditioner manifold line, accumulater line, air conditioner rings, and air conditioner compressor failed and were replaced.
Car stalls in warm weather.on one of many stalled occasions i was stopped at a red light and when it turned green the car lunged as if it were moving but stalled and a man in a truck behind me slammed on his brakes but a woman behind him slammed into his truck.they had an accident because my car stalled and stopped short.also, right rear window wont go down sometimes.the a/c stinks and the heater smells like super hot dried burnt carpeting.there's a gas smells so heavy at times in the back seat i'm scared for my children to be back there.the dash lights get so hot i'm afraid it's going to melt something or start a fire.the car is had to start on certain days.other days it starts right up. Sometimes the car starts and runs great. Other days it starts but you can feel something isn't right and the car will feel like it's on the verge of stalling but then you can hear it start back up again.almost like the ignition is turning on and off.i have a list of all the repairs done to my car just after i purchased it and there is some major bills in this pile!reading that other people are having the same exact problems with their sables is proof that ford put out an unsafe car!i haven't got the money to buy another car.i can hardly afford to fix the one i have but it's all i got.shame on ford!i won't be buying another ford in the future unless they resolve this mess!
Since i have purcahsed the car (it was the showcase car) every summer as the weather gets hot the car without any warning will cut off. I took it back to the dealer and on several ocassions (two of which they keep the car for a week) they could not find the problem so, they were unable to help me and the problem continued. I don't know if it"s related to the air condition or this gasket problem that i just became aware of from another car dealer. All i know is theat that it happens when the outside environment is fairly warm . It happens without warning and lucily i am a city driver and have not had an accident or been killed on the highway. I would like to keep the car if it can be repaired. Otherwise i have to get rid of it. Alli have been told is that it can"t be fixedunless it can be duplicated at the shop and to come back next time it happens, but the problem with that is once the car stops it may start right up again in 10 mins. Or one hour.nr
The smell while using the heater or the air conditioner is so horrible it's almost a health hazard to use it.the heater is so hot it dried out our eyes and noses with even a short trip in the car.the air conditioning worked great and felt wonderful but the smell was unbearable. Lincoln mercury in dearborn, mi could not find anything and said they didn't smell anything either. It smells of urine and an old wet rag combo.
Air conditioner manifold line, accumulater line, air conditioner rings, and air conditioner compressor failed and were replaced.
1995 mercury sable has experienced several problems. *mr the engine would idle, run rough, stall, and restart immediately, the a/c had blown warm air, the remote fuel door latch had broken, the engine made a loud squealing sound while being driven, and there was a coolant leak.the headgasket , timing cover, oil pan, broken fuel door spring, and starter circuit wiring assembly have all been replaced.recall #97v019000 *scc
Headlights go all the way across the front bumper.when driving in snowy weather, consumer has to stop and wipe the snow to clear the headlights. Proved a safety defect to the owner. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Whenconsumer tookvehicle to getodometer fixed, the mechanic noticed that the headlamp switch and connecter was melted.if the problem had remained unsolved, the mechanic stated that the headlights would have started blinking on and off and would have eventually went out.the manufacturer has been contacted.
Vehicle was infor a oil change. Consumer noticed high beams were not shiningright distance. Also,dealer noticed that both front coil springs were broken. Please provide any further information. Consumer felt both coil springs should not have broken at the same time. Feels its a manufacturer's defect.
I had to replace the headlight switch twice since i owned the car (2 years). The switch overheats and actually burns/chars the metal contacts and melts the plug. It gets very hot to touch and the headlight and/or parking lights will shut off and turn on intermittently. I have spoken to other owners of the taurus/sable and they have reported the same problem. It cost me $125 each time to replace it (parts and labor), but i am worried about the possible fire that could occur.
Headlamp switch shorted and melted.the dealer repairedvehicle. Ford has issued a recall on the headlights, and this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ml
Headlight switch malfunctioned, causingdash panel lights to go off. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
While driving at 40mphengine stalled, causing a loss of power steering and braking. Also, turn signals did not function. Engine usually started after sitting about 10 minutes.dealer has seen vehicle 4 times, and has it currently.
Speedometer failed to operate after repairs were done in aug 1997 with 20,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and informed consumer repairs would be at consumer'sexpense. Also vehicle stalled and died while driving on the highway.in addition, dealer replaced transmission/ thermostat/multi-function switch/ map sensor/speed control sensor, and rear sub-frame mounts.
Signal switch shorted and melted.
Car stalls in warm weather.on one of many stalled occasions i was stopped at a red light and when it turned green the car lunged as if it were moving but stalled and a man in a truck behind me slammed on his brakes but a woman behind him slammed into his truck.they had an accident because my car stalled and stopped short.also, right rear window wont go down sometimes.the a/c stinks and the heater smells like super hot dried burnt carpeting.there's a gas smells so heavy at times in the back seat i'm scared for my children to be back there.the dash lights get so hot i'm afraid it's going to melt something or start a fire.the car is had to start on certain days.other days it starts right up. Sometimes the car starts and runs great. Other days it starts but you can feel something isn't right and the car will feel like it's on the verge of stalling but then you can hear it start back up again.almost like the ignition is turning on and off.i have a list of all the repairs done to my car just after i purchased it and there is some major bills in this pile!reading that other people are having the same exact problems with their sables is proof that ford put out an unsafe car!i haven't got the money to buy another car.i can hardly afford to fix the one i have but it's all i got.shame on ford!i won't be buying another ford in the future unless they resolve this mess!
I sent this in last june. I received no feedback!? dangerous! costly!
Auto has very strong gasoline smell in passager compartment on warm tohot days(85+ degrees).the gas tank also has very high exessive pressure.complained to landmark mercury dealer in lakewood, co and also to ford's customer 800 number.they both said there is a fix forthis but it would cost over 300 dollars to me.if ford knows there isa defect in the emissions system of the auto, i would think they should fix it!i am afraid to drive it on hot days because of the execssive pressure in the tank!
This problem had only occurred previously when idling at traffic lights, etc.this was the first time it happened going down the highway.we were traveling down a two lane highway at 60 mph when suddenly the engine stalled.we managed to get it off the side of the road.when the car stalls, the power brakes and power steering quits also.it was 104 degrees outside and spending 1-1/2 hours on the side of the road with a four year old without anything to drink was horrible, she could have dehydrated very easily.the manufacturer knows about the problem, sent out technical service bulletins (tsbr #96-7-5) about it, i guess it is going to take having people killed before they do something about it.the following is a list of automobiles that are involved:89-95 ford taurus, 89-94 lincoln continental, and 89-95 mercury sable.i believe this is enough vehicles putting people's lives in danger that they should do something about it.thank you.
This problem had only occurred previously when idling at traffic lights, etc.this was the first time it happened going down the highway.we were traveling down a two lane highway at 60 mph when suddenly the engine stalled.we managed to get it off the side of the road.when the car stalls, the power brakes and power steering quits also.it was 104 degrees outside and spending 1-1/2 hours on the side of the road with a four year old without anything to drink was horrible, she could have dehydrated very easily.the manufacturer knows about the problem, sent out technical service bulletins (tsbr #96-7-5) about it, i guess it is going to take having people killed before they do something about it.the following is a list of automobiles that are involved:89-95 ford taurus, 89-94 lincoln continental, and 89-95 mercury sable.i believe this is enough vehicles putting people's lives in danger that they should do something about it.thank you.
Speedometer failed to operate after repairs were done in aug 1997 with 20,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and informed consumer repairs would be at consumer'sexpense. Also vehicle stalled and died while driving on the highway.in addition, dealer replaced transmission/ thermostat/multi-function switch/ map sensor/speed control sensor, and rear sub-frame mounts.
Owner states that his vehicle stalls while driving and that hehad a new fuel pump installed but problem came back. Owner further notes that rpms will fall but then go back up while sitting at stop light. Dealers are unable to correct problem.
Fuel pump failed.
While waiting at a stop light, noticed an electrical smell(wiring) coming from under the hood. Proceeded onward & then the engine died out. Had the vehicle towed to a repair shop. Was informed by the mechanic that it was the fuel pump/fuel relay &associated wiringhad melted, which caused the fuel pump to become charred. The fuel pump was replaced.
Fuel pump defective, causing vehicle to stall/loss of power/brake failure/power steering failure. *sd
Car was going up a hill and it just cut off, car started to smell of fuel.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
1995 mercury sable has experienced several problems. *mr the engine would idle, run rough, stall, and restart immediately, the a/c had blown warm air, the remote fuel door latch had broken, the engine made a loud squealing sound while being driven, and there was a coolant leak.the headgasket , timing cover, oil pan, broken fuel door spring, and starter circuit wiring assembly have all been replaced.recall #97v019000 *scc
Anytime the vehicle moves one can hear the gasoline moving around in the fuel tank.
The gas tank is located against the backseat. Please describe.tt
Consumer noticed danger concerning the design of the fuel filler line which islocated in the wheel well wherefuel filler line is left unprotected and poses a great danger if line is ruptured by a blown tire. Manufacturer was notified and informed consumerthat they had nothingto say. *ml
Fuel gauge inoperative.
When vehicle is traveling at about 65mphodometer jumps up and down so that driver is unable to tell what speedhe is driving. Dealer has replaced speedometer, and problem still exists,, fuel line failure at 13,000 miles causing gas fumes.
Fuel gauge sending unit failed.
There is a strong gas smell especially on hot days and there seems to be excessive pressure in the gas tank.i have scoured the vehicle for leaks and can not find any.i have replaced both rubber hoses from the filler neck to the tank and even dropped the tank but didn't find any evidence of a leak.the smell is still occurring.when you first park the vehicle after a drive it is real strong and then goes away.
Headlight switch malfunctioned, causingdash panel lights to go off. Cause unknown.please give any further details.
An electrical short in the sun roof switch is causing sun roof not open and close properly.
Front door appears to be locked but it was not;three yr. Old pulled door handle and it opepened, 3 yr old fell onto highway and sustained injuries.ak
Every time the doors close or dome light is switched off the doors lock, doors lock when vehicle is running and nobody in the vehicle
When vehicle is parked on a slight incline withemergency parking brake applied vehicle will roll backwards.also, this problem occurs if the parking brake is activated or not.please give any further details.
The speedometer was faulty and the connecting cables were replaced. However, the speedometer has malfunctioned again, the speedometer makes a very high pitched squeaky noise when accelerating over thirty mph, also while driving at any speed the speedometer jumps around the dial, going from ten to eighty miles in seconds.
When vehicle is traveling at about 65mphodometer jumps up and down so that driver is unable to tell what speedhe is driving. Dealer has replaced speedometer, and problem still exists,, fuel line failure at 13,000 miles causing gas fumes.
Speedometer acting erratically when reaching 45 mph by going all the way to the right and continues to fluctuate back and fourth.nlm
The speedometer is inoperative.nlm
Speedometer/odometer does not operate properly. Does not accurately give the mileage.
Speedometer has been replaced four times. Mjs
Whene vehicle is driven above 60 mphspeedometer does not register the correct speed.operaton is very erratic, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Purchased at 11000 miles. At 19000 miles speedometer began to fluctuate wildly and show inaccurate speeds. Replaced under manufacturers warranty. At 43000 miles same problem. Dealer says ford will not pay. Ford says they will not pay. After much runaround dealer says ford will pay half of $700-800 total. This is a serious safety problem due to inaccurate speed readings. Also should not fail twice in 25000 miles.
Possible odometer fraud.
The speedometer head has been problematic since the purchase date. The original speedometer head was replaced in december 1997,after repeated complaints to the dealership. Less than a year after the warranty expired,it needs to be replaced again due to needle fluctuation. This is unacceptable due to the safety concerns. We contacted your agency by phone on december 9th,1999 but have not yet received the complaint forms. Please send these so we can go forward in correcting this matter. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Speedometer makes whistle/rattling noise while driving.nlm
My first speedometer needle started swing between 45 and 85 at constant real speed, whenever i drove around 60 mph real speed. At that time my car had 29,000 miles in aug 1997. I changed my speedometer from ford dealer under ford warranty. I had exactly the same problems at 46,000 miles in nov 1998 with my second speedometer. I changed speedometer again from ford dealer. I have exactly the same problem at 61,000 miles in jun 2000 with my third speedometer. I think 95 sable has serious problem with their speedometer. It is really dangerous, since i cannot figure out my speed, if i run faster than 50 miles. I'm having exactly the same speedometer problems approx every one and half years (about 16,000 miles) after the first speedometer. Ford dealer asked $ 600 to install another new speedometer, since the part warranty is one year. I really don't want to drive without knowing my speed on highways. Then i have to spend $600 every one and half years to maintain speedometer. I think ford should do something for my speedometer, since speedometer is one of the most important instrument on highways.
Speedometer fluctuates wildly upon acceleration and while cruising.
Speedometer has been replaced twice on vehicle.needle is bouncing, does not know how fastvehicle is going. Hastechinical service bulletintsb 99-7-9 on this problem.contacted dealer.
Speedometer failed at 35,000 miles.needle fluctuates wildly at all speeds, rendering completely inaccurate/unreliable readings.both dealer and manufacturer refused to fix defective speedometer under warranty, since car was four months outside three-year warranty period (again, it had only 35,000 miles when part failed).ford issued an advisory (article no. 97-12-5) to its dealers on 6/9/97 concerning the defective speedometer, yet it will not make good on the repair bills which totaled over $400.00.
Consumer speedometer doesn't givecorrect reading. Reading indicatesvehicle is going much faster. Dealer's safety inspection of vehicle found nothing wrong.afterwheel alignment was donewiring harness was moved too close toexhaust system.vehicle almost caught on fire & startedd smoking severely. Wires onexhaust wall melted. Dealer said wires were moved backed to where they belonged & it would be fine.
When the vehicle exceeds 35 mphspeedometer jumps up to 80 mph. Speedometerhas been replaced by a private mechanic. *ml
While driving vehicle accelerated to a higher speed.speedometer needle was erratic. Contacted the dealer. Please provide any further information.
Speedometer will stop working. Needle was shaking . If vehicle would hit a bump needle would go tomaximum speed and not move. This has happened 3 times in 3 years. The speedometer had failed three times in the last four years.it was replaced once and repaired once.
Speedometer jumps around at speeds of 35mph and above. Was replaced once by dealer under warranty, but failed again after warranty expired. Both the dealer and ford refuse to discuss replacing it again unless i pay for it.
The speedometer jumps erractically whenever the speed exceeds 40mph or a bump is encountered on the road. Based on the dangerous condition that this failure causes i do not understand why a recall has not been instituted to address this very serious defect. Based on the number of complaints registered on this site alone it is evident that this is not an isolated incident. I have contacted the ford/mercury people to no avail, i trust that this agency can rectify this matter before the speedometer failures result in unnecessary injuries or deaths.
Speedometer defective, two times in less than two years.
Consumer states speedometer broke twice.
When the speedometer hit 32,000 it didn'tspeed. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer. *ml
While driving, front coil springs broke, causingfront end of the vehicle to drop. Lower rear subframe mount plate nut has been replaced.fluctuating speedometer was replaced.starter and wire harness have been replaced.muffler and tail pipe have been replaced.2 front coil springs and strut bearing plates have been replaced.
Speedometer failed at 67500, needle fluctuates wildly and unusable as an indicator.research of your database indicates unusally large number of identical complaints.ford issued an advisory to dealers (article 97-12-5) on 6/9/97 regarding the defective speedometer. Request nhtsa initiate an investigation and seek a recall due to the defect of the same item affecting a large group of vehicles relating to motor vehicle safety.your database indicates that the majority of owners have had multiple speedometer failures and ford is unwilling to take responsibility for installing what may be inferior components and thereby creating additional unreasonable safety risks. There appears to be conclusive evidence that there is a defect affecting a large number of sable/taurus vehicles and ford is aware of it. Perhaps ford may be receptive to entertain a request for a recall before this defect the becomes magnitude of an explorer roll-over type issue. Please help!
Intermittent wiper switch won't spray washer fluid.have to giggle switch.also, the wiper delay won't work on the slower settings. Also,speedometer cable makes noise going over 40 m.p.h.
When hitting a real bad bump or the metal expansion joint in the road, the speedodmeter needle jumps up to its maximum reading, which is 85 mph.the needle does not go back down until the driver lets off the accelerator, and slows the vehicle down. The speedodometer was replaced in june of 97 for the same reason. The problem has reappeared. The problem has been reported to the dealership. Dealer did not agree to repair free of charge.vehicle registered to cynthia lewis. Report given by husband.
The contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. While driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission jerked severely with extreme hesitation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing who stated that the rear subframe was completely corroded, which caused damage to the transmission. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 93v106000 (structure). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 103,219.
Speedometer malfunctioned.
I bought my 1995 sable in july 97 with 30,000 miles and a ford extended warranty. At 31,667 miles the speedometer dial would buzz and the needle swing back and forth, not reading proper speed. I contacted a ford dealer, columbia ford in columbia, ct and they replaced the speedometer head in dash, stating that ford knows that the speedometer heads last about 30,000 miles then they defect. They also told me that ford sent out a tsb on the speedo heads and that nhtsa also had reports on the defect. Now at 64,000 miles the speedo head again defected, buzzing and reading improper speed, very frightning. I contacted ford about the issue and after a week of trying to get them on the phone i finally did. The service rep at ford customer service i talked to, dorthia at extension 2703, said in so many words that i am up the creek. I then asked to talk to her supervisor, nichol kings, she would not let me, put me on hold, then came back and now after i tried to resolve the matter she said in a firm voice, "the matter is now closed". Ford flat out refused to stand behind their product, knowing well that the defect was a safety issue. Ths cost of replacing the speedo head is about $500. I cannot afford to replace the speedo every 30,000 miles, and it is a very serious safety issue since my wife uses the car also. I believe it is very pathetic that a consumer has to be shafted like this buying a car in good faith, then being told too bad for you. Ford knew about this safety defect all along. Please help before i or someone in my family gets killed being unable to read their proper speed. Thank you for your time.
Original speedometer started "bouncing" after 19100 miles, i.e. The speed indicator would swing wildly back and forth between 40 and 80 or so, accompanied by a buzzing sound.this occurred at speeds over 45-50 mph.speedometer was replaced at no charge by dealer.the replacement speedometer functioned properly until the warranty-period ended, then with appx. 25000 miles on the replacement speedometer, it started acting the same way.a letter of complaint directed to ford/lincoln/mercury resulted in a call saying the dealer would contact us.they never did.the speedometer is still "bouncing"being unreliable and noisy when driving over 45-50 mph.
Speedometer is inaccurate which is a safety hazard.speedometer needle bounces at high speeds 45 or higher.will go up to 85 and back down to 45.at lower speeds reading is not accurate.you have no idea of your actual speed. Speedo head was replaced 07/98 at 49,760 miles speedometer failed again 06/2000 at 70,165first replacment at my expense was $382.88.second replacement is $600 again at my expense.ford motor company did not warrenty either repair.this is a real saftey hazard in not knowing what speed you are traveling in school zones, work zones etc..problems occur with or without cruise control engaged.
Due to the speedometer headgoing out when travelingconsumer is unable to determine the speed.thiscauses increased speed. Also speedometer head has been replaced twice. Dealer stated the problem was common. Please provide any further details.
The needle on the speedometer bounces at about 45mph or more.the dealer said that this is a common problem with this model.it will cost over $700 to fix it.if this is a common problem, then ford should be responsible for this repair.
Consumer stated the original speedometer malfunctioned and was replaced by an authorized dealer, however the replacement has also malfunctioned.
Speedometer jumps between 30 and 85 mph when travelling at speeds in excess of 30 mph.replaced 3/98 at 42,000 miles, problem is occurring again at 82,000 miles.
When speedometer gets up to45 mphneedle flops to 50/60/ 70, and goes up and down. Driver can't tell how fastshe isgoing.
I realize that ford has extended the warranty on the head gasket.i also believe they should extend their warranty to cover the timing cover gasket as well.i called a number of dealers.the overall impression i got was that they are seeing more and more 3.8 liter engines with leaking timing cover gaskets.which comes first? the blown head gasket or thefailed timing cover gasket.also the speedometer seems to last 12000-15000 miles.it took the dealer 6 months to get the replacement parts for the last one that went bad.
Drivers side widow pops out while closing the door. Also the dealer installed a speedometer two years ago in may of 1998 for $400.00 cost to us which was'nt covered under warranty. I believe this is a safty issue and should be repaired at no cost to us. The speedometer failed again in december of 1999. Now the dealer is asking for another $500.00 (pre-paid) to correct the problem. I find this to be excessive. What can we do now?
The speedometer unit required two replacements, however still does not work properly, fluctuates over 55 mph.*mjs
Speedometer failed three times.
Speedometer needle reacts normally up to 35-45 mph.after that, the needle bounces between 40-85 mph at any speed above 35mph.a slight noise, similar to an electric rattle can be heard during malfunc- tion.completed 1500 mile trip and was able to judge speed by using tachometer.dealer recommends replacing speedometer head and drive cable ($400).have spoken with others who have had similar problem fixed and problem returns within 10-20k miles.
Speedometer head replaced.
The speedometer was faulty and the connecting cables were replaced. However, the speedometer has malfunctioned again, the speedometer makes a very high pitched squeaky noise when accelerating over thirty mph, also while driving at any speed the speedometer jumps around the dial, going from ten to eighty miles in seconds.
Speedometer replaced @ 68,000 miles, failed again @ 82,220. At 30 mph speedo jumps to 85 mph, ford claims they do not have a speedometer problem, but your complaint data base shows otherwise. Ford refused to do anything about this unless i incur the total expense around $500. -this is a safety issue as you have no way to gauge your speed. I also have a 92 taurus with the same speedometer head, and that one has failed twice too.
At 32,000 milesspeedomerter went out and was replaced. But the mileage was not registered when the new was put in. Dealer has been contacted.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with speedometer.speedometer goes up to 80 mph afterthe vehicle reaches 30mph.the manufacturer has been contacted.
When vehicle reaches speeds over 40 mph speedometer stops working.
The speedometer was replaced under mercury's warranty at 30,000.the new speedometer failed 30,000 miles later.we paid 400.00 to have it repaired so we can use the car but feel something is wrong if it will only last 30,000 miles.we have tried to contact ford but have been referred to the dealer who of course referred us back to ford.
When speedometer needle registers 55 mph, the needle will all of sudden go up to 80 mph. The speedometer was replaced around a year ago. The dealer is aware of problem. The problem has not been corrected.
Speedometer failed two times .
The speedometer was faulty and the connecting cables were replaced. However, the speedometer has malfunctioned again, the speedometer makes a very high pitched squeaky noise when accelerating over thirty mph, also while driving at any speed the speedometer jumps around the dial, going from ten to eighty miles in seconds.
Consumer stated the original speedometer malfunctioned and was replaced by an authorized dealer, however the replacement has also malfunctioned.
Consumer is experiencing erratic performance of the speedometer, taken to ford dealership in march of 1997, they replaced the speedometer head, in october of 2000 the replacement failed, once again experiencing erratic movement with no particular pattern, this time it was relatively brief, in november of 2000, periods of erratic performance became more frequent and lasted longer, ford advised unless they could observe the fluctuations as they were happening, the cause could not be determined. *jg
Consumers speedometer head failed and was replaced under warreanty, failed again and dealer refuse to replace because speedometer head was no longer under warranty.nlm
On three different occasions, the speedometer failed.
Speedometer failed to operate after repairs were done in aug 1997 with 20,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and informed consumer repairs would be at consumer'sexpense. Also vehicle stalled and died while driving on the highway.in addition, dealer replaced transmission/ thermostat/multi-function switch/ map sensor/speed control sensor, and rear sub-frame mounts.
Speedeometer failed and was replaced twice in first 60,000 miles.
Speedometer started swinging wildly at speeds above 35 mph.replaced at 30000 miles.problem started again with replaced part and persists.
Speedometer head is defective.bounces back and forth where one cannot tell the speed thatvehicle istraveling. Repairs have been done and replaced component three times.the problem occurs every 25,000 miles onaverage. Dealer contacted and problem still exists.
April '96 speedometer failed, warranty replaced. Jan'00 failed again on 5 yr old car w/42,000 miles. Contacted dealer/detroit many times. Dealer has to keep car 2 days will not provide loaner. Car should have been recalled.needle fluctuates, do not know speed i am driving.a car with this low mileage & only 5 yrs old should not need 3 speedometers.
The original speedometer failed at 27719 miles.the replacement speedometer now has 28333 miles.on 03 november i requested a speedometer be put on my auto. I was not requesting that this work be done under the warranty. I was told that ford motor co has a hold on all orders for speedometers for ford tarus and merkery sable.the service manager related that there is a problem with these speedometers and ford was assessing the problem and a desision would be made shortly as to the method of correcting the problem.the dealer took my name, phone number and added it to an already long list of vehicles with the same problem.appairently there are a large number of these vehicles operating on the highway with non- working speedomenters.
Consumer is experiencing erratic performance of the speedometer, taken to ford dealership in march of 1997, they replaced the speedometer head, in october of 2000 the replacement failed, once again experiencing erratic movement with no particular pattern, this time it was relatively brief, in november of 2000, periods of erratic performance became more frequent and lasted longer, ford advised unless they could observe the fluctuations as they were happening, the cause could not be determined. *jg
The speedometer was faulty and the connecting cables were replaced. However, the speedometer has malfunctioned again, the speedometer makes a very high pitched squeaky noise when accelerating over thirty mph, also while driving at any speed the speedometer jumps around the dial, going from ten to eighty miles in seconds.
Whenvehicle reaches 45mphspeedometer oscilates. Driver is not able to tell how fast the vehicle is going.the dealer, north gate lincoln in tampa, fl, refuses to repairvehicle.
Plastic speedometer gear broke.nlm
Speedometer jumps at highway speeds. First occurred in 1998 at 20,000 miles. Part was replaced, problem has reoccurred at 30,000 miles and dealer states that costumer is responsible for full cost of repair.
At approx 45 mph, speedometer needle acts erratically, going up to 85 mph and back. First replacement under warranty, ford contacted, but failed to followup in the promised 3 days. Lots of other owners confirm same problem on internet. So far, no respone from you either. This is dangerous. Please help.
When vehicle reaches 45 mph or above speedometer starts to fluctuate, bouncing back and forward, not reading the correct mileage.dealer has been contacted, speedometer has been replaced twice already. *ml
Speedometer failed and replaced on two occasions.*mjs
Transmission failed while pulling out of a parking lot. Dealer andmanufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
When driving at any speed and coming to a stop transmission disengaged when coming to a stop.when applying the accelerator the vehicle jumps forward.dealer can't determine thecause.
While driving, vehicle suddenly started to slow down to 30 mph, consumer was unable to accelerate. Vehicle was towed to repair shop, transmission needed to be reconditioned.*mj
At slow moving trafic, transmission slips, vehical does not move, but rpm goes up. Suddenly transmission slams and vehical jerks forwad. Happens at random, always at low speed. Could cause collision due to erratic speed. Manufacturer says internal problem and i need to change the transmission costing 1785 + tax.
Transmission failed in traffic causing vehicle to stop and start erratically.failure determined to be caused by lack of lubrication to transmission planetary gears.according to independent repair facility performing transmission rebuild, this failure resulted from a lubrication design problem in tha axode transmission used in this vehicle.problem corrected in rebuild update.
Speed sensor in the transmission has been replaced 3 times in the past, and now the car is acting up in the same manner as in the past 3 incidents. I called the customer service center at ford and notified them of these problems.
Thereis a leak coming from the transmission, andtransmission is slipping.when taking off from a starting positionvehicle heasitates.
Speedometer failed to operate after repairs were done in aug 1997 with 20,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and informed consumer repairs would be at consumer'sexpense. Also vehicle stalled and died while driving on the highway.in addition, dealer replaced transmission/ thermostat/multi-function switch/ map sensor/speed control sensor, and rear sub-frame mounts.
Vehicle experiences ongoing problem with hesitationbefore going into gear. Dealer notified. Seeking help from hntsa in this matter.
Transmission hesitates from 1st to 2nd gear, then all of a sudden it will slam into gear.now i hear the transmission whining in park or neutral.it started doing it all of a sudden.i have noticed alot of complaints with these transmissions and the ones in the ford taurus.i have never heard of a transmission going bad at only 74,000 miles, when it is drivin safely and responsibly.i have made sure the oil was always full, and i even changed the oil and the filter in the transmission.it did not help!
Cracked engine block and blown head gaskets, causing the vehicle to overheat. In addition, motor mounts failed, and ongoing transmission problems of knocking/hesitating and lurching.
Transmission will disengage leaving no propulsion (fwd or reverse).similar to many other tsb's i've seen, which will ultimately result in serious incidents.ford clearly knows about this issue, and my 12/99 letter to them was not answered.this is as serious a defect as one can have, and when it occurs on the highway it is scary.
Knocking and jump-shifting transmission during acceleration; knocking transmission during cruising after acceleration; roughing/scratching braking when applying brakes, pads/drums/discs are in the excellent condition. Speedmeter needle jumped to 85 mph while driving 55 mph once. Sturcture failure in the trunk, up/right corner had a crack which let rain water leaks in the trunk. My air condition gives mildrew/musky when use. My car was never in accident.
Engine developed a severe noise.oil was changed on regular basis at garage.additional information available for service.transmission failed on the way to work.
Defective piston within the transmission is causing the vehicle to stall, quits pulling, which could result in anaccident.
My automatic transmission has been acting up ever since i purchased my car in 1999.it only had 86000 miles on it and i was told that the car needed to be driven for a while and it would straighten itself out.well, now it's sitting in my front yard needing a $1700 transmission in it.lucky for me, i was on my way home on a back road instead of on a highway with traffic zooming by.
I bought the car in nashua, nh but now live in florida.the transmission problem is this: while i am trying to slow down, the car actually "lurches" forward and then when i let my foot off the break, it "slams" into gear.i contacted the service supervisor at the lincoln-mercury dealership in delray beach, florida .hetold me he has heard of this problem occuring several times with other sables and knows exactly what part it is.he estimates about $800-$1200 in repair costs.he told me that it could go at anytime and i will be left stranded somewhere because my car will not go into gear.my brother in law had same problem with his sable.i think it is a defect in the sable's transmission - i should not be having transmission failure in a 6 year old car.
Transmission seal failed. *dsh
I contacted the ford motor company complaining about a faulty transmission in my 1995 mercury sable that suddenly went out on me when i was on my way home in december of 2002.the car had been having problems since the first day i got it and i was told that it was okay, that the problem would correct itself.my car had been skipping for a while, then it would stop, so i thought no more of it.i bought my car in excellent condition from a car dealer (not a ford dealership) and printed a carfax just to double check for any major problems.i found none.after replacing the radiator, fixing the alternator, and replacing the brake system in the three years that i have had my car, the transmission went out.it only has 123,000 miles on it.i contacted your web site and discovered 19 other complaints besides mine about the same problem in this model car.as a matter of fact, one man replaced his six times!!!then, to make matters worse, they contacted me and told me to go look at another car at fairway.well, there's a fairway ford here in anderson, sc.i go up there at 10 like i'm supposed to, and they have no idea what i'm talking about. I call the branch back and they tell me that they don't own any ford places in sc, that i was supposed to go to albany, ga.that is a grand total of 600+ miles and 10 hrs away round trip.i go all the way down there for the manager to tell me basically that i went down there to trade in a car.i had told them that my car is not running, but apparently, they don't listen very well.so, i'm still out of a car and the one i have is not tradable in the condition its in.i still owe $1700 and its going to cost me at least that much if not more to fix it.all i want is for them to fix this part that they know is faulty, because other consumers are having the same problem.i just hope it doesn't take someone getting killed on the highway when this part quits on them before ford will recall these cars and fix them. *nlm
In july '1996, purchased a brand new mercury sable wagon from rising sun, md dealer.the car had only accrued 52,000 miles in 2000 at which point the transmission problem first manifested with progressively rougher disengage upon braking for gradual lurching stop.took the car to a ford/lincoln/mercury dealer in newark, de and was told the problem was "normal for an automatic transmission". Now, with 63,100 miles, there is hesitation in engaging from a stopped position and whit does engage, it catches with a chirp of the tires on the drive wheels.although unpredictible in occurrence, it is happening with increasing frequency, regardless of being warm or cold.
This vehicle has had 6 transmissions installed ( new and rebuilt), the service departments have had my car more than ihave over the past ten months. I drive it a week or a month and it does the same thing every time. It slips and hard shifts. Im at my wits end. Can some one help..my extended warrenty has been billed over $8,000.00 for this proplem and it is soon to run out. If theres any help please call..
Blown head gasket, failed motor mounts, failed timing chain cover gasket, transmission gasket failure, radiator leak and cooling fan failure.
Owner could not shut engine off after turning key, possible cause steering column failure.also,transmission leaks fluid, cause unknown. Rearview mirrior has broken off.
Thereis a leak coming from the transmission, andtransmission is slipping.when taking off from a starting positionvehicle heasitates.
When the driver applied the brakes the vehicle lunged.also when the vehicle was in drive the gear shift moved into neutral without warning.the dealer stated vehicle had a cracked pretensioner. *nlm
I have been trying for months to find information on problems with this car.the ignition switch is only one problem.from time to time, when backing up and then trying to go forward, the transmission will hesitate and slip before it catches.i had heard in early 1997 about a recall for 1994 mercury sables, but when i called the dealer they told me there was no such thing.is there somewhere else i can check.i have tried contacting the manufacturer in detroit with no luck.
Speedometer produces squeal at speeds above 55 mph also needle swings wildly usually from current speed to pegged at 85mph when vehicle hits bumps in road. Needle does not necessarally return to actual speed. Been advised by other ford owners that they have experianced similar problems. A speedometer should last the lifetime of the vcehicle!
Seat belt did not lock in accident causing driver to hit dashboard resulting in bruises to neck/shoulders.
Driver's sideseat belt housingbroke into two, exposing the metal, and causing the restraint to disconnect .dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Bolt attaching seat belt to floor failed, causing seat belt to disconnect from the floor.
Front middle seat belt buckle does not latch and hold.nlm
The plastic molding which supports the left side of the drivers seat cracked, problem was corrected once then cracked again, unable to have repair due to lack of parts.
Plastic molding that supports the left side of the driver's seat cracked twice.
Molding that supports the left side of driver's seat cracked, causing seat to rock forward and backward.
Plastic molding around driver's seat control cracks, causing the seat to rock.
Plastic molding around driver's seat control cracks, causing the seat to rock.
Side seat frame cracked twice, second time crack spreaded through tilt switch, causing seat to rock back while driving.
Headrest will not remain in position.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle slows down and will not accelerate until the vehicle stalls to a stop.the vehicle runs fine after it is restarted.the dealership and two independent repair shops could not duplicate the problem.there was nothing illuminated on the dash prior to each incident. Updated 10/4/2006 -the consumer noticed that teh abs light has illuminated twice, once while the vehicle was running and once while it was not.
Ongoing / intermittent problem with front wheels locking up whenever making a turn ( more so when making a right turn). Dealernotified, and inspection / repairs were made,but problem still reoccurring.
This problem had only occurred previously when idling at traffic lights, etc.this was the first time it happened going down the highway.we were traveling down a two lane highway at 60 mph when suddenly the engine stalled.we managed to get it off the side of the road.when the car stalls, the power brakes and power steering quits also.it was 104 degrees outside and spending 1-1/2 hours on the side of the road with a four year old without anything to drink was horrible, she could have dehydrated very easily.the manufacturer knows about the problem, sent out technical service bulletins (tsbr #96-7-5) about it, i guess it is going to take having people killed before they do something about it.the following is a list of automobiles that are involved:89-95 ford taurus, 89-94 lincoln continental, and 89-95 mercury sable.i believe this is enough vehicles putting people's lives in danger that they should do something about it.thank you.
When brakes are applied they grab, causing excessive brake wear.dealer will install rear brakes.
This problem had only occurred previously when idling at traffic lights, etc.this was the first time it happened going down the highway.we were traveling down a two lane highway at 60 mph when suddenly the engine stalled.we managed to get it off the side of the road.when the car stalls, the power brakes and power steering quits also.it was 104 degrees outside and spending 1-1/2 hours on the side of the road with a four year old without anything to drink was horrible, she could have dehydrated very easily.the manufacturer knows about the problem, sent out technical service bulletins (tsbr #96-7-5) about it, i guess it is going to take having people killed before they do something about it.the following is a list of automobiles that are involved:89-95 ford taurus, 89-94 lincoln continental, and 89-95 mercury sable.i believe this is enough vehicles putting people's lives in danger that they should do something about it.thank you.
Brakes failed.
Knocking and jump-shifting transmission during acceleration; knocking transmission during cruising after acceleration; roughing/scratching braking when applying brakes, pads/drums/discs are in the excellent condition. Speedmeter needle jumped to 85 mph while driving 55 mph once. Sturcture failure in the trunk, up/right corner had a crack which let rain water leaks in the trunk. My air condition gives mildrew/musky when use. My car was never in accident.
Brake pads replaced.
Whene vehicle is driven above 60 mphspeedometer does not register the correct speed.operaton is very erratic, cause unknown.please give any further details.
I have a 1995 mercury sable that has a bad head gasket.i was told by my mechanic that there was a recall by ford, but after calling and leaving messages, i am unable to confirm this.please advise.thank you!i am also listing numerous problems that have occurred with the suspension and brakes in the last year.
While driving vehicle on the street at approximately 10 mphbrake pedal broke, causing vehicle to rear end vehicle in front. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
This problem had only occurred previously when idling at traffic lights, etc.this was the first time it happened going down the highway.we were traveling down a two lane highway at 60 mph when suddenly the engine stalled.we managed to get it off the side of the road.when the car stalls, the power brakes and power steering quits also.it was 104 degrees outside and spending 1-1/2 hours on the side of the road with a four year old without anything to drink was horrible, she could have dehydrated very easily.the manufacturer knows about the problem, sent out technical service bulletins (tsbr #96-7-5) about it, i guess it is going to take having people killed before they do something about it.the following is a list of automobiles that are involved:89-95 ford taurus, 89-94 lincoln continental, and 89-95 mercury sable.i believe this is enough vehicles putting people's lives in danger that they should do something about it.thank you.
This problem had only occurred previously when idling at traffic lights, etc.this was the first time it happened going down the highway.we were traveling down a two lane highway at 60 mph when suddenly the engine stalled.we managed to get it off the side of the road.when the car stalls, the power brakes and power steering quits also.it was 104 degrees outside and spending 1-1/2 hours on the side of the road with a four year old without anything to drink was horrible, she could have dehydrated very easily.the manufacturer knows about the problem, sent out technical service bulletins (tsbr #96-7-5) about it, i guess it is going to take having people killed before they do something about it.the following is a list of automobiles that are involved:89-95 ford taurus, 89-94 lincoln continental, and 89-95 mercury sable.i believe this is enough vehicles putting people's lives in danger that they should do something about it.thank you.
Firs odometer failurenoticed 2nd day after purchase of car .had 21,055 miles on car.this odemeter currently has 78,981 miles on it.stivers told me i had to pay for replacement of new odometer since it was out of warranty.cannot afford $500.00.noticed on nhtsa complaint database that there have been numerous complains about the same thing.when driving 40+ mphodometer makes a grinding noise (continuously), and the odometer jumps eratically back and forth - cannot tell how fast you are going.
Owner could not shut engine off after turning key, possible cause steering column failure.also,transmission leaks fluid, cause unknown. Rearview mirrior has broken off.
This problem had only occurred previously when idling at traffic lights, etc.this was the first time it happened going down the highway.we were traveling down a two lane highway at 60 mph when suddenly the engine stalled.we managed to get it off the side of the road.when the car stalls, the power brakes and power steering quits also.it was 104 degrees outside and spending 1-1/2 hours on the side of the road with a four year old without anything to drink was horrible, she could have dehydrated very easily.the manufacturer knows about the problem, sent out technical service bulletins (tsbr #96-7-5) about it, i guess it is going to take having people killed before they do something about it.the following is a list of automobiles that are involved:89-95 ford taurus, 89-94 lincoln continental, and 89-95 mercury sable.i believe this is enough vehicles putting people's lives in danger that they should do something about it.thank you.
This problem had only occurred previously when idling at traffic lights, etc.this was the first time it happened going down the highway.we were traveling down a two lane highway at 60 mph when suddenly the engine stalled.we managed to get it off the side of the road.when the car stalls, the power brakes and power steering quits also.it was 104 degrees outside and spending 1-1/2 hours on the side of the road with a four year old without anything to drink was horrible, she could have dehydrated very easily.the manufacturer knows about the problem, sent out technical service bulletins (tsbr #96-7-5) about it, i guess it is going to take having people killed before they do something about it.the following is a list of automobiles that are involved:89-95 ford taurus, 89-94 lincoln continental, and 89-95 mercury sable.i believe this is enough vehicles putting people's lives in danger that they should do something about it.thank you.
Honorable mention is the rear view mirror fell off 2 times / engine seals were prelaced at 69000 miles /
Power steering fluid has to be put in the vehicle daily.the dealerhas ordered a steering grade, but the part was defective.t manufacturer has been notified.
Both front tie rod ends failed prematurely causing noises.nlm
Re: nhtsa campaign id number : 98v323000* hello,fomoco local dealer & corporate customer relations insist there is no such recall as noted above.after several phone calls and visits in the last month, i call corporate.there too they insisted there was no such thing.i called a second time and was forwarded up the ladder, same results.the next week i received a questionare wanting to know of my satisfaction with my recent inquiries! if you could be of any assistance i would be deeply indebted.thank you sincerely,[xxx]* what initiated this whole thing is that my care started clanking and a few other things.took it to the les scwab dealer.he said my frame mounts went.my local mechanic confirmed it.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The plastic molding that was replaced after crashed is wavy and the place where i got the car fixed and ford said thereis nothing they can do about it that's just the way it is.
The contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. While driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission jerked severely with extreme hesitation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing who stated that the rear subframe was completely corroded, which caused damage to the transmission. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 93v106000 (structure). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 103,219.
Water/air leak on the driver's side door.
Front door did not lock from inside, 3-year old wiggled out of car seat, pulled on passenger's side door handle and fell out onto the road while driving.
Right rear door side panel fell off twice.
Tailgate was opened and the vehicle was parked , and tailgate window suddenly shattered. Dealer has not benn contacted.
Knocking and jump-shifting transmission during acceleration; knocking transmission during cruising after acceleration; roughing/scratching braking when applying brakes, pads/drums/discs are in the excellent condition. Speedmeter needle jumped to 85 mph while driving 55 mph once. Sturcture failure in the trunk, up/right corner had a crack which let rain water leaks in the trunk. My air condition gives mildrew/musky when use. My car was never in accident.
Speedometer failed to operate after repairs were done in aug 1997 with 20,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and informed consumer repairs would be at consumer'sexpense. Also vehicle stalled and died while driving on the highway.in addition, dealer replaced transmission/ thermostat/multi-function switch/ map sensor/speed control sensor, and rear sub-frame mounts.
Recall 98 v 323 000/subframe corrosion: upon acceleration from a stop position, driver heard a clunk sound, and then the steering became difficult to steer. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to vin.this vehicle is experiencing the exact problems as outlined in the recall.consumer would like consideration for vehicle to be repaired as per recall. *jg
The contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. While driving at 5 mph, the contact made a right turn and heard a loud noise. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the right rear subframe mounting bushing had broken due to corrosion. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint; however, the manufacturer refused to assist with repair costs and stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 98v323000 (structure: frame and members). The contact planned to have the vehicle repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 103,325.
Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsarecall o campaign98v323000 concerning the structure: frame and members.however, the recall did not correct the problem.the vehicle had the same problemsagain.the dealer has been contacted.the vehicle has not been repaired.
Subframe has failed, causing the vehicle engine to drop. Dealer notified.
Received a recall notice98v323000.took vehicle to dealership and was refused due to "mileage onvehicle, and it was no longer under warranty."dealership charged him formechanic to look atvehicle.please provide any additional information.
Recal 98v323 000/subframe corrosion: subframe detached from body mount,causes loss of steering. Dealer notified,and informed consumerthat vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin.
While driving, front coil springs broke, causingfront end of the vehicle to drop. Lower rear subframe mount plate nut has been replaced.fluctuating speedometer was replaced.starter and wire harness have been replaced.muffler and tail pipe have been replaced.2 front coil springs and strut bearing plates have been replaced.
Do not understand why this part would go with only 39,130 miles on it.could the subframe rear plate have anything to do with this matter???? .
Recall work denied due to lack of parts (98v-323). Mjs
Consumer states subframe bolts as part of recall 98v323 were broken.outside shop had to remove broken bolts and installed 2 new front subframe bolts and mounts.
Rec'd notice (#98v323000) & notified dealer. Was informed that parts were not available for subframe corrosion.
Consumer heard cracking coming from floorboard while operating vehicle.dealer diagnosed that the rear lower subframe is corroding.related to recall 98v323000; but,consumer'svehiclenot included due to vin.problem has gotten worse and consumer don't feel safe driving the vehicle. *ph
Consumer received recall 98v323000 concerning subframe corrosionthat had been issued two years ago, and consumercomplainedthat it took two years to get letter.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was making a clicking sound.an independent mechanic determined the sub frame on both sides disintegrated and needed to be repaired.
The front driver side strut spring broke while the car was parked. I had the car towed to be fixed. When the mechanic inspected the other spring 2 of them were cracked and in need of replacement. The car isn't driven hard. It is driven 40 miles a day five days a week.
I have a 1995 mercury sable that has a bad head gasket.i was told by my mechanic that there was a recall by ford, but after calling and leaving messages, i am unable to confirm this.please advise.thank you!i am also listing numerous problems that have occurred with the suspension and brakes in the last year.
While trying to make a turn vehicle slows down on its own.also,is hard to start upvehicle.
Was on my way home from work and heard a loud screech, since i was just down the street from my home i pulled in my driveway and the tire blew.upon inspection i noticed the tire was completely slashed from the front right coil spring breaking. New coil spring strut shock and axle.
Front end noise/vibration.*skd
Missing bolt from the cv shaft and outer tie rod caused the components to collapse and resulted in abs brake failure and several other component failures. Mjs
Front end misaligned.
The front spring broke while going at a low rate of speed. The car was completly undrivable and if it was going at a higher rate of speed could have had major problems. This happened 113 miles after the car was at the dealers for a recall that replaced the sub frame mounts for the part that supports the engine and transmission. I feel that while making repairs they cracked the spring, or that springs are made of sub standard materal.
The shocks and struts failed.
Front coil springs broke off, mechanic stated this should not have happened, there is a recall 98i002, however it only covers 1993 year sables.
Both front springs broke, causing the front end to come down on the frames.*yd*jg
While driving, front coil springs broke, causingfront end of the vehicle to drop. Lower rear subframe mount plate nut has been replaced.fluctuating speedometer was replaced.starter and wire harness have been replaced.muffler and tail pipe have been replaced.2 front coil springs and strut bearing plates have been replaced.
Vehicle was infor a oil change. Consumer noticed high beams were not shiningright distance. Also,dealer noticed that both front coil springs were broken. Please provide any further information. Consumer felt both coil springs should not have broken at the same time. Feels its a manufacturer's defect.
When beginning to back car out of garage, driver's side front coil spring failed.left fender sagged noticeably and piece of spring was found on floor of garage under car.after having car towed to repair shop, investigation showed right side front coil spring to also be broken, but still in place.*la
While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed that the front coil springs were broken. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the driver that the front coil springs were broken and needed to be replaced.please provide further details.
While driving the front suspension coil spring had broken and punctured the driver side front tire.tsscc
When the consumer started the vehicle and drove slowly about 50 feet, he discovered the two front coils springs were broke and the vehicle had a flat tire. The coil springs broke due to corrosion.
While driving the passenger's front coil spring broke, puncturing the tire and causing a tire blow out and almost an accident.prolbem similar to previous year model recall.
My daughter had just driven all over the state with her student teaching assignment.she was going to teach for the day when she had tire failure. She had just left from her apartment going 10 mph and about one mile from her place. The coil spring broke jabbing into her tire and causing a blow out. We had to have the car towed and the mechanic said these mecuries and ford sables were good for this kind od a problem. Then i got on line and it sais that one point back in 95 that these kind of cars had to have guards to protect the coils from the tires. I am concerned.
Car was parked in drive when got in to drive would not move.after inspection we found that the coil spring had sheared off and was laying right by vehicle.upon further inspection found both sides to be broken.car has not been driven rough and was still in good condition otherwise.nothing has been done at this time but contacted dealer and would cost major to repair.
Vehicle was going down the hill and black smoke was coming fromrear.driver's front tire blewout due tocoil spring slipping down over the strut which pushed up against the tire and puncturing it.dealer was notified. Please provide more information.
My 1995 merc . Sable .2 months ago my right from spring broke and went through my tire i was able to controle it till we stoped but the car was so bad it needed a tow and $375.00 to fix it.i was told it was a defective spring and should have been recalled.and they have fixed a lot of cars like mine with bad springs.then just today the left front spring broke and again into the tire it went.this time it cost $260.00 to fix it.and again i was told it was a defective spring from factory.this was a diferent auto repair in different state.he also said he thought there was a recall on them.i never got a recall notice from ford deal in hicksvill ohio where the car was bought new??is there a probelm with the springs if so who owes me the cost of fixing it .
While driving out ofdriveway found out that left front tire was flat.took vehicle to shop for tire repairand found out that front coils spring were broken in two parts, had punchured tire.
Right front coil spring failed while parked at supermarket.
Front stabilizer bar failed.
Constant noise in rear wheels.
The shocks and struts failed.
A washer was missing from the top left rear strut, causing vehicle to shake.
When i took my 1995 mercury sable to a mechanic for an oil change, he notified me that both rear springs were broken.he showed it to me and i saw it for myself.furthermore, one spring had worn a visible groove in the right rear tire.it was dangerous to drive my car further and it must be repaired immediately at a cost of $700. The repair is scheduled for next week and includes rear struts, rear springs and the associated mounting brackets.my mechanic says this is a defect in the steel used for the springs and is a common problem on ford products and they fix a lot of them.
The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic for an inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the rear coil springs were broken and needed to be replaced.please provide further details.
While driving, a loud clanking noise was heard coming from the rear.the driver was able to pull over.the driver noticed that the passenger side coil spring sheared off.the driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the driver that the passenger side coil spring needed replacement.please fill in additional information.
Tire developed a large bulge on outside of tire neartread. This causedsteering to be unstabledand to wobble.michelin, xw4 with 47,000 miles,p205/65r15.
General tires wear unevenly.(p20565r15)
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My daughter had just driven all over the state with her student teaching assignment.she was going to teach for the day when she had tire failure. She had just left from her apartment going 10 mph and about one mile from her place. The coil spring broke jabbing into her tire and causing a blow out. We had to have the car towed and the mechanic said these mecuries and ford sables were good for this kind od a problem. Then i got on line and it sais that one point back in 95 that these kind of cars had to have guards to protect the coils from the tires. I am concerned.
Consumer stated thatnight that vehicle was purchased itwas left atdealer to get tires replaced.but, next day whenvehicle was suppose to be picked upconsumer was informed thatvehicle was shipped to south carolina.when vehicle was returnedconsumer turnedvehicle on, andheatermalfunctioned. After that car just turned off.
2 1/2 month old tire, 4000 miles, completely deteriorated on the freeway, no collision involved.(tiresize: p205/65r15)
General g4s tires (p205/65r15) experienced tread separation.
At about 6000 miles the speedometer became unsteady.at 23,500 miles the needle stated to wave and bounce consistently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they did nothing because the vehicle was out of warranty.the cruise e control became erratic as well. *mr *scc*nlm
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Temperature goes up andengine check light comes on.consumer it not able to drive car. Consumerfeels car may burn up.
Vehicle will stall without prior warning, andengine check light will come on. This happens when engine is hot.once engine cools downvehicle will restart. The vehicle stall seven times while traveling.
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Consumer states the one key pad and remotes needed to be replaced and reprogrammed.
When engine is cold throttle sticks in the idle position, requiring excessive pressure to accelerate.
While traveling on the highway the speedometer needle goes from side to side and will not register the correct speed.the dealer is aware of the problem. Please provide any additional information .*nlm *dt
When driving the vehicle, the cruise control does not work, allowing you to do 5 miles over limit that was set.
There is a leakage within the engine head gasket, causing engine to overheat.also, when settingcruise control and applying brakes, vehicle accelerated. Finally, motor motor mounts broke,causingvehicle to shake.
Speedometer failed to operate after repairs were done in aug 1997 with 20,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and informed consumer repairs would be at consumer'sexpense. Also vehicle stalled and died while driving on the highway.in addition, dealer replaced transmission/ thermostat/multi-function switch/ map sensor/speed control sensor, and rear sub-frame mounts.
My speedometer jumps by 10-15 mph when speeds are above 40 mph. At lower speeds it also shakes by 5 mph or so. This has to be a flaw in the 1995 mercury sable because i see hundreds of other complaints on this same problem. The manufacturer must be held resonsible for it's repair. It is a cronic problem.
With cruise control set at 55 mph, when accelerating to pass another vehicle,driver stepped on gas pedal and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The system would not disenage. Would disengage only when tapping or hitting the off button. Driver was able to get vehicle off the road safely by excessive force on the brakes. The problem has been reported to the dealership.
While driving at any speed speedometer malfunctioned.needle jumped back and forth, and went out of control.this happened at least four times in the last month. Manufacturer nor dealer were aware of the problem.while driving at any speed speedometer malfunctioned.needle jumped back and forth, and went out of control.this happened at least four times in the last month.*mr
I bought the car in nashua, nh but now live in florida.the transmission problem is this: while i am trying to slow down, the car actually "lurches" forward and then when i let my foot off the break, it "slams" into gear.i contacted the service supervisor at the lincoln-mercury dealership in delray beach, florida .hetold me he has heard of this problem occuring several times with other sables and knows exactly what part it is.he estimates about $800-$1200 in repair costs.he told me that it could go at anytime and i will be left stranded somewhere because my car will not go into gear.my brother in law had same problem with his sable.i think it is a defect in the sable's transmission - i should not be having transmission failure in a 6 year old car.
When driving at any speed and coming to a stop transmission disengaged when coming to a stop.when applying the accelerator the vehicle jumps forward.dealer can't determine thecause.
Vehicle placed in park position; driver went inside; vehicle proceeded to roll forward; hit fence across street & went through a fence & then hit garage. Was still in park position. Was some bumper damage. Took vehicle to dealer; nothing wrong.
Defective speedometer needle and cruise control. Dealer was notified. Mr*ph
Transmissionshiftedinto reverse and then into drive , and vehicle suddendly accelerated,took off with foot still on the brakes, causingloss of control.
On 10/10/97 speedometer was repaired/replaced by peach ford in brewton, al under warranty. On 6/2/99 astro lincoln repaired same identical problem and was paid 107.00 then on 6/4/99 paid an additional 127.73 for parts f5dz9e731a; f2dz 9a820 a; f5dz 9f714z for parts that astro said would fix speedometer. That did not work; now astro wants 593.75 for part f40217255a which they say will fix this speedometer problem i am on a fixed income, elderly and my daughter has located service bullentins indicating a known problem. Shouldn't this be fixed under warranty and my money refunded. I have attempted to speak with service manager at astro butcan not get anything done. Have tried unsuccessfully to get problem corrected. On 10/10/97 peach ford in brewton alreplaced speedometer head with part fydrz 17255 a under warranty.6/2/99 i paid astro $107.oo to have speedometer fixed again, on 6/4/
With cruise control set at 55 mph, when accelerating to pass another vehicle,driver stepped on gas pedal and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The system would not disenage. Would disengage only when tapping or hitting the off button. Driver was able to get vehicle off the road safely by excessive force on the brakes. The problem has been reported to the dealership.
Defective speedometer needle and cruise control. Dealer was notified. Mr*ph
While air conditioner is running andvehicle comes to a complete stop, itbegins to idle, as if it trying to move. Dealer has been contaced.
At about 6000 miles the speedometer became unsteady.at 23,500 miles the needle stated to wave and bounce consistently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they did nothing because the vehicle was out of warranty.the cruise e control became erratic as well. *mr *scc*nlm
While driving up a small hill the accelerator surged; could stop vehicle by applying the brakes. Put into neutral and stopped the car but engine continued to race at over 4000 rpms; turned off ignition. Started itand it went to over 4000 rpms.arranged to have vehicle towed.
While driving vehicle accelerated to a higher speed.speedometer needle was erratic. Contacted the dealer. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly surged forward when vehicle was put into drive, resulting in a collision.
Rear defoggerinside of vehicledoesn't produce enough heat to defogwindow located inback. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
By pass kite for heater coil needed to be replaced to due to rust in radiator. Dealer has serviced and repaired.please provide further information.
Consumer stated thatnight that vehicle was purchased itwas left atdealer to get tires replaced.but, next day whenvehicle was suppose to be picked upconsumer was informed thatvehicle was shipped to south carolina.when vehicle was returnedconsumer turnedvehicle on, andheatermalfunctioned. After that car just turned off.
Rear window shattered after owner entered and shut door. Please describe details.tt
Appears to be overflow of transmission fluid from dipstick.
All windows turned pure white while driving; impaired driver's vision. Please provide details.tt
Power window rear door button failed intermittently.
Honorable mention is the rear view mirror fell off 2 times / engine seals were prelaced at 69000 miles /
Owner could not shut engine off after turning key, possible cause steering column failure.also,transmission leaks fluid, cause unknown. Rearview mirrior has broken off.
Upon entering the carconsumer noticed that the rearview mirror had fallen off. The vehicle had been parked in direct sunlight.this is the second instance.
A air leak causes the windshield to virbrate when vehicle is driven 50 mph or more. Vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic.
Drivers side widow pops out while closing the door. Also the dealer installed a speedometer two years ago in may of 1998 for $400.00 cost to us which was'nt covered under warranty. I believe this is a safty issue and should be repaired at no cost to us. The speedometer failed again in december of 1999. Now the dealer is asking for another $500.00 (pre-paid) to correct the problem. I find this to be excessive. What can we do now?
The windshield wipers will not work unless you wiggle the turn signal.
Whene vehicle is driven above 60 mphspeedometer does not register the correct speed.operaton is very erratic, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Intermittent wiper switch won't spray washer fluid.have to giggle switch.also, the wiper delay won't work on the slower settings. Also,speedometer cable makes noise going over 40 m.p.h.
The washer was missing from left rear wheel strut. Had made a lot of noise whenever it hit a bump or rough patch of road. Vehicle shakes a lot when that happens. Feels like its falling apart. Will be taking vehicle back to dealer to check.
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