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1995 Mercury Sable engine problems

133 complaints (38% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,900. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
133
of this car's complaints
38%
typical mileage
70,900
crashes
1
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Engine
    56
  • Engine: gasoline
    32
  • Cooling system: fan
    24
  • Cooling system: radiator assembly
    9
  • Cooling system
    9
  • Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
    3
  • Exhaust system: emission control
    2
  • Exhaust system
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Mercury Sable engine problems in other years

1990199520002009

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Mercury Sable engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 25Overheating 17Engine failure 10

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported December 21, 2001 · 695,260 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: taurus/sable vehicles equipped with 3.0l and 3.8l engines and mustang vehicles with 3.8l and 5.0l engines. It is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.
Risk
Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. Components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. If the cooling fan is inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began december 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.

Recall number 01V390000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported February 25, 1997 · 75,200 vehicles affected
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

Related investigations

Engine cooling fan firesOpened September 30, 1996, closed April 15, 1997

There is no summary currently available

EA96024

Engine cooling fan firesOpened May 2, 1996, closed September 30, 1996

In december 1995, ford recalled 119,313 vehicles in canada to remedy the subject condition in certain 1992-95 taurus, sable, tempo, topaz and continental vehicles.ford is aware of similar incidents occurring in northern regions of the united states, but maintains that the frequencies do not warrant a finding of an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.

PE96033

What 1995 Mercury Sable owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Engine · 160,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 160,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2010 · Engine · 50,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. The contact stated the vehicle would sporadically stall when driving in warm to hot temperatures. The contact stated the engine would have to be shut off and cooled off before being able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection of the failure. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 131,000 miles · NH

I bought a 1995 mercury sable. The person I bought it from said it had all new brakes, springs, filters, sensors, radiator, etc. When I took it to my mechanic last week (friday), he said there is a number of illegal things on it and it needs 1500$ worth of work to make it safe. He said it was a lemon and I should contact the person that sold it to me, so I did, I brought him to the mechanic so he could hear everything illegal and unsafe and broken about it. He stated in front of the mechanics that he would be refunding my money on monday (today). When I called today they told me to bad I'm not getting my money back. We bought it as is and oh well. I have a detailed list of problems with this car from my mechanic.

Filed Sep 11, 2008 · Engine · 60,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercury sable. While driving at any speed, the radiator fan shuts off and does not come back on. As a result, the temperature in the vehicle increases. The dealer was notified and gave the contact the runaround. The contact referenced three the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 01i011000, 01v390000, and 97v019000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). The contact was informed that the safety improvement campaign expired. She stated that she never received a recall notice. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2008 · Engine · MI

Consumer requesting reimbursement for repairs on a 1995 mercury sable. Consumer repaired the vehicle for recall problems before a recall was received and would like reimbursement for the cost. *kb the head gaskets, timing cover gaskets and oil pan were replaced due to the vehicle overheating.

Filed Jul 31, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 74,560 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle slows down and will not accelerate until the vehicle stalls to a stop. The vehicle runs fine after it is restarted. The dealership and two independent repair shops could not duplicate the problem. There was nothing illuminated on the dash prior to each incident. Updated 10/4/2006 -the consumer noticed that teh ABS light has illuminated twice, once while the vehicle was running and once while it was not.

Filed May 26, 2006 · Engine · 52,000 miles · CA · fire

Comments: I have a 1995 mercury sable with 52,000 miles on it. Some years ago, ford issued a letter saying it would make repairs if the head gasket prematurely blew on this car at under 60,000 miles or within 5 years. About two weeks ago, with no warning, my sable blew its head gasket in my garage, after I had turned off the car and gotten out of it. It was just a miracle that I was still in the garage with my husband when it happened. Normally, I would have gone in the house and shut the door. At any rate, I turned around and smoke was billowing from the rear of the car. My husband jumped in the car (I wouldn't have done that) and backed it into our court. I ran for the phone and called 911. My point is, that except for the fluke of my being in the garage at the time, my house could have gone up in smoke! When I called the local ford dealer, they referred me to ford customer service. Josh at customer service told me that the "customer satisfaction program" on this car had expired and that there are no available coverages. He further stated that I had no recourse to anyone else in the company because ford had "empowered" the customer service program to answer all questions of this type. I think that if my house had burned down, ford certainly would have had some liability. The cost to repair the vehicle is $2,000, nearly as much as it's worth. Is there anything you can do to help me with this problem?

Filed May 14, 2006 · Engine · 10 miles · CT

I just bought the car uaed drove off the highway and my car started smoking from the hood, I also getting a knocking sound in the engine department, the car has no safety future in it ,if I was in the highway driving and this car started to stop, I will be in serious accident, ford need to recall the engine and replace it with one high performance one, that last.

Filed Oct 27, 2005 · Engine · 12,300 miles · OH

Motor replaced on my car , a 95 mercury sable, replaced at 85,000 miles and just blew again I now have 123,00 on the car and just want to express my gratitude for you changing my mind on future purchases of ford products. I work for a teer 2 supplier of color conc. To gm and have always purchased ford in spite of the savings I receive through work. Can you help me or not with my expenses for repair of another motor?

Filed Apr 22, 2005 · Engine · 85,682 miles · NH · fire

The vehicle started to smoke. The consumer pulled over to the side of the road, to find the fire had completely gone out. *

Questions about the 1995 Mercury Sable engine

Does the 1995 Mercury Sable have engine problems?

Owners have filed 133 complaints about the engine of the 1995 Mercury Sable, 38% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1995 Mercury Sable engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,900 miles.

Is there a recall for the 1995 Mercury Sable engine?

Yes, 2 recalls: 01V390000, 97V019000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

Other 1995 Mercury Sable problems

Transmission 93Electrical 32Suspension 30Body 25Acceleration 20Fuel system 19Visibility 15Brakes 11Tires 10Lights 9Airbags 8Steering 6Seat belts 4Seats 4Locks 3Wheels 1

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