Other than the rest of my problems with the above my newest complaint is that I just found out that due to the fact ford installed an aluminim piston where there should have been a steel one which is the only one available now since you discovered your problems. My car is in the shop right now and I'm being told it will cost between $1200.00 - $1500.00 to fix due to ford's poor design. This is not my first sable wagon. The first one had all kinds of A/C problems and I'm getting tired of paying for your mistakes. My A/C is out now, I replace brake pads all the time.
1991 Mercury Sable engine problems
56 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 56
- of this car's complaints
- 25%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine44
- Engine: gasoline8
- Exhaust system: emission control3
- Cooling system: radiator assembly3
- Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings2
- Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
- Cooling system: fan1
At what mileage
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Mercury Sable engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Mercury Sable engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine cooling fan fires
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EA96024
Engine cooling fan fires
In december 1995, ford recalled 119,313 vehicles in canada to remedy the subject condition in certain 1992-95 taurus, sable, tempo, topaz and continental vehicles.ford is aware of similar incidents occurring in northern regions of the united states, but maintains that the frequencies do not warrant a finding of an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.
PE96033
What 1991 Mercury Sable owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle would overheat while driving, vehicle taken to a repair shop, and informed of a blown head gasket. Feel free to provide any further information.
While starting vehicle, the engine did not turn over. Vehicle was serviced and technician stated head gasket had blown. *ak
Engine motor mounts have broken and needed to be replaced. Problem has not been examined by dealership. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
There was no heat and engine overheated, causing temparature to rise. Consumer hadto turn off car when this happened to avoid over heating. White smoke came out of tail pipe.
It appears that the head gaskets are prematurely failing on the 3.8 litre engines manufactured by ford on models 1988 to present. They are aware of the problem and have a service bulletin tsb #98-4-9 explaining the complaint but have failed to repair this know problem or make resolution to the complaints.
Head gaskets failed with only 57,000 miles on car. Vehicle is a 1991 mercury sable wagon with a 3.8 l 6 cylinder engine. Car has allways been well maintained. I think fords warranty should be for any 3.8 liter 6 cyl. Vehicle period!!!!!!!.
My 1991 sable transmission had to be repaired due to the front engine mount bolt fell-out, or breakage. After repairs was made the front engine mount bolt came out or break out two other times as of 23 october 2000. My sable was purchased in washington state and registered in alaska, however it is located in maryland where I live for the passed two years.
Replaced head gasket and o2 sensors. This is the same flawed engine design as those that ford issued an extended warranty. For some unknown reason ford has not included the '91 engines.
Recall for the engine mount bolts was issued, dealer told consumer that vehicle was not included in the recall because he didn't live in an area where there is heavy salting of the roads in the winter. Nlm
Questions about the 1991 Mercury Sable engine
Does the 1991 Mercury Sable have engine problems?
Owners have filed 56 complaints about the engine of the 1991 Mercury Sable, 25% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Mercury Sable engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Mercury Sable engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Mercury Sable have bad engine?
The Mercury Sable model years with the most engine complaints are 1993 (356 complaints), 1992 (151 complaints) and 1994 (144 complaints).
Other 1991 Mercury Sable problems
Transmission 101Steering 27Body 20Brakes 19Electrical 16Airbags 11Suspension 10Acceleration 7Tires 7Visibility 7Fuel system 6Lights 4Seat belts 4Locks 2
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