1993 Mercury Sable transmission problems

Filed Jan 19, 2008 · Transmission · 181,978 miles · MD

In early january 2008, my mercury sable 3.0 wagon, began to have transmission (ax4s) problems of eradict upshifting and downshifting when accelerating from a stop and climbing a hill. In addition when I checked the fluid level when the motor is hot it appears low in atf fluid, but when the motor has cooled the transmission fluid stick indicates the transmission full at the right level. I have become aware that the ax4s has a history of "inadequate internal lubrication of critical parts and a weak forward clutch piston that cracks and leaks pressure" that leads to complete failure of the transmission. My car is no longer operational due to transmission failure. The estimated cost on average from transmission repair shops in my area is 2200.00. I would like to keep the car and realize now that this particular transmission has numerous complaints of failure and ford is aware of the factory defects built into the transmission. I would like ford to repair my transmission at there expense since they have been aware of these problem for years yet continued to manufacture and install this transmission into there vehicles being sold to the public.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Transmission · 84,572 miles · NY

While driving at 5 MPH and without any warning the automatic transmission failed. Towed vehicle to the dealer and the technician determined the vehicle needed a new transmission. *ak

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 135,000 miles · PA

Ford 3.8l head gasket failure transmission failure

Filed Aug 29, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · GA

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.

Filed Feb 28, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

Antifreeze leak due to blown head gasket. *ak there was a recall on blower head gasket at one time, but the dealer pointed out that the recall time was over. The consumer replaced a motion sensor on the transmission which was also was on recall a long time ago.

Filed Jul 12, 2001 · Engine, Lights · MO

Whenever vehicle was in overdrive, it would jerk and then stall out when turning corners. This caused power steering to lock up. Took vehicle to dealership, and was informed nothing could be done about it. Vehicle was not recalled.*ak consumer was informed that his vehicles VIN was not included in recall, so consumer had the head gasket and thermostat replaced and paid for repairs. Transmission is now going out. Right outer tie rod end replaced, was causing a squeaking noise when turning steering wheel. Windshield washer pump failed and caused a leak. Headlight switch failed.

Filed Jun 11, 2001 · Body, Engine · PA

Engine and radiator replaced, vehicle also experienced oil leak.

Filed Jun 6, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · OH

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed May 30, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

Automatic transmission is jumping and has difficulty shifting into higher gears. Consumer was originally informed that this defect was due to broken motor mounts. Consumer had motor mounts replaced. However, transmission problems have remained.*ak consumer was advised that problem was a speed sensor, it was repaired .

Filed May 15, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · GA

The transmission is just one of the problems we have had with this car.the air conditioning never worked very well. December 1998 the air conditioning quit working completely. The cruise control quit working in 1996. One of the power windows quit working in 1997. The headliner near the back windshield started hanging down in 1998. Our latest problem is a blown head gasket. We had the transmission repaired 11/1/98 at a cost to us of $1,788.00. Plus it cost us over $100.00 to have the car towed. The ford company hasn't done anything to help us.