While driving on highway engine stalled without a warning, and no gear at all. A technician told consumer that it was a transmission problem.
1991 Mercury Sable: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 221 complaints about the 1991 Mercury Sable describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Transmission went out while driving at 50 MPH without prior warning, causing vehicle to stall and shut off completely. Also, there was vibration within the steering wheel. Also, loss of cruise control, causing vehicle to accelerate. In addition,smoke came from underhood.
When driving at any speed vehicle stalls/cut off and the transmission had to be replaced. Vehicle is shifting hard and the transmission went out again.
Due to defective transmission, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which almost caused an accident. Dealer replaced transmission.
Vehicle stalls continuously.
Vehicle stalled. (new jersey state police report)
Transmission planetary ring fractured, causing vehicle to stall.
Vehicle stalls out with no warning at hwy speeds.possibly fuel pump problem, installed new fuel pump and stalling continues.
Service bulletins that may apply
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat
- Information regarding the the availability of the revised headgasket for coolant loss conditions on some...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Mercury Sable stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1991 Mercury Sable?
8 of 221 owner complaints about the 1991 Mercury Sable (4%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Mercury Sable
Transmission failure 41Ball joint 9Fire or smoke 6Slipping 6
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