For the first few weeks after each oil change, a strong "burning oil" smell is emitted into the passenger compartment (the smell is strongest at slow speeds and during idling). Also, a greasy film builds up on the interior of the windshield during this time. I have had several dealers (including morande ford and town & country auto group) and non-dealer mechanics try to fix this problem (numerous attempts during 1997 - 2000). No one has been able to fix it.
1993 Mercury Sable engine complaints
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The engine head gasket is leaking coolant.
There is a recall on 1994 and 1995 sables and taures equipped with the 3.8l engine the 1993 is equipped with identical engine,yet there is no recall can this be an oversite. Same engine, same problem, differet year, yet no recall ? I am angry and out $1500.
3.8l v6 engine failure.
Pcv valve replaced.
The head gasket blew on my 3.8l merc sable while traveling 35 MPH. Called my mechanic and he stated that was a common problem on that engine. The ford dealer wants $1500 to repair it. I called ford and they are in denial of having problems with that engine for 1993, but for 94 and 95 they extended the warranty due to problems.
I have replaced motor mounts twice at a cost of $500.00 each time. I complained to the district manager of ford motor and never received a reply. I now received a recall for another subframe mount and was told it is not related by a local dealer in wi.
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Every couple of years the motor mounts have to be replaced, failure causes the engine to move excessively, recall issued, however vehicle continues to experience failure.
The premature failure of the head gaskets at 60,000 miles is typical of the failures on outher recalled model years and is a result of defective parts and should be the responsability of ford. My cost was $1,600 for the repairs. Also needed replacement of all freeze plugs. I have also had to repair the AC. Almost every year since owning this car because of failures in the lines, manifolds, and seals.
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Head gasket failed allowing coolant to leak into the oil resulting in loud tapping noise while driving. Nlm
Vehicle was running rough. Then it started to overheat, did not stall. Towed to dealership. Mechanic indicated that head gaskets had blown. Also indicated engine needed to be replaced due to a lack of lubrication & cooling leaking out.*ak the dealer acknowledges that this is a common problem with this engine but unwilling neither to recall nor to pay for the repair.
Head gasket blown 3 times. No high temperature warning.
White smoke coming out of tailpipe, engine overheated. Head gasket failure.
Vehicle experiencing problem with engine running rough and overheating/ white smoke coming from tail pipe. Vehicle taken to independent shop, and informed of a head gasket failure. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumerthat vehicle was not covered under extended warranty. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Head gasket failed, damaging crank and bearing. Ford will not fix!.
Head gasket problem is common. Even the ford customer relationship staff and the service manager at the dealer agree. Yet ford refuses to recall or to compensate for the repair. My repair costing $5,000+ requires the replacement of the engine due to severe heat damage.
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Vehicle was proceeding to north carolina from south carolina when the head gasket allowed water to enter the oil system. This seized the engine and my son was able to control it until in came to a stop off a freeway. We had it towed and is now in a dealership lot awaiting repair. Lance tenney
Oil pan keeps rusting out and leaking onto exhaust, and out bottom of vehicle which could result in fire.
Head gaskets blown @79,500. Cost 2,200 to repair.ford claims the car is not covered under their "extended" 7-year warranty for head gasket failures in the 3.8l engines.
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Was driving 35-40mph when without warning vehicle overheated. Temperature gauge went off the chart & the vehicle stalled. Towed to dealer & mechanic indicated engine head gaskets had blown & were leaking.
Ford extended the warranty on 1994-1995 taurus and sable on head gasketsfor front wheel drive autos with front-wheel drive 3.8 liter engines. I have the identical specifications on my 1993 sable. I had approxamately 4 email contacts with ford's customer relationship center with no success. All they would say over and over again is that 1993 was not included and that I should keep repair receipts in the event coverage would be provided in the future. Ford kept repeating that they consider the satisfaction of their customers as one of their most important objectives. It seems unreasonable that the identical problem is not covered under warranty because the manufacture says enough 1993 model owners didn't complain and 1994-1995 owners did. Even though I have a 1993 the mileage low enough to qualify. Plain.
Head gasket and bearing failed
Ford has covered vehicles to 1994, ours is a 1993, problem has been reported since 1988. No safety defect mentioned.
Vehicle will stall out and die in the middle of the road.*ak fuel filter failed.
Head gasket failure at 65,000 miles on '93 sable. Not covered under ford's warranty.
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