1994 Mercury Sable fuel system problems

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · AL

The key insert does not align, have had 2 transmissions in 5 years. (I know to check my fluids) new engine, & the paint is awful. Engine, motor, gas, gasps and jerks with me. Have had motor mounts replaced, nothing helps. Heater coil(?) went out, I have no heat now. We had to bypass. The rest I have not been able to afford to repair. I hate this car. I am worried everytime I get in it that my mother and I are not going to get home. I have had the car towed so many times, the man who does the towing knows me and my car on sight. I will not go more than 30 miles fromt he house. My mechanic even hates the car. I call him an angel, because he has kept it running.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Engine · 85,000 miles · AR

Hatch glass came loose started leaking(56000) fuel pump started acting up get hot and hang up(75000) no recall. State farm showed they paid for towing on many, ford products that used the same pump still no recall. Transmission shifts down, or shifts out of gear while driving smith ford conway was supposed to check the heads for leaks six months later the head gasket blew,and the air went out at this time I was told the the date this car was originally put in sevice made it out of warranty. This car is sitting in my garage with motor out of it because ford didn't do its job. Paint peeled off the inside of the door post.

Filed Jan 2, 2002 · Fuel system · NM

It putters cannot run air conditioner car stalls often and takes a while to start again.

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Fuel system · OH

While driving along at slow speeds vehicle just shuts down. Also, if the weather is very hot and the A/C is running the vehicle will shut off. Vehicle starts up again once it cools off. Time varies depending on the weather. This has been an ongoing problem for two years. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Dealer stated that vehicle probably needed a fuel pump or fuel tank.

Filed Sep 1, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Consumer was not notified of the recall related to the head gasket failure, additional repairs made prior to knowledge (alternator, thermostat, engine seals, belts), consumer is being denied recall repair due to mileage.

Filed Jul 31, 2000 · Fuel system · ID

Vehicle cuts off while driving due to the fuel injectors heating up fuel in the gas tank. When fuel gets hot vehicle cuts off, and the air conditioner does not function. Dealer has seen vehicle and can't fix it.

Filed Feb 10, 2000 · Fuel system · GA

While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may have resulted in a crash. A mechanic said it may be due to a defective fuel pump.

Filed Aug 3, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · NC · crash · 4 injuries

I have had other problems with this car feul pump replaced , new head put on car, transmission screen and filter replaced because of leakage, brakes replaced rotors turned, broken motor mount, rear axle loose. Squealing noise on passanger side when turning or going around a curve. The transmission on this car also I think has a problem it hesitates when you first crank up the car it won' t go it acts like you are in neutral for a few seconds then it goes. I have also had some type of collant ring around the timing chain replaced the engine would get hot and start smoking it smelled like anti-freeze . Most of the repair work has been done under the extended warrenty but this car does have problems.

Filed Jul 16, 1999 · Fuel system · NY

Fuel pump is damaged from within inside.

Filed Jun 30, 1999 · Fuel system · MD

Fuel pump failed while operating. Very nearly caused accident. Replaced with a rebuilt vs new.