Electrical system malfunctioned without warning, causing power steering/ brakes/dash, and lights to fail. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
1996 Mercury Sable electrical complaints
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When the gear shift indicates the vehicle is in drive, reverse or overdrive the power steering almost goes completely out and the vehicle loses all electrical power. (steering, radio, locks, dash instruments).
The battery was inexplicably drained 6 weeks after we purchased the car. Two days ago, the car slipped into neutral without warning whenever I turned or slowed down. Now, it slips into neutral all of the time.
While driving on highway at approx. 65-70 MPH noticed engine check light and battery light coming on. Pulled over, turned off vehicle, and looked under hood. Noticed engine coolant overflowing onto ground. Tried to start vehicle, but engine would not start. Vehicle was inspected by dealer ,and informed consumer that engine had sucked up the water from the air filter which caused the engine head to crack. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter, and provide additional information.
Hot wire to fuel pump rubbing against sending unit, wearing through the insulation resulting in blown fuel pump fuses. Nlm
Dealer replaced transmission. , then changed computer settings, fuel mileage cut by 1/3.
When the gear shift indicates the vehicle is in drive, reverse or overdrive the power steering almost goes completely out and the vehicle loses all electrical power/ windows/radio, etc. The vehicle will be checked by dealer.
While driving the car just dies and after waiting 15 mins. The car will restart.
After 10 minutes of being parked the car caught on fire under the hood, under the battery. Please describe in detail.
Key is taken out of ignition in on position and car will still run.
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