Mercury Sable Complaints (1996)

304 consumer complaints on file.

#843286July 26, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
AFTER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL# 98B2151, VEHICLE OVERHEATED . THE THERMOSTAT AND ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#708808July 19, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO STOP. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#547171July 14, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
BRAKE VACCUM LINE BROKE, RESULTING IN COLLISION. HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON CONTACT. *YC
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#708422July 9, 1999
STRUCTURE
I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE REAR SUBMOUNTS IN MY CAR. I PURCHASED A PREMIUM EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN WITH THE CAR AND I AM TOLD THESE COMPONENTS ARE NOT COVERED BECAUSE THEY ARE PART OF THE " STRUCTURE " OF THE CAR AND ARE A SAFETY HAZARD SHOULD THEY FAIL. IN FACT THE COMPONENTS DO NOT EVEN APPEAR ON THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR MY CAR!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#841501June 30, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM OVERFLOW RESERVOIR HAS RUBBED AGAINST THE FENDER, CAUSING STRESS CRACKS ON THE BUTTOM OF THE RESERVOIR, RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAKAGE . MANUFACTUER HAS REDESIGNED PART. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#707399June 10, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. , THEN CHANGED COMPUTER SETTINGS, FUEL MILEAGE CUT BY 1/3. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#707229June 5, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN GROSSLY UNRELIABLE, THIS IS CERTAINLY A LEMON. I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE OR SUGGESTION WITH THESE SAFETY DISCREPANCIES. THANKS. NO SAFETY DEFECTS LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#838811June 3, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE. VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CENTER BLOCK BUILDING. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPOLY, AND MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED BY BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#706666May 19, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MOTOR THREW A ROD; OUT OF WARRANTY SINCE PURCHASED USED; MOTOR IS "SO NEW" HAVE HAD TO WAIT 3 WEEKS FOR PARTS; FORD REFUSES TO ASSIST
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#706609May 18, 1999
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
TRANSMISSION LEAKED FLUID, CAUSED BY DIFFERENTIAL GEARS DISINTEGRATING INTERNALLY AND CRACKING TRANSMISSION CASE. $1700 REPAIR.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#837730May 11, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP DUE TO CORROSION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#706223May 4, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION LEAKED FLUID. FOUND CRACK IN HOUSING, CAUSED BY DIFFERENTIAL BREAKING DOWN INTERNALLY. VEHICLE IS JUST PAST 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. 2 DAYS OF LABOR AND $1600 ESTIMATED REPAIR FOR DIFFERENTIAL AND TRANSMISSION HOUSING. NEED TO CHECK IF RELATED TO CURRENT "ROLL PIN" TRANSMISSION SAFETY RECALL FOR 1996 SABLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#837094April 26, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR BROKE INTO THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM WHICH ALMOST CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#705922April 23, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
WHEN CAR IS PUT ON A STANDARD TIRE SHOP LIFT THE REAR HIGTH SENSING VALVE GOES PAST ITS LIMIT WHICH ALLOWS CONSTANT PRESSURE TO BE APPLIED TO REAR BRAKES, AND CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE IN LESS THAN 400 MILES. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#705553April 12, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WE HAVE HAD TECHNICIANS, MECHANICS, AND FORD ENGINEERS WORKING ON THIS CAR. AS OF THIS DATE, THEY CAN NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, CAR WILL ONLY GO 20MPH AND WILL NOT FIRE ON PLUGS 1 AND 5. ALL PARTS THAT COULD BE WRONG HAVE BEEN REPLACED. A COMPLETE CHECK OF THE CAR SHOWS NO OTHER PROBLEM. CAR ALSO UPON STARTING JERKS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#704909March 25, 1999
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
THIS POROBLEM AFFECTS ALL 1996 THROUGH1999 MERCURY SABLES &FORD TAURUSES. IT IS NOT ADVERTISED NOR LISTED IN EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS ON THE MSRP. THE TRUNK LID IS NOT MANUFACTURED WITH GALVANIZED STEEL . IT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH EITHER PLASTIC OR ALUMINUM. THE ONLY WAY I FOUND OUT ABOUT THI S WAS WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY MAGNETIC C.B. ANTENNA ON THE TRUNK. THE ANTENNA WOULDN'T ATTACH TO THE TRUNK. I TRIED THE MAGNET ON ALL SABLE AND TAURUSES FROM '96 THROUGH 99,AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I TRIED THE MAGNET ON CONTOURS,MYSTIQUES,ESCORTS,FORD CROWN VIC'S,GRAND MARQUI'S,LINCOLNS AND THE MAGNETIC ANTENNA WORKED. I SERIOUSLY THINK THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I BELIEVE IF THESE AUTOMOBILES ARE INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION IT WOULD CAUSE GREATER INJURIES THAN IF THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL. I WILL APPRECITE HEARING FROM YOU AGENCY SINCE THE PERSON I SPOKE WITH ON THE PHONE SAID I SHOULD CONTACT YOU. THANK YOU VERY MUCH, JAMES H. LANE. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#836081March 24, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP REMAINS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V016000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#704789March 23, 1999
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#704810March 23, 1999
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#782021March 15, 1999
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
THE HEATING CORE FAILED ON THREE OCCASIONS, NOT ABLE TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO DESIGN BEING DEFECTIVE. YH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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