Car has stalled since first day when stopping and upon acceleration engine stalls and won't crank,also had broken motor mounts,power windows not working,tachometer not working,windshield wiper was mising when bought.
1993 Mercury Sable: won't start
6 of the 671 complaints about the 1993 Mercury Sable describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 16 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Won't start by model year
- 20018
- 20003
- 19971
- 19963
- 19943
- 19936
- 19922
- 19912
What owners say
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
Vehicle wouldn't turn over. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. Mechanic told consumer she had a cracked engine head gasket.
Vehicle was running fine at 60mph when engine started to run rough and smoke came out of exhaust. Smell of coolant in exhaust also. The engine had blown a head gasket without warning. After turning vehicle off, engine would not start again since fluid had filled up the cylinders. Trying to start the car caused a secondary problem, I.e.,the starter broke.
Vehicle doesn't start; also ground wire to battery continually comes loose, causing vehicle not to start/ radio/dash overheated due to melted connector and headlight switch/connecter overheated/melted.
Electrical system failure, ignition switch failed on two ocassions. Ttconsumer stated vehicle has lights but vehicle will not start, starte was replaced also tape deck button pops off, cust states when making turns there is a grinding noise, stabilizer links were replaced.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
- Risk
- This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
Recall number 97V019000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Mercury Sable won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 1993 Mercury Sable?
6 of 671 owner complaints about the 1993 Mercury Sable (1%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Mercury Sable?
There is 1 recall and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Mercury Sable
Overheating 59Headlights 58Stalling 32Coil spring 30Engine failure 28Wipers 27Transmission failure 14Fire or smoke 13ABS 9Fuel pump 7No deployment 6Jerking 6Adaptive cruise 5Airbag light 5Brake failure 5Grinding brakes 5Hesitation 5Misfire 5Water leak 5
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