While driving rpms revved to 4700, and vehicle started slowing down on its own,smoke came out of transmission and vehicle stalled. Transmission was gone. Contacted dealer.
1992 Mercury Sable: fire, smoke or burning smell
8 of the 364 complaints about the 1992 Mercury Sable describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Engine check light had been coming on intermittently for years. Vehicle had been taken to dealer numerous times, problem could not be remedied. While drivng 40 MPH there was smoke coming from tailpipe, and engine was running very rough. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, a blown headgasket was diagnosed.
This sensor burnt up (I.e. Caught on fire but did not spread) and caused check engine light to come on.
No warning, car hesitated, the a white plume of smoke came from exhaust.
Vehicle stopped operating while traveling at highway speed of 60 MPH. Noticed overheating, and white smoke coming from tail pipe. Vehicle towed to independent repair shop mechanic informed consumer of a blown head gasket. Contacted manufacturer, and manufacturer informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under extended warranty. Feel free to provide further details.
While driving engine head gasket blewout. Exhast was extensive, a lot of white smoke came out, and vehicle died. Took to dealer, and they repaired it at cost of $1220.71. Dealer said it was a factory defect, and they repaired alot of engine head gaskets.
Transmission went out, and motor caught on fire.
While driving, smelled burning odor; moments later, rear window exploded; glass shattered, injuring rear occupants; caused by short in windshield wiper. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
- Transaxle- AX4S/AX4N- diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) 628, P0741 and/or P1744 stored in memory after...
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no-crank condition due to corrosion at the starter solenoid connector
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Mercury Sable fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1992 Mercury Sable?
8 of 364 owner complaints about the 1992 Mercury Sable (2%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Mercury Sable
Transmission failure 18Stalling 15Overheating 13Headlights 8Brake failure 7Wipers 7Airbag light 6Engine failure 6Sudden acceleration 6ABS 5Ball joint 5Knocking 5
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