1991 Mercury Sable transmission problems

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · FL

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.

Filed Jul 31, 2001 · Transmission · RI

The automatic transmission failed without warning while stopped at a traffic light. Nlm

Filed May 16, 2001 · Transmission · CA

When accelerating from a stop vehicle will hesitate , feels as though vehicle is in neutral , like it is out of gear and will not move. Consumer must restart vehicle, but eventually defect will reoccur. Consumer received an extended warranty in november 1994 for this problem which stated that defect will cause erratic transmission operation. Manufacturer claimed it has passed the warranty by years and will not cover costs. *ak

Filed Mar 28, 2001 · Transmission · WI

Transmission has been replaced twice, and current transmission was slipping out of gear at any speed. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Feb 28, 2001 · Transmission · NE

Consumer has contacted manufacturer regarding transmission ,and was told there were no recalls on "transmissions" for this vehicle... Vehicle registered in nebraska where there was recall 98v323000 regarding subframe corrosion which could effect transmission/engine. Consumer was going to have to have transmission replaced.

Filed Dec 5, 2000 · Transmission · PA

The transmission failed prior to service program #94m84 in sept of 1994, in 2000 the transmission failed again, consumer believes ford replaced the initial transmission with another transmission containing the same inherent defect. Nlm

Filed Oct 26, 2000 · Transmission · MA

The transaxle forward clutch piston design is made of aluminum which fails (cracks), the replacement is made of steel, consumer feels a recall should be issued due to design flaw

Filed Oct 24, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · MD

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.

Filed Aug 3, 2000 · Transmission · CA

While driving on highway engine stalled without a warning, and no gear at all. A technician told consumer that it was a transmission problem.

Filed Jan 24, 2000 · Transmission · IN

I know there have been a lot of transmissions going out on the sables, but when mine went out it jerked with so much force that I could barely hold the steering wheel.