Vehicle caught on fire. There was a recall letter sent to consumer, (01i011000) the fire was due to the conditions stated in the recall letter. Consumer is looking for assistance to cover the costs of repair to vehicle.
1995 Mercury Sable engine complaints
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Consumer states that while driving 45 MPH the vehicle stalled out and died with out warning. The dealer has been notified. Nlm
While driving at 65 MPH head gasket blewout, engine heads cracked, and there was also damage to the intake. Vehicle became inoperable. Consumer is asking for a refund of repair cost. *ak
Consumer states engine cooling fan failed prior to receiving safety recall 01s30 relating to the engine cooling fan. Consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs paid out of pocket. Consumer no longer has vehicle in her posession due to an accident.
Our 1995 mercury sable had 54,500 miles on it and the head gaskets failed. Had vehicle towed to dealer and they explained that the head gaskets failed and that we may possibly need a new engine. We had previously rec'd several recall notices from mercury regarding 1994 and 1995 sable and defective head gaskets. When we rec'd notices we took vehicle to dealer and they explained that they could not replace the head gasket unless it was defective at the present time. Well, needless to say it was three months over the seven year or 100,000 warranty for the defective head gaskets and ours failed. I question why mercury did not replace all head gaskets if they were aware that they were defective. Spoke with our mercury dealer and he said that there is nothing he can do. I've been doing some research on the problem and I noticed that there are a lot more complaints about this issue. What can we as consumers do to have mercury replace all defective equipment? We are now out $1200.00 because of a know defective piece of euqipment.
We blew a head gasket and then discovered there have been numerous problems with this on 1995 sables. Ford should have done a recall to rectify the problem.
4 months after buying the car, the engine started to heat up, and leak. I took it to the nearest mechanic for repair. I had purchassed extended warranty, but the dealer reimbursed only $19.84 out of $544.00. Ford didn't respond to my previous queries concerning another vehicle. So I'm contacting you, hoping for a help. Had to replace radiator and belt serpentine. Please help me in getting my money back. Lou.
There was a recall in june 1995 92m77 for 1993 taurus. Looking at the federal safety agency website it appears that the motor mount problems wasn't solved until at least 1998. Thus the recall should be extended. Thank you.
Received recall notice 01 I 011 000. Contacted dealership, and was informed no parts were available. Checked later, and given same information. This has been a month and a half since receiving notice.
By pass kite for heater coil needed to be replaced to due to rust in radiator. Dealer has serviced and repaired. Please provide further information.
Timing cover gasket, crankshaft, motor mounts and radiator assembly failed. The consumer stated that all these repairs were made after the warranty had expired, an under hood fire occurred on 02-jan-2002, the next day consumer became aware of recall 97v019 regarding possibility of cooling fan bearing seizing causing vehicle fire.
Vehicle overheats, runs rough with a heavy white smoke coming from tail pipe because head gaskets have failed prematurely. Dealer has been notified.
Consumer contacted dealer on several occasions in reference to the federal safety agency recall 01v390000/manufacturer's recall 01s30. Dealer has stated that parts were not available, parts were on backorder. Please provide any further details.
The federal safety agency recall 01v390000/ manufacturer's recall 01s30. Took vehicle in to be repaired. Dealer replaced circuit breaker, but dealer refused to replace defective cooling fan motor.
Vehicle would loose power when accelerating. Took to dealer, and they stated engine needed replacement. Please provide any further information.
Was pressing on accelerator at 55mph and engine moved upward. When accelerator was released, engine dropped down which caused steering to become very hard. An independent mechanic indicated motor mounts were broken.
After having head gasket replaced for $900.00 one year later a recall came out for head gasket. Dealer refused to reimburse consumer. *ak the consumer was requesting the manufacturer to refund him the cost of replacing the head gasket for the second time.
Vehicle completely shuts off at any speed. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle stalls out at any speed/any time. Vehicle taken to dealer numerous times and mechanic could not find cause. *ak
Consumer received a recall notice for cooling system, but was told by three dealers that since business had slowed /down , it will be about 6-8 weeks before they will schedule him for his recall repair. They told him that they were saving appointments for their paying customers.
Car stops with no warning, cooling system, engine, runs hot, continuous stopping with no warning you can be driving on the highway car will stop.
Vehicle has stalled twice at speeds of around 65 MPH.
While traveling at highway speed in 90 degree temperature and higher vehicle will stall out and die wihtout any indication . Please provide further information.
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Head gasket is leaking anti- freeze into engine block mixing with oil, causing engine to burn up and vehicle to die without any prior warning.
Head gasket failed while travelling at 70 MPH on florida i95.4 passengers ,including an 11 month old infant in a car seat. During head gasket failure , vehicle lost all power and stalled in the highway traffic lane .vehicle had to be pushed off the highway while oncoming traffic was in close proximity to occupants. Infant could not safely be removed from seat until area was clear of traffic which was approaching at the speed limit of 70mph..this was an apparant hazzard to life and limb for all of us in and out of the vehicle.vehicle was towed to an approved aaa service station where it was determined that the vehicle's head gasket had blown.
Vehicle started to smoke/temperature gauge went to high. Called dealer, and they towed vehicle. A mechanic states that engine cooling fan was not blowing. Dealer replaced engine, and charged consumer for engine cooling fan for which there was a recall. Consumer's vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
Consumer received recall notification (00m09) for premature head gasket failure, when consumer took vehicle in she was advised that head gasket was going out and it was also determined that vehicle was a salvage title, therefore dealership was not able to honor recall notice, consumer advised them it was salvaged due to theft not an accident, dealership advised consumer that recall notice was voided by the state not the manufacturer.
While driving, front coil springs broke, causing front end of the vehicle to drop. *ak lower rear subframe mount plate nut has been replaced. Fluctuating speedometer was replaced. Starter and wire harness have been replaced. Muffler and tail pipe have been replaced. 2 front coil springs and strut bearing plates have been replaced.
Small coolant loss; upon examination by dealer found to have a head gasket leak and a timing chain cover leak. Head gasket leak on this engine is a known problem and is under warranty from ford motor company. However, timing chain cover leakage is not under extended warranty. But it seems that many vehicles suffering from head gasket leak also show a leak from timing chain cover. If unrepaired this can lead to abrupt seizure of engine causing a safety hazard. Is it possible that the two are related and the same extended warranty should apply to both problems.
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