Dt*: the contact stated while driving at low speeds down a hill and trying to stop the vehicle stalled. All the lights on the dashboard illuminated prior to the vehicle stalling. The brakes did not work when this occurred. The parking brake must be used to stop the vehicle. An independent repair shop has been unable to duplicate the problem.*ak updated 1/25/2006 - the manufacturer indicated there were not recalls related to the failure.
1992 Mercury Sable: engine stalls while driving
15 of the 364 complaints about the 1992 Mercury Sable describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
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.
While driving in a very high temperature, vehicle will stall out.
Vehicle stalled three time in hot weather and heavy traffic.
On a trip to nc the engine temp rose and stalled many times. Local dealers can't duplicate or verify with diagnostic test. Replaced oxygen sensors and motor mounts new fuelfilter. Ford dealer refused additional work for ignition problem that he cannot see on this car.car is unsafe to drive because stalling could take place.
The vehicle stalled several times while on a long trip, the driver would pull over and allow the vehicle to cool off at which time the vehicle would restart, the oxygen sensor was replaced but that did not help, the consumer believes the tfi module is faulty like the vehicles in california. Nlm
Intermittently in hot climates vehicle will stall out and die without warning. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
Vehicle experiences intermittent stalling. 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
While driving at any speed vehicle stalls and cuts off without prior warning.
When driving the car at high speeds, and when it's hot the engine stalls. It will start up after the hood has been opened. This has happened 13 times. Dealer can't duplicate the problem
Vehicle continuously stalls after several repair attempts.
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
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat
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 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1992 Mercury Sable?
15 of 364 owner complaints about the 1992 Mercury Sable (4%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
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 18Overheating 13Fire or smoke 8Headlights 8Brake failure 7Wipers 7Airbag light 6Engine failure 6Sudden acceleration 6ABS 5Ball joint 5Knocking 5
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