Engine overheated and failed due to head gasket failure. We had the car towed to a repair facility. After investigating the condition of the engine, they informed us that the engine needs new heads and that because of damage to the cylinder walls, a replacement engine is needed. They quoted us the price of $4,000 for a replacement engine. We decided not to have the work done.
1993 Mercury Sable engine complaints
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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.
This 3.8 l v6 blew a head gasket at 69000 miles and many others are reporting the same problem. I'd like frod to pick up the $1023 bill.
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.
Liquid motor mounts have raptured and leaked liquid out. Vehicle drips oil everywhere, and motor moves all around. There was recall on this problem but the vehicle does not fall under this recall.
Head gasket failure
This car stalls out when highway driving.
While traveling noticed white smoke from tail pipe and engine leaking. Dealer stated it was caused by a blown head gasket. *ak the headgasket caused crank case damage, ford refuss to pay for damages.
Head gasket blew out. Complainded to dealer said that it wasn't covered under any warrenty.
Since I bought my car I have had overheating problems. My engine check light also has come on many times. To resolve the problem I bought a new radiator, tune-up,and two cases of anti-freeze . Finally I found out that it was my head gasket that was causing the problem. I don't have the money to have the car repaired. I don't know how much more damage it caused.
Engine has blown head gaskets. This happened two hundred miles after transmission repairs. This was noticed by the dealership when vehicle was brought in for recall campaign. Manufacturer has been notified about this problem. *ak
While parking, vehicle without warning suddenly accelerated 10-20 MPH, almost causing an accident.
There was a recall for the head gasket failure for this size engine for cars built in atlanta, my car was built in chicago. Why would it only apply to that plant?
Engine head gasket blew out. Repaired head gasket, costing consumer $1,300.
Was charged $1155.18 for repair to gaskets. Had originally purchased 100,000 mile/6 year warranty on vehicle in may 1993 (new vehicle). Because car had been out of warranty for six months dealer did not look into partial reduction of cost even though service manager admitted that this is a common problem with this engine.
Ford motor co. Is refusing to pay for the motor mounts broke when hundreds of cars have been repaired from this problem which is a safety problem.
The entire engine has rusted and corroded from coolant leaking. Yh
When vehicle was taken to the dealership because it was overheating engine head gasket was found to be blown. Dealer refuses to cover any cost of repair, even though they cover repairs for the same problem in 94 models. *ak
Head gasket failed causing leakage onto the motor.
Cost of repair was $1,309.94. Head gasket failure in 3.8l engine. This has been the subject of a recall on 1994 model and should include the 1993.
Head gasket blown. Car overheated. Had to pull over and wait for car to cool down in traffic. Had to drive car carefully to nearest repair facility.
Lower short block in engine has failed due to head gasket leaking.
Engine has been operating poorly. Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop.consumer was informed of a blown head gasket. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under extended warranty by the manufacturer. *ak while having recall (98v‑323) performed additional repair charges for the broken motor mounts. *y had to replace waterpump and radiator in october of 2000, $ 925.00
While driving vehicle started to overheat. Consumer noticed that the anti-freeze level was very low, and temperature gauge was extremely high. It was caused by blown engine head gasket. Blown head gasket caused subsequent damage to timing cover gasket/water pump gasket, water pump, intake manifold gasket, o2 sensors, and created need for oil change. Ford refuses to assist with the repair costs even though mileage is low . *ak
The oil pan rotted b/c the engine runs too hot, and we had to replace the starter.
Motor mounts failed.
Head gasket blew out, could have fire,bypasser behind me forced us to stop driving.
Vehicle overheating due to failure of head gasket and upper and lower intake gasket. Yh
While driving vehicle started making funny noises, felt as if it was about to stall out. Checked it out & noticed anti-freeze was leaking. This was caused by a broken engine head gasket. Vehicle towed to dealer for repairs.
Head gasket leaking. Nlm
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