Consumer stated that when stopping at a stop sign, then beginning to take off, transmission would hesitate. Later, it would kick in. It was as if the transmission was slipping. Consumer then took vehicle to the mechanic, and was told that he needed a new transmission. He had it repaired by having the aluminum pistols replaced with steel pistols. Consumer had to pay $2200.00 to have trepairs done, and needed help.
1994 Mercury Sable: hesitation when accelerating
5 of the 387 complaints about the 1994 Mercury Sable describe hesitation when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 29 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Hesitation when accelerating by model year
What owners say
Whenever the vehicle would pull off from a stop position transmission would hesitate and jump into 2nd gear before taking off. Dealer notified, and repairs were being made at consumer's cost, believed condition was due to faulty parts in transmission. *ak
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.
Aluminum clutch pistons work properly until warmed up, then consumer experiences hesitation/sudden acceleration. The dealership has replaced aluminum pistons with steel pistons, correcting the failure.
Transmission malfunctioned while sitting at stop sign, upon pressing accelerator, vehicle hesitated, then lurched forward. Transmission shop indicates defect in transmission pistons, mfr won't assist, not fixed.
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 1994 Mercury Sable hesitation
Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 1994 Mercury Sable?
5 of 387 owner complaints about the 1994 Mercury Sable (1%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 29 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Mercury Sable
Stalling 34Overheating 25Headlights 21Transmission failure 20Engine failure 17Jerking 11Fuel pump 10ABS 7Wipers 7Sudden acceleration 6Adaptive cruise 5Grinding brakes 5Coil spring 5Slipping 5
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