The automatic transmission failed without warning while stopped at a traffic light. Nlm
1991 Mercury Sable: complete transmission failure
41 of the 221 complaints about the 1991 Mercury Sable describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 41
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
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
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.
Transmission failed, recall (94m-84) however denied due to year/mileage requirements. Mjs
Possible transmission failure causing gears to not go forward / backward. Dealer cannot fix problem.
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.
Failure of recall component (98v‑323) caused transmission failure, slipage & loss of control prior to recall notice, replacement of transmission necessary, however continued problems.
This transmission failed completely without warning with 76,000 miles. I had had the vehicle into the dealer at 66,000 miles to have the transmission serviced & checked and nothing was said about the possibility of anything going wrong.
Transmission failed. (mjs)
Due to defective transmission, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which almost caused an accident. Dealer replaced transmission.
Consumer expriencing ongoing problem with transmission failure. Transmission was rebuilt twice and lost reverse as of now, all within 9,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and refuse tod repair unless cost goest o consumer. Asking if the federal safety agency can help in this matter.
Check engine light comes on all the time for no reason. The transmisson locked up, causing the car to cut off when put into gear. Dealer says vehicle needs new transmission.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with AX4S...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures
- Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole
- Information regarding TSB 98-5A-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind...
- Transaxles use a new transmission fluid
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Mercury Sable transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1991 Mercury Sable?
41 of 221 owner complaints about the 1991 Mercury Sable (19%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 19 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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