Initial head gasket problem, thus LED to engine seizing.
1992 Mercury Sable engine complaints
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In jan, 1997 dealership said had blown head gaskets. The car was repaired. In dec, 1999 had car checked because of strong antifreeze and burnt oil smell. Was informed that the front and rear head gaskets are both leaking.
There is a recall campain by ford to fix the head gaskets in the 94 and 95, but not the same engine in other years
Started car and blew 2 head gaskets- repairs included 2 head gaskets, 1 set intake gaskets, 2 sets head bolts, thermostat and gaskets, intake bolt, antifreeze, converter, gasket, egr pressure feed, back sensor, rear and front oxygen sensor. Total cost $2,025.
While driving at about 15 MPH engine mounts were loose and caused some shaking. This could cause loss of engine. Consumer felt like she was driving on flat ground, and that transmission was going bad. *ak the motor mount recall does not include this consumer's area and the consumer paid for the repair.
While driving at 65mph, the motor seized. The car suddenly stopped, making for very interesting comments from drivers in back. A connecting rod went through the oil pan, filling the right lane of the ny thruway with a nice layer of oil. Way to go ford!
At 37,000 miles, vehicle began losing coolant. Classic symptoms of head gasket failure. Engine dissembly saw a 1/2 inch section of gasket blown away. Ford regional representative blows off warranty claim by telephone. Fords truly do suck!
Transmission failed, costing $2000 in repairs. Now head gasket has failed with estimated repair in excess of $1200. I have not driven this vehicle for 10,000 miles yet. I am now reading about many similar problems with the ford 3.8l engine & drivetrain. I understand that ford has been aware of these problems for at least 10 years & has failed to correct them. I think the whole situation is a disgusting indictment of the lack of caring on ford's part. I will never purchase another ford product & will tell everyone I know about this horrendous situation.
Blown engine head gasket.
Engine heads and gaskets blown and cause engine to overheat and cause radiator to crack.
Vehicle experienced head gasket failure. Mjs
Head gasket failure caused extensive damage to engine due to oil leakage. Mjs
Engine head gasket is made of aluminum, not steel which causes the head gasket to blowout unexpectedly, almost resulting in a crash. Please provide further information.
Vehicle repaired once under recall for motor mounts, however failed three years later due to motor mounts. Mjs
The motor mounts have failed on my 1992 sable. There was a safety recall that we were not notified of (the federal safety agency campaign number 98v323000. I contacted the dealer where we purchased the car (heritage lincoln-mercury) and spoke to the service manager. He told me that there were no safety recalls on the car and none on the motor mounts. I then contacted ford via their "800" number and was told about a recall on the throttle cable and one on the emissions. I feel that ford should replace these under the prior recall notice.
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling. Mjs
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Consumer complaint engine mount are defected; because this make the second time the mounts was replace within a two years. Dealer/mfr. Was notified.
Faulty thermostat closed shut causing temperature to overheat resulting in blown head gasket and damage to other engine components. Mjs
Engine mounts were replaced on several occasions, prior to recall notice (93v106002).
When vehicle goes uphill on an incline it loses power. Manufacturer has been notified.
Engine motor mount broke, causing engine to vibrate and ruin air conditioning lines. Nlm
Head gasket failed, recall on component however vehicle denied due to VIN #. Mjs
When driving at any speed there is a knocking noise coming from vehicle, and vehicle will stall. Consumer can't determine the problem. *ak
Water pump/coolant replaced due to noise from engine pulley.
The hose which located above the springs that keeps the serpetine belt going leaked, spraying fluid unto the springs, causing it to break which resulted into loss of steering control. Problem reoccurred.
When driving at 40 mp motor mounts broke, and when the engine tried to do something, it ripped out the transmission.
Front motor mounts broke while driving, and there is a knocking noise coming from the front of vehicle.
While driving at any speed vehicle stalls and cuts off without prior warning.
Motor mounts failed prior to recall due to deterioration.
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