ENGINE PROBLEMS. *AK
Engine & cooling
1990 Mercury Sable Engine problems
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 1990 Mercury Sable's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 14% of all its complaints, most recently on June 2, 2003. They describe 0 crashes, 4 fires and 1 injury. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
Whenever traveling at various speed vehicle would stall out. Vehicle can be restarted . Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic could give no indication of the cause of the problem.*Ak
Head gasket failure, causing low oil pressure and connecting rod failure. *Ak
Timing cover and head gaskets leaking - ford service recomended new motor. *Ak
Vehicle making knoking noise. Contacted dealer. Dealer stated that engine head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide further information. *Ak
Temperature guage indicated the vehicle was heating and losing anti-freeze. Owner added anti-freeze. Head gasket went out. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *Ak
Engine motor mounts are broken. This problem occured after the subframe bolts had broken several months earlier. I was told by other owners of this type of vehicle that they had a recall for motor mounts, I have never received notice of this problem nor do I find any info on your website. Thank you.
While driving on the highway the car started smoking. When driver pulled to pop up the hood, 10 feet flames shot from under the roof of the car.The dealer has yet to be notified. *Ak
Vehicle makes a jolt in front left side when taking off or stopping. Dealer contacted, and stated all motor mounts were defective. Problems still exists. Provide further information. *Ak
Vehicle is always running hot due to defective engine head gasket. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. *Ak
While driving at 25 mph vehicle started to virbate, and y consumer can hear some noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Both motor mounts broke. *Ak
Vehicle has had a history of engine mount failures. Two were replaced by previous owner, and currently one by consumer . Dealer notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not under a recall. *Ak
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. *ET
MOTOR MOUNTS/CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.
Engine gasket oil pan malfunctioned, causing an oil leak. *Ak
POOR RECALL REPAIR TO MOTOR MOUNTS.
After driving auto for about 20-25 minutes and parking, auto smelled smoke then after cutting auto off smoke got worse doors would not open-auto exploded. *Ak
While driving on the highway the vehicle caught fire, the fire was an engine comparment fire.Please describe. *Ak
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED AND REPLACED.
Engine mounts broke; replaced twice within 30,000 miles; owner could hear loud clunking noise. Tt
Motor mount failed, therefore engine moves around freely. Tt
Vehicle fire. (Attorney for client) (3rd vehicle of 481926) *skd
Both engine mounts broke; owner noticed clunking noise on accelerating and making turns for 6 to 8 months; caused mild jerking. Tt
Mercury Sable engine complaints by year
Sable engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data