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1993 Mercury Sable engine complaints
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Vehicle blows white smoke. Anti-freeze is being lost. Vehicle runs hot. Dealer contacted, and stated head gasket was defective. Problem still exists. Also, rear lap seat belt does not tighten/ windshield wipers do not operate properly. Provide further information.
I have been informed that ford has had blown head gasket problems for some time over the years, and that ford has paid for repairs for 1994 and 1995 vehicles with the 3.8 engine. They refused to help me out at all. I also contacted detroit michigan and they are not interested. Even the mechanic told me that it was a bad engine.
Head gasket failed, lead in the manifold gasket failed also causing anti-freeze to leak resulting in overheating of the engine.
Defective engine head gasket malfunctioned which may cause loss of control and an accident. Dealer is replacing the gasket, but it is a common problem. Please provide further information.
2 out of 4 engine mounts have broken, posing a potential hazard as now the motor will lift off of the mounts during accellerationa ,potentially posing steering / handling problems. We have contacted ford multiple times with no success, we were first told that there was a recall but that it expired in 1996. Then we attempt to gain satisfaction from a local dealership and were told that the recall was still active but that our VIN was not listed in their database as qualifying. It would seem to me that VIN numbers aside, if the car suffers from the same affliction it should be covered by fords recall. I am very frustrated in our efforts to gain satisfaction from ford and feel strongly that this is a design defect that the manufacturer should pay to correct. Any assistance that you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
The diagnostics showed that the vehical needed a head gasket a front cover gaskest and a new radiator. The car loses heat and there was oil leaking around the front cover and with the compression test showed the head gasket and some of the coolant was seaping from the radiator. These test were all completed at our local ford dealer. We were told the cost to fix would be about $1700.00
The head gaskets failed at just over 50,000 miles on a vehicle that had been well maintained. The dealer and mechanic who fixed the vehicle said this is a very common problem for this engine. The manufacture, when I called the consumer office, said the
Timing cover gasket failed.
Transmission required rebuilding due to worn piston in the clutch. Mjs
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.
Engine head gaskets are leaking into the coolant, causing the vehicle to overheat. Dealer has not seen.
Vehicle had no prior warning that the motor mounts were defective. Dealer notification was given when vehicle was serviced for oil change. No warranty. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
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See tsb 98030298-4-9/engine failure due to coolant leaking into cylinders destroyed rings/engine replaced as a result
Head gasket failed (known defect accor. To mech.) resulting in $1337 repair
Head gasket has blown in engine, causing steam to come out of exhaust.ford is aware of defect.
Water pump failed resulting in leaking.
Engine head gaskets have gone bad because of a leak that caused the anti-freeze to run down on and burn the engine. The dealer has been contacted. This is a recall on newer models.
Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions concerning overheating; on the third time, dealer informed consumer the head gasket was blown.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with egr valve.. Egr valve burned out for the third time. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Engine head gasket blew out. Dealer inspected and informed consumer vehicle out of warranty even with 43000 low mileage.
Rear motor mounts failed causing engine to fall on steering column rendering complete loss of steering control.
Motor mounts failed.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with engine head gaskets. Engine head gaskets blew out. Recall for 92 vehicles, but not for 93. Repairs doen at owner's cost. *ak
Motor mount failure.
Engine oil pan leaking due to extreme corrosion. Dealer says this will only be replaced at my expense. I have owned numerous vehicles over the past 40 years, and worked as a mechanic for several years,. I have never seen an oil pan corrode like this, but I'm told it's fairly common with recent ford engines. I've obtained engines for antique cars that had been sitting directly on the ground for years, and the oil pans were not corroded this badly. I feel it is a manufacturing defect that could cause engine failure while driving.
Motor mounts failed.
Front motor mount failed.
Ignition switch failed.
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