Reversed out of driveway then put in drive. Heard knocking noise. Car did not move even when eccelerator was pushed. Had to be pushed back into carport. Transmission failure without warning.
1992 Mercury Sable: engine knocking or ticking
5 of the 364 complaints about the 1992 Mercury Sable describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
- 20082
- 20013
- 20001
- 19992
- 19981
- 19962
- 19953
- 19943
- 19932
- 19925
- 19911
What owners say
While driving on I-95 north in s. Florida a knocking noise started to occur. The car started to slow down and downshifted by itself. The car could no longer accelerate over 55 m.p.h. Transmission failure without warning.
When driving in low speed there is a straining noise coming from the vehicle. Also, when making a turn there is some knocking noise coming from the vehicle.
When driving at any speed there is a knocking noise coming from vehicle, and vehicle will stall. Consumer can't determine the problem. *ak
Front motor mounts broke while driving, and there is a knocking noise coming from the front of vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- 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. tt
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. ak
- A new silicone gasket and sealant. yc
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. tt
- Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat. yc
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
- Risk
- This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
Recall number 97V019000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1992 Mercury Sable knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 1992 Mercury Sable?
5 of 364 owner complaints about the 1992 Mercury Sable (1%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Mercury Sable?
There is 1 recall and 14 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 13Fire or smoke 8Headlights 8Brake failure 7Wipers 7Airbag light 6Engine failure 6Sudden acceleration 6ABS 5Ball joint 5
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