Vehicle overheated and had to be towed to dealer. Anti-freeze had backed up and leaked out. Dealer acknowledged they have had some complaints, but no recall was issued. Sensor assembly, transmission pan gasket, cylinder head gasket and thermostat had to be replaced. Consumer was respondsible for $1700.
1993 Mercury Sable transmission complaints
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This is my mother's car. I purchased it in spruce pine, nc for her. She has given me power of att. For this difficulty. Her car lost coolant, she took it to the ford dealer in nj. He checked and told her to drive it and come back in a week. The car overheated due to head gaskets. It engine was ruined- headgaskets, housings, rings, bearings, water pump. Paid $3000.00 in repairs, but rings and bearings were not replaced. No oil pressure, uses oil, and rack & pinion then went out. Has 80000 on it now. Dealer knew 3.8 engines had problems back to '89. No satisfaction- no workable car. Ford will pay for new engine up to 1994 even though this problem has been there since 1989. Please help.
The starters made for this car are not the right kind I am alwys replacing it, headgaskets blew out at 80000 miles the transmission went out at 103265 this car is poorly built.
Engine has blown head gaskets. This happened two hundred miles after transmission repairs. This was noticed by the dealership when vehicle was brought in for recall campaign. Manufacturer has been notified about this problem. *ak
The problems with the head gaskets and transmissions in the sable/taurus is legendary in the industry. Why can't something be done?>ak
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 traveling transmission would not engage into gear when attempting to accelerate, causing a slow start condition. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Left and right motor mounts and transmission mount broke. This represents the third time the motor mounts have failed. All three repairs used original ford replacement parts. All repairs were done by independent shops.
Coolant detected in exhaust at 70000 miles failure at 115000. Transmission failure at 65000 miles broken clutch cylinder
Many parts have been replaced on my car and after looking at this webiste, they have all been reported before. I am currently unable to drive the car b/c it needs a motor. I am currently paying a car note on it and paying for car repairs and cant drive
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I filed report due to info found on websitemembers.aol.com/mkbradley/index.html; apparently there are a number of issues with taurus/sable transmissions, engines, and headgaskets; ford should be pressured for a recall; feel free to email me with any feedback or additional info at [email protected]
While driving vehicle jumped out of gear. Mechanic replaced motor mounts, but problem got worse. Same day took vehicle to transmission shop and had transmission replaced. Later received recall notice regarding the sub-frame rear plate nut, which can ruin the transmission or motor if loose or defective. Recall repair completed, but owner wants reimbursement for previous repairs.
Was at stop sign, started to take off, and vehicle failed to move. Shifted from drive to reverse & then back & nothing happened. Vehicle towed to mechanic & was informed the planetary gear/ front and rear, pump assembly needed replacing. Had to replace the sunshelf of the transmission.
Ongoing problem with defective speedometer. Vehicle has had four speedmeter replacements within every 30,000 miles or less. All replacements / repairs were made under warranty. Now problem is reoccurring for the fifth time and dealer / mfr. Refused to repair unless cost go to consumer. Would like the federal safety agency help in this matter; this is a mfr. Defected parts that continually reoccurs.
The wiring problem is that the computer chip controlling the transmission burnt out, which resulted in an eventual burn out of the transmission. There was no warning prior to the transmission failing, because the computer chip was malfunctioning.
Lower engine motor mount cracked causing transmission to surge when shifting gears which could result in an accident.
Speedometer broken.
Cause of transmission failure was due to transmission fluid boiling.
Transmission failed suddenly with no warning
The car now when coming to a stop and turning to the right it locks up hard to turn. And has a huming like low oil, in an old fashion car. The noise speeds up and down with the car . What is up with that window though ? I don't know why my brakes were so worn last time that is just so sad.
One morning when I started my car I noticed that it felt funny and when I shifted the transmission to r it made an horrible noise and the car wouldn't move. I ended up paying around $1450 to fix the transmission.
Transmission required rebuilding due to worn piston in the clutch. Mjs
Transmission jerks while increasing speed
Complete tranmission failure without warning
Vehicle has broken down five times in five weeks due to transmission mount breaking. Also, enertia switch failure/vehicle pulling and shaking after right front tire changed/ignition switch stuck.
Transmission fluid leaked repeatedly over a period of art least four instances.
Engine stalls occasionally.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failure.
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