1995 Mercury Sable fuel system problems

Filed Jun 7, 2013 · Fuel system · 87,000 miles · LA

There is a strong gas smell especially on hot days and there seems to be excessive pressure in the gas tank. I have scoured the vehicle for leaks and can not find any. I have replaced both rubber hoses from the filler neck to the tank and even dropped the tank but didn't find any evidence of a leak. The smell is still occurring. When you first park the vehicle after a drive it is real strong and then goes away.

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 17, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 56 miles · MI

Car stalls in warm weather. On one of many stalled occasions I was stopped at a red light and when it turned green the car lunged as if it were moving but stalled and a man in a truck behind me slammed on his brakes but a woman behind him slammed into his truck. They had an accident because my car stalled and stopped short. Also, right rear window wont go down sometimes. The A/C stinks and the heater smells like super hot dried burnt carpeting. There's a gas smells so heavy at times in the back seat I'm scared for my children to be back there. The dash lights get so hot I'm afraid it's going to melt something or start a fire. The car is had to start on certain days. Other days it starts right up. Sometimes the car starts and runs great. Other days it starts but you can feel something isn't right and the car will feel like it's on the verge of stalling but then you can hear it start back up again. Almost like the ignition is turning on and off. I have a list of all the repairs done to my car just after I purchased it and there is some major bills in this pile! Reading that other people are having the same exact problems with their sables is proof that ford put out an unsafe car! I haven't got the money to buy another car. I can hardly afford to fix the one I have but it's all I got. Shame on ford! I won't be buying another ford in the future unless they resolve this mess!

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · GA

1995 mercury sable has experienced several problems. *mr the engine would idle, run rough, stall, and restart immediately, the A/C had blown warm air, the remote fuel door latch had broken, the engine made a loud squealing sound while being driven, and there was a coolant leak. The headgasket , timing cover, oil pan, broken fuel door spring, and starter circuit wiring assembly have all been replaced. Recall #97v019000

Filed Jun 13, 2000 · Fuel system, Tires · AZ

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Feb 11, 2000 · Fuel system, Transmission · GA

When vehicle is traveling at about 65mph odometer jumps up and down so that driver is unable to tell what speed he is driving. Dealer has replaced speedometer, and problem still exists,, fuel line failure at 13,000 miles causing gas fumes.

Filed Dec 29, 1999 · Acceleration, Body · IN

Speedometer failed to operate after repairs were done in aug 1997 with 20,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and informed consumer repairs would be at consumer's expense. Also vehicle stalled and died while driving on the highway. In addition, dealer replaced transmission/ thermostat/multi-function switch/ map sensor/speed control sensor, and rear sub-frame mounts.

Filed Sep 24, 1999 · Fuel system · MD

I sent this in last june. I received no feedback!? Dangerous! Costly!

Filed Sep 1, 1999 · Brakes, Fuel system · MS

This problem had only occurred previously when idling at traffic lights, etc. This was the first time it happened going down the highway. We were traveling down a two lane highway at 60 MPH when suddenly the engine stalled. We managed to get it off the side of the road. When the car stalls, the power brakes and power steering quits also. It was 104 degrees outside and spending 1-1/2 hours on the side of the road with a four year old without anything to drink was horrible, she could have dehydrated very easily. The manufacturer knows about the problem, sent out technical service bulletins (tsbr #96-7-5) about it, I guess it is going to take having people killed before they do something about it. The following is a list of automobiles that are involved: 89-95 ford taurus, 89-94 lincoln continental, and 89-95 mercury sable. I believe this is enough vehicles putting people's lives in danger that they should do something about it. Thank you.

Filed Jul 22, 1999 · Fuel system · TN

Consumer noticed danger concerning the design of the fuel filler line which is located in the wheel well where fuel filler line is left unprotected and poses a great danger if line is ruptured by a blown tire. Manufacturer was notified and informed consumer that they had nothing to say. *ak