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.
1993 Mercury Sable: jerking or lurching
6 of the 671 complaints about the 1993 Mercury Sable describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 25 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Jerking or lurching by model year
What owners say
While driving power steering goes out. Consumer was making a left and heard a popping sound. Also, transmission jerks & shakes. Power windows won't work when in reverse. Consumer has had car for 4 days. There is a extended warranty, consumer will take back vehicle to dealer to have checked out.
When driving at any speed the temperture went up high and vehicle was running rough. Engine was jerking and the heat didn't work due to blown engine head gasket.
Transmission jerks while increasing speed
While driving at highway speeds the vehicle started to jerk and the engine started to overheat and died. The dealer has been notified.
When applying the brakes there is a jerking, took to dealer and replaced the rotors; also, realigned the rear brakes.
Service bulletins that may apply
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Brake shift interlock
- Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with AX4S...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures
- Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole
- Some vehicles may exhibit a speedometer pointer wiver concern
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Mercury Sable jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 1993 Mercury Sable?
6 of 671 owner complaints about the 1993 Mercury Sable (1%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 25 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 6Won't start 6Adaptive cruise 5Airbag light 5Brake failure 5Grinding brakes 5Hesitation 5Misfire 5Water leak 5
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