1996 Mercury Sable Engine problems

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercury sable. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed. The failure recurred however and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the same failure on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 49,000. *Tr

Relevant information---engine was repaired on sept. 9/10, 2012 Same morning as the accident--car was driven to bank but as I was leaving I could not put car into reverse. A gentleman passerby was able to put it into reverse with effort and a loud noise in the gears. I proceeded to my exercise class which lasted one hour. Had no trouble with reverse gear this time. About 1/2 hour later I was turning into a parking lot and in a matter of minutes the engine started revving up and shot forward on its own, went over a...

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined the engine mount and carriage frame rusted which caused the engine to slip from the mount. The vehicle was exposed to extreme winter weather and road salts. The repair shop concluded that a piece of steel needed to be added to each side of the engine mount to correct the problem. The manufacturer was not alerted.

While driving engine collapsed due to rusting. This caused the frame to break. Also, when the engine collapsed the ball joints broke, causing the tires to disengage from the vehicle. *Ak

The consumer experienced engine trouble. The consumer then opened the hood and saw flames. *Ph the consumer first noticed there was a problem when the vehicle sputtered. Upon stopping he noticed smoke coming out of the front end. The consumer put the flames out with a soda. *Sc

I have had this car for one year and one half. I bought it from ray hudson chevrolet in la crosse ,wis. I had the car two weeks and the transmission had to be replaced. Two weeks after the front and back brakes had to be replaced. This was at the dealers exspense. I had to have a wheel bearing replaced and now after a year and 1/2 I have to replace the whole motor.

Vehicle stalled repeatedly. The ignition module was replaced, however the problem recurred.*Jb

The water pump failed on a 1996 mercury sable because sand from the engine casting got into the water pump

Consumer states that while driving and without warning the engine overheated and blew and the vehicle started to smoke under the hood causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified ts

Consumer recently had taken her vehicle for routine maintenance, and was informed that the vehicle had a leaking head gasket. *Scc

The vehicle will shut down without prior warning. And the slidding door will unexpectly open while traveling.*Jb

Vehicle stalls every time in rainy weather, vehicle was taken to dealer on 5 occasions, dealer replaced serpentine belt and informed consumer that the manufacturer was designing a guard to prevent water from entering the vehicle, however, manufacturer was not aware of new guard. *Tt

Coolant turned to acid and cause corrusion to heater plug and water pump.Dealership is aware of problem. *Ak

Car stalled, thought it to be altenator, towed to my mechanic, found that the oil pump grear was stripped, and engine froze up, due to lack of lubricant. Hd to replace with remanufactured engine, car has been serviced as required from the day it was purchased new, with all service records retained. Cost $4400.00 To replace. Feel it is the responsibility of ford motor company to pay for the replacement. Was out of warrenty, but engine still only had 31613 miles on it.

Coolant inside vehicle has deteriorated, causing engine to rust. Please add additional information.*Ak

I was traveling home from my first long distance trip from napa, ca. To ventura, ca. When without any warning the cars temperature gauge went straight to hot, the engine light came on and the car lost total power, result? Two blown head gaskets, numerous cooling parts replaced. When ford was contacted about reimbursement for a known defect (head gaskets) they said the goodwill policy doesn't count in my case because I took it to a repairshop other than ford. So here I am out $2,724.62 Repair costs $400. Towing...

Vehicle started overheating. Cooling system broke down to soon and caused erosion. Ford developed a repair kit for cooling system. Contacted dealer, and dealer paid half of the cost. *Ak

Consumer is having some problems with engine, engine overheats and at times stalls.*Ak radiator has been replaced two times, headgaskets were replaced and finally engine was replaced. Shocks were replaced. *Slc

The vehicles engine compartment caught fire, the consumer stated he recently had the transmission and that may have been the cause of the problem (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm

Front frost plug broke and coolant leaked. Consumer had engine replaced . Ford had a tsb / voluntary recall on vehicle for that problem. Contacted dealer. *Ak

Coolant turned to a rusty sluggy mixture. Freeze out plugs had to be replaced and system flushed. New coolant was added and it is already turning brown again. Ford did do the work for free, but told me I was on my own if it occured again. Have learned through various people that the same thing is happening to their sable and taurus cars. Transmission has also had to repaired at a cost to me of $1750.00. When you come to a stop the car will then not go forward. You have to press in on the gas and make it lunge...

When vehicle shifts gears rpms stay at 1800-2000, will not go down, consumer has to shut off engine and restart. To dealer who replaced air bypass valve, then throttle positioner, coerrected problem for a short time only.*Ak air bypass valve and throttle positioner sensor were replaced on warranty. *Yh

When driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle cuts off, causing loss of all power. Also, when making a left or right hand turn there is a knocking noise coming from front end. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.*Ak

High idle when moving from park to drive, causing vehicle to lurch forward, and it will also travel couple feet if foot is not on brakes hard. Manufacturer issued a tsb, but it does not correct defect. *Ak consumer states that this failure caused the liquid filled mounts to fail which also caused exhaust leak at manifold, the tsb number is 97-7-1, which states the pcm needed replaced due to an incorrect software identification block. Drive and serpentine belts failed. *Slc

While driving 45 mph vehicle shuddered, then stopped, engine still running. Also, transmission had failed. *Ak