Vehicle experienced engine head gasket failure in which water entered into the combustion chamber, since water is not compressibile the connecting rods and pistons wrist pins failed from excessive force destroying the engine, parts ended up in the oil pan and punched holes in the pan, consumer states manufacturer denied responsibility even though they had a recall for faulty head gaskets for replacements and had replaced numerous engines that failed, the cause of the failure was improper material selection for the head gaskets which was a design error, manufacturer advised consumer that since the engine was beyond their 5 year, 60,000 mile power train warranty they had no responsibility, consumer is requesting that claim be reconsidered because vehicle is well within the 60,000 mile power train warranty.
1993 Mercury Sable: water leaks into the cabin
5 of the 671 complaints about the 1993 Mercury Sable describe water leaks into the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Water leaks into the cabin by model year
What owners say
Chronic coolant leak approx. Half pt. Month-cruise control failure-water leaks rear window- rattles during bitter winter weather.
While traveling on the highway at 55 MPH vehicle overheated, and water leaked from the engine head gasket ( 3.8 l engine). Dealer notified ,and informed consumer that there was no manufacturer's recall on engine head gasket.
Water leaks around the rear window.
Water leak right side of windshield since being replaced.
Related recalls
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virgnia, and wisconsin. The rear lower subframe mount plate nut can experience stress corrosion cracking if subjected to long term exposure to road salts. This can result in fracture and loss of the structural integrity of the subframe mount attachment. Detachment of the body mounts at the rear corners of the subframe, which supports the engine and transmission, allows the rear corners of the subframe to drop.
- Risk
- If both rear corners drop, steering would become suddenly very difficult, affecting vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install subframe rear mount bolts, reinforcement plates, and plate nuts.
Recall number 98V323000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Mercury Sable water leak
Is water leaks into the cabin a common problem on the 1993 Mercury Sable?
5 of 671 owner complaints about the 1993 Mercury Sable (1%) mention water leaks into the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Mercury Sable?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Mercury Sable
Overheating 59Headlights 58Stalling 32Coil spring 30Engine failure 28Wipers 27Transmission failure 14Fire or smoke 13ABS 9Fuel pump 7No deployment 6Jerking 6Won't start 6Adaptive cruise 5Airbag light 5Brake failure 5Grinding brakes 5Hesitation 5Misfire 5
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