Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mercury sable. While driving various speeds or idling, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
1994 Mercury Sable: engine stalls while driving
34 of the 387 complaints about the 1994 Mercury Sable describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 23 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the engine stalls without warning. This occurs more often in warmer weather. The vehicle restarts only after cooling off for at least 30 minutes. It has been inspected on several occasions; however the problem could not be duplicated. After researching the problems with this vehicle the contact believes the pfi ignition module is over heating, causing the stalling.
Consumer states that vehicle stalls at any speed. Took to dealer and dealer stated the ignition module was defected. Dealer stated there is no fix. Please provide any further information. Ts
Alternator broke while consumer was driving, causing vehicle to stall out. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
My car stalls at any speed in hot weather after driving over 20-25 miles on the highway or when driving around town doing errands involving several stops and starts. The car has stalled at dangerous imtersections requiring the assistance of good samaritans to push the car to a safer location, out of harm's way. Each time the car stalls, I have to wait at least 30 minutes before it will start up again, so I can continue driving. I have had my car towed on 2 occasions to a service station, but the mechanic could not diagnose the reason for these stalling episodes. What can I do?
While driving vehicle will stall out without any warning. Contacted dealer. Problem caused by a shut transmission.
Consumer has been complaining of the vehicle stalling and there has not been a fix for it yet. There is a report that suggests the problem is likely to be with the ignition device, the tfi(thick film ignition) module mounted on the distributor. The vehicle was brought in to the service department and nothing was found to be wrong.
It putters cannot run air conditioner car stalls often and takes a while to start again.
When approaching a stop sign or light vehicle will stall without prior warning. In order to drive forward consumer would have to move gear shift to reverse and drive. Dealership was aware of problem. Mechanic at dealership told consumer that she needesd a transmission replacement.
I have experinced overheating w/ my car from the time of purchase the engine cooling system was inspected and showed it was fine now I have a blown head gasket at 90,000 miles after pampering the car for a year and a half. One day I was driving and at a stop light the car stalled , I restarted and a blue smoke came out of the rear after haveing a mechanic look into it , he dtermined it was the head gasket.
I first reported this to ford and to the federal safety agency after a trip in august 1999 when my car stalled numerous times during a motor trip in in very hot whether. It was a miracle that we escaped injury. Last week I towed my small boat with the car in mild weather and after about 75 miles the car stalled again and we were again lucky to avoid an accident. I read an article in the august 2001 newspaper that ford had agreed to replace the faulty ignition part in cars where it had failed but ford denied this when I called them. What is going on? I am afraid to drive this car in hot weather or to tow my boat with it or to use it in conditions which will cause high engine heat. If I don't get help soon I must get rid of my car.
While consumer is driving vehicle will stall without any prior warning. It is an intermitten problem.
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...
- Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program
- Information regarding premature failure of head gaskets
- Subject regarding customers with prior after warranty adjustment (AWA) head gasket repair
- Some vehicles may experience premature head gasket(s) failure, which may result in engine coolant leakage,...
- Important recall information regarding vehicles that experience premature failure of the head gasket
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
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 1994 Mercury Sable stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1994 Mercury Sable?
34 of 387 owner complaints about the 1994 Mercury Sable (9%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Mercury Sable?
There is 1 recall and 23 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Mercury Sable
Overheating 25Headlights 21Transmission failure 20Engine failure 17Jerking 11Fuel pump 10ABS 7Wipers 7Sudden acceleration 6Adaptive cruise 5Grinding brakes 5Coil spring 5Hesitation 5Slipping 5
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