This is the second mercury sable equipped with a 3.8l v6 that has suffered this failure.the previous car was a 1986 that failed at 68,000 miles and incured about $1200 in repairs. This car was traded in on the 1993 model with all paperwork in the glove box concerning all maintanace and repairs. After the failure on the '93 I checked with various garages in my area and found out this type of problem in the 3.8l v6 is so common that most shops kept the materials to repair this problem in stock.
1993 Mercury Sable engine complaints
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Engine check light comes on. Vehicle hesitates while changing gears, and then stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Please provide further information.
Head gasket failed, other model years are offered extended warranty on the component due to failure, however vehicle denied due to model year.
Car overheated/red warning light came on. Consumer had to pull over to cool off. Started back up, and water/anti freeze leaked. Out. Currently, car won't start. Owner would like to know if there is currently a class action suit against ford for their defective 3.8 l engine. *ak
Presently in contact with dealership and manufacturer with complaints on head gaskets and also complaints on misrepresentation by dealership on sale of warranty.....looking for a good e-mail address to complain to ford....already sent hard copies out (6/12/00).
I've just recently become aware of the wide-spread failures of ford head gaskets. I wanted my complaint to be registered because the performance of my car is deteriorating and I'm afaid of engine failure at the wrong time. I'm transporting children often and I don't really trust the performance of my car any longer. A car that is only seven years old shouldn't be so unreliable. Ford has agreed to remedy this defect in 1994 and 1995 models. I don't understand why that remedy does not also apply to the same engine made in 1993.
Possible engine failure resulted in fire. (ohio traffic crash report)
Ford is aware of these defects in 3.8l engine in this model year and subsequently, and has agreed to repair '94+ models, or reimburse repairs for same. Coverage should extend to '93 and earlier model years.
Engine head gasket failure caused the engine to cease.
Head gasket failed. Nlm
The vehicle stalled on highway due to head gasket failure. Yh
While driving on the freeway, the car began to shake uncontrollably. The car overheated and caused the engine to fail. The engine fan malfunctioned which caused the car to overheat.
The auto dealer never notified me of the headgasket warranty extension, nor did I receive one in the mail.
Head gasket problem, reimbursment
Premature corrosion of the engine oil pan caused oil leakage which resulted in head gasket failure. Please give any further details.
Consumer was traveling about 25mph on the highway and the vehicle didn't have heat. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealership . Mechanic told her that it could be the thermostat. While leaving the dealership, consumer noticed that white smoke was coming from underneath the vehicle, from the manifold pipe. There was a tiny pinhole inside of the gasket. There was no prior warning. Employee from pep boys told her that the head gasket had blown.
Headgasket failure on ford 3.8l engine, replaced.
Blown headgasket
Blown or cracked head gasket resulted in water pouring out the muffler, other parts replaced wiper, radiator, intake manifold gasket
The head gasket blew. Yh
Vehicle experienced premature failure of the head gasket, other model year sable vehicle's have been recalled for the head gasket, however vehicle denied recall repair due to model year.
Vehicle was traveling at highway speed of 55 MPH when it overheated and lost power. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Dealer informed consumer of a blown head gasket. It was not covered under manufacturer's exteneded warranty.
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Head gasket failed prematurely, the 1994 and 1995 sable vehicle's were recalled for head gasket failure, however vehicle denied due to model year.
Metal wire attachment to rear window defoger fell off dealer wanted to charge $ 800.00 to replace entire rear window I had it repaired for $25.00 at a local repair shop . When I notifed dealer about the premature failure of the headgasket and the recalls on the 1994 and 1995 models and asked if the same parts were used I was told they could not help me. I hope you can thank you.
3.8 liter v-6 engine has blown head gaskets with under 69,000 miles, contacted ford and was told that even though they are honoring warranties on this engine for their 1994 & 1995 cars,they are not doing this for the 1993 cars with the same engine.I think this is completely unfair,since I have heard that this engine has had a lot of problems with blown head gaskets .I would like to know what I can do about ford paying for its repair or replacment.
3.8 liter v-6 engine has blown head gaskets with less than 69,000 miles.
Consumers transmission mount was replaced at his expense, ford has only repaired mounts in certain geographical regions (recall), ford refuses to reimburse consumer for the replacement. Nlm
While driving the temperature guage indicated high and exhaust was fuming due to head gasket failure. Yh
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