Engine and radiator replaced, vehicle also experienced oil leak.
1993 Mercury Sable engine complaints
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Automatic transmission is jumping and has difficulty shifting into higher gears. Consumer was originally informed that this defect was due to broken motor mounts. Consumer had motor mounts replaced. However, transmission problems have remained.*ak consumer was advised that problem was a speed sensor, it was repaired .
Engine head gaskets failed at 49,000 and at 51,000 motor mounts had to be replaced, oil pan is rusting from the outside and needs replacement, starter has a clip to attach connection, comes loose and must get under car to re-attach (some engineering wiz here) front body mount is under oil filter and will have to be replaced soon. Have contacted ford and they are happy for my business, but are not going to help
The transmission is just one of the problems we have had with this car.the air conditioning never worked very well. December 1998 the air conditioning quit working completely. The cruise control quit working in 1996. One of the power windows quit working in 1997. The headliner near the back windshield started hanging down in 1998. Our latest problem is a blown head gasket. We had the transmission repaired 11/1/98 at a cost to us of $1,788.00. Plus it cost us over $100.00 to have the car towed. The ford company hasn't done anything to help us.
Consumer states head gasket failed without warning, consumer was told by mechanic that head gasket disintegrated.
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.
Motor overheated and car quit.
Head gasket failure! Engine overheated. Big bucks to fix. Small claims court here I come!
While driving, noticed white smoke coming from rear of car and engine heat indicator noted to be red lined. Car taken to nearby dealer who had sold me the vehicle 10 months ago. Dealer/repair agent found engine head gasket to be blown.
Vehicle overheated and had to be towed to dealer. Anti-freeze had backed up and leaked out. Dealer acknowledged they have had some complaints, but no recall was issued. Sensor assembly, transmission pan gasket, cylinder head gasket and thermostat had to be replaced. Consumer was respondsible for $1700.
Engine failure due to head gasket failure. Heads were damaged and coolant had damaged crank shaft and bearings. Engine had to be replaced with a rebuilt engine. Total cost is over $4800 (cdn). Contacted ford canada customer service and was told that they would not cover repair of this manufacturers defect. Engine only had 81017 km on it at time of failure (50,000 miles). This apparently is a well known defect for this engine and some models and years have been covered. There should be no reason for an engine to fail this way at such low mileage - this is an obvious manufacturers defect and should be covered by the manufacturer.
Consumer pulled out of driveway when thick white steam started coming out of the tail pipe. Engine started to overheat after driving 3 miles and running roughly. Mechanic looked at the vehicle and informed him that is was a blown head gasket. Engine is a 3.8l fuel injected v6.
Engine has failed, and before this happened engine was making noises. Also, temperature gauge was reading on high. Contacted dealer.*ak
3.8l loss of coolant, engine temp fluctuating, oil in coolant. 72k miles! Dealer repaired. Ford will not admit responsibility. Car immaculate inside/out - all ford maintenance performed/highest quality materials. Ford told me-have had many complaints- "forwarding my concerns to the engineering department". If they decide to do anything, - "will notify me". Had I purchased essentially same vehicle 3 weeks later (1994 model), covered. This is not a part expected to fail in any vehicle unless abuse. Ford redesigned gaskets- further evidence of defect. Reliability/resale value affected -widespread information of these failures.
Consumer has had engine gasket problem before in october 1998. There was $4000 worth damage. Anti-freeze ran out first and it started to overheat within 5 to 10 minutes. Dealers have never given an explanation as to what caused problem. *ak
This is my mother's car. I purchased it in spruce pine, nc for her. She has given me power of att. For this difficulty. Her car lost coolant, she took it to the ford dealer in nj. He checked and told her to drive it and come back in a week. The car overheated due to head gaskets. It engine was ruined- headgaskets, housings, rings, bearings, water pump. Paid $3000.00 in repairs, but rings and bearings were not replaced. No oil pressure, uses oil, and rack & pinion then went out. Has 80000 on it now. Dealer knew 3.8 engines had problems back to '89. No satisfaction- no workable car. Ford will pay for new engine up to 1994 even though this problem has been there since 1989. Please help.
The head gasket was leaking causing the vehicle to overheat while driving. Nlm
The starters made for this car are not the right kind I am alwys replacing it, headgaskets blew out at 80000 miles the transmission went out at 103265 this car is poorly built.
Head gasket failure, diagnosed by dealer after intermittent engine light problem. 1994 and 1995 have recall for head gasket replacement, for same engine, but not for 1993. Same problem reported by many others apparently without reponse from manufacturer. I will follow with complaint directly to ford with hopes that recall will be expanded.
Driving at normal highway speed car dies in busy intersection blowing anti freeze out tail pipe. Dealer recommended replacing engine. Was told it was a blown head gasket. Other mechanic says common problem in 1993 mercury 3.8 l engines. Help please.
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This 3.8 l v-6 blew front and read head gaskets at approx. 76,300 miles; I believe this is a manufacurer/engineering defect. Would like mercury to pick-up the tab of over $1,000.00 for repairs.
Heads went bad at 56,000 new raditor air conditioner in shop 4 times melted pieaces in my hoses, switch whole system over and still does not work. The steering wheel is welted together the hood was painted and also has a different color door but they say the car has a clean title but why would the steering wheel be welded together and no bolts makes a clunking noise in the front end drives very unsafe. Handles all over the road. Engine went bad because of the heads and I'm steal paying for the lemon.
Car first exhibited lack of heat, then erratic engine temps, up to the hottest on the gauge, loss of coolant, and white smoke from exhaust. Independant garage stated head gasket failed. Two dealers and ford co. Called admitted to recall for same problem with 94-95 3.8 but too bad mine was built 07/93. Indie garage stated doing 1 of same repair each week in town of 90,000.
Shame, only 47,500 mi. & cracked radiator, leaking coolant. Irreparable, must be replaced. 1st, head gaskets & starter at 42,000 mi.and now this. Ford cheap radiator - plastic on metal seams gets brittle and cracks. Stay away from ford!
Engine mounts on passenger's side are cracked which causes engine to rise when vehicle is being driven. Please give any further details.
Motor mounts on engine were replaced 08nov95 per recall - eng mount program 92m77 - by dealer. Recently had car serviced and was shown that 2 mounts were broken along with mount on transmission. Called ford motor co. And was told that replacement parts have a 12 month warranty only.
We have spent over a thousand dollars and now we find a blown gasket! Recall!.
Engine mount failure at 20,000 miles. Manufacturer notified and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under a recall. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
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