1990 Mercury Sable engine problems

30 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 30
of this car's complaints: 18%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
25
Engine: gasoline
3
Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
1
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Mercury Sable engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Mercury Sable engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Engine mount failureOpened February 4, 1992, closed June 25, 1992

There is no summary currently available

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What 1990 Mercury Sable owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 2, 2003 · Engine · RI

Engine problems.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Engine · CA

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.

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Engine · IA

Head gasket failure, causing low oil pressure and connecting rod failure.

Filed Feb 28, 2001 · Engine · NJ

Timing cover and head gaskets leaking - ford service recomended new motor.

Filed Mar 20, 2000 · Engine · KY

Vehicle making knoking noise. Contacted dealer. Dealer stated that engine head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.

Filed Nov 1, 1999 · Engine · NJ

Temperature guage indicated the vehicle was heating and losing anti-freeze. Owner added anti-freeze. Head gasket went out. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

Filed Oct 30, 1999 · Engine · MI

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.

Filed Aug 19, 1999 · Engine · NY · fire

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.

Filed Aug 11, 1999 · Engine · NJ

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.

Filed Apr 13, 1999 · Engine · NM

Vehicle is always running hot due to defective engine head gasket. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists.

Questions about the 1990 Mercury Sable engine

Does the 1990 Mercury Sable have engine problems?

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the engine of the 1990 Mercury Sable, 18% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1990 Mercury Sable engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Is there a recall for the 1990 Mercury Sable engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.