While coming out of driveway engine head gasket blew out. Took vehicle to mechanic and he replaced the head gasket.
1993 Mercury Sable engine complaints
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While driving automobile overheated and white smoke came out of the exhaust pipe, smelling like antifreeze. Consumer let automobile to cool off for about an hour. Then took it to mechanic who told him he had a blown engine head gasket. Ford has a recall issued for 95 mercury and taurus for this problem, but not the 93 models. *ak
Our mechanic told us that this engine type has this failure at 60,000 miles. Other friends ford/mercury's head gaskets were recalled and covered. For some reason 1993 hasn't been recalled yet even though it has the problem. It cost us nearly $1000 to have repaired (the dealer wanted $1800). We would like mercury to reimburse us for this defect.
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Vehicle wouldn't turn over. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. Mechanic told consumer she had a cracked engine head gasket.
Vehicle experienced problem with coolant leakages. Was taken to dealer, and informed consumer that problem was due to a blown head gasket. Also, vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's extended warranty. *ak
After driving turned off engine, and a cloud of smoke came from the engine. Vehicle was towed to repair shop where technician said it was a head gasket failure. Dealer installed ford authorized rebuilt engine at owner's cost. *ak
Ford refuses to fix pre-1994 3.8l engines (even w/low milage).
Repairs done at a cost of $1251.08. No safety defect listed within summary.
Motors mounts must be replaced for the 3rd time in 4 1/2 years.
Started "missing" as I backed out of drive. Quit running with in a few miles. Got hot.
The problems with the head gaskets and transmissions in the sable/taurus is legendary in the industry. Why can't something be done?>ak
First time engine head gasket blew out was at 43100 miles, and the second time head gasket blew out was at 74100. Consumer stated that there was no relief from manufacturer. Engine was leaking out white smoke.
Head gasket blew out, causing coolant to leak onto the engine. Manufacturer has been notified.
I'm an older woman and do not drive my car fast and keep in in good condition. While driving at approx 45 MPH white plumes of smoke came out of the car and the temperature gauge moved all the way to hot. I then started to smell a foul smell. . It cost over $1000.00 to replace the gaskets.
Engine head gasket blew out, causing anti- freeze to leak into v6 3.8 liter engine. Problem caused by faulty seals between the cylinders and engine blocks of these engines. Oxygen sensors were also damaged by the coolant leak and had to be replaced. Ford helping to fix the 94 and 95 sable, but not this 93 sable, which has the same problem. *ak.
Head gasket failer&subfarme bushing failed.
Head gasket failed at 58,000 miles. A problem ford acknowledges for the 3.8l engine but will only take responsibility for 1994 and newer cars.
Head gasket broke, ford will not cover under extended warranty due to model year. Nlm
Head gasket cracked and shortly after (1000 miles) the entire engine blew as a result of the initial head gasket failure.
Head gasket blown
When we encountered this problem, we spoke to ford and they denied that there was a problem with our particular engine type. We have since found out that there has been a problem with the 3.8 liters since 1988. Ford recently did a recall and reimbursed people with 94 and 94 sables with the exact same problem. I called again and was told the same thing, my engine has no problem, I have bills that say otherwise.
Engine head gasket failed, leaking antifreeze into oil, oil pressure dropped at idle at stop light. Dealer said engine would need replacement, possible damage to main and rod bearings.
Gauge goes to hot after 5 minutes of driving. White smoke pours from tail pipe. Low on water. Difficulty starting. Rough idle when stopping. Replaced battery and starter. Still have occasional problems starting. ( aso, brakes have squealed when we bought it. )
Faulty head gasket caused erratic engine performance. Nlm
Engine head gasket failed on two occasions. First failure occurred at 40,000 mile under warranty, and second failure occurred at current 80,000 miles. Repairs done at an independent repair shop. 94 and 95 models were given extended warranty, 93 wasn't, but has the same head gasket. Owner wants reimbursement for repairs.
Head gasket failure caused the heating system to become erratic. Yh
Ford refuses to extend warranty to blown headgasket repair; having it repaired elsewhere -VIN is not available because I don't have access to it. I will be suing ford to recover repair cost for defective engine. Dot must require ford to cover all 3.8l faulty headgaskets produced. Please help consumers.
The vehicle's head gasket blew out while driving. Yh
Noticed coolant leakages . Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer of a blown engine head gasket(3.8l engine).
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