1994 Mercury Sable: complete transmission failure

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission, Visibility · 133,295 miles · CA

I have had constant overheating problems with ths car. The problems range from cracked flush/fill valves, to hoses,to water pump failure. 03/30/2002 transmission started slipping. A mechanic at a local shop recommended adding fluid. The problem continued and each time the mechanic recommended adding fluid. No leak was determined. Problem continued until the transmission went out in 07/2003.

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Transmission · MN

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.

Filed Dec 26, 2001 · Transmission · CA

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.

Filed Dec 26, 2000 · Transmission · NY

Transmission was replaced at only 28500 miles, consumer is requesting a refund.

Filed Sep 14, 2000 · Engine, Steering · OH

Consumer had transmission serviced at 31,000 miles. 9 months later, consumer was backing car out of garage and couldn't shift gears. Took vehicle to dealer, and she was told that vehicle needed a new transmission.*ak A/C main line failed. Radiator failed. Rack and pinion steering failed.

Filed Aug 22, 2000 · Engine · CA

A recall (oom09) was issued in march of 2000 extending a recall issued in october, 1999. Because I did not receive the letter I was not apprised of the warning signals that could have been prevented the head gasket failure. If I had received the recall letter I would have taken the auto to a dealer and had the head gaskets checked. The head gasket has failed and ford motor company is hesitant about repairing the automobile because at the time of failure the mileage exceeded the 100,000 mile/7 year recall parameter. I have had to replace or repair 9 major components of this automobile; alternator, fuel line, transmission, clutch, air conditioner, belts, thermostat (destroyed because of excessive heat precipitated by head gasket failure), etc. I think ford should be financially responsible for this damage and should repair the automobile at their expense because of lack of notification. The transmission was replaced in october and ford should have had access to this information via the computer database. Ford is hesitant to repair the car and is in the midst if a waiting game. This

Filed Aug 14, 2000 · Transmission · LA

A part inside transmission box is defective, causing damage. Transmission needs to be replaced at only 50,000 miles.

Filed Jul 21, 2000 · Transmission · MO

Transmission failed prematurely at 62000 miles. Dealer stated it could not be replaced with a new transmission because all transmission kept blowing up possibly due to a defect in valve.

Filed Feb 1, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · PA

Transmission failed in 1998 at 42000 miles, also have rear brake problems.

Filed Nov 4, 1999 · Transmission · NC

This will be the third time I have had to replace the transmission and I also have had to rebuild the engine. I only had the last transmission replaced 14 months ago. Something is terribly wrong to have to replace transmission so many times.

Filed Jan 11, 1999 · Transmission · NC

Transmission failed.

Filed Jan 11, 1999 · Transmission · NY

Consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. While driving automatic transmission went out. When the put foot on the pedal, it would "buck." the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.