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1993 Mercury Sable: misfire or rough idle

5 of the 671 complaints about the 1993 Mercury Sable describe misfire or rough idle.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 16 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Misfire or rough idle by model year

  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    1
  • 1997
    2
  • 1995
    2
  • 1994
    1
  • 1993
    5
  • 1992
    1
  • 1991
    1

What owners say

Filed Sep 4, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · MA

Consumer states the engine runs rough, however the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Sep 10, 2000 · Engine · VA

The engine began to run roughly and the engine heat started to rise. I stopped the vehicle immediately to investigate the problem and discovered the engine coolant to be very low. I added coolant and then started the motore again. The engine temperature had dropped and I started to drive the vehicle back to my home, but it started to run roughly again. I stopped and noticed water coming out of the exhaust. I emmediately shut off the engine and arranged to have the vehicle towed to the local ford lincoln mercury dealer. They checked the vehicle and told me: "internal hydrolocked engine, and has bent piston rod in engine, due to head gaskets, recommend replaced with long block assembly est $3370." I later contacted ford motor co. Customer service to seek financial assistance in having the vehicle repaired, noting that the mileage on the car was low for its age (70,000 miles for a 1993) and advising them the car had always been maintained by a ford lincoln mercury dealer (the last vehicle service by the local dealer had been on 6 march 2000 (mileage 69,662). Ford refused to provide any assistance.

Filed Sep 1, 2000 · Engine · NY

While driving in village vehicle will stall on the highway it runs rough because of the heated oxygen sensor that was put in. *ak the vehicle stalls at about 35 MPH during summer season. It stall over 20 times but the dealer could not fix the problem.

Filed Mar 31, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · WA

Gauge goes to hot after 5 minutes of driving. White smoke pours from tail pipe. Low on water. Difficulty starting. Rough idle when stopping. Replaced battery and starter. Still have occasional problems starting. ( aso, brakes have squealed when we bought it. )

Filed Jan 28, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Vehicle was running fine at 60mph when engine started to run rough and smoke came out of exhaust. Smell of coolant in exhaust also. The engine had blown a head gasket without warning. After turning vehicle off, engine would not start again since fluid had filled up the cylinders. Trying to start the car caused a secondary problem, I.e.,the starter broke.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported February 25, 1997 · 75,200 vehicles affected
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 1993 Mercury Sable misfire

Is misfire or rough idle a common problem on the 1993 Mercury Sable?

5 of 671 owner complaints about the 1993 Mercury Sable (1%) mention misfire or rough idle. The model year with the most reports is 1993.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Mercury Sable?

There is 1 recall and 16 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 5Water leak 5

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