1996 Mercury Sable engine problems

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 6,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercury sable. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed. The failure recurred however and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the same failure on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 49,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2012 · Driver assistance, Engine · 137,000 miles · MN · crash · 1 injury

Relevant information---engine was repaired on sept. 9/10, 2012 same morning as the accident--car was driven to bank but as I was leaving I could not put car into reverse. A gentleman passerby was able to put it into reverse with effort and a loud noise in the gears. I proceeded to my exercise class which lasted one hour. Had no trouble with reverse gear this time. About 1/2 hour later I was turning into a parking lot and in a matter of minutes the engine started revving up and shot forward on its own, went over a curb & sidewalk and crashed into a brick wall at high speed. The air bags went off and with effort I was able to open the front door. I had minor injuries--nose, cut on elbow, banged up knees. The engine of the car kept roaring for possibly 15 minutes until someone cut the cable to the battery. The police reported that I had stepped on the gas instead of the brake which was totally false. I remember distinctly thinking--there's something terrible wrong with my car. The insurance company was not interested in pursuing the cause which may have been related to the repair done on the engine. They called the car a total loss.

Filed Jun 16, 2006 · Body, Engine · 135,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop who determined the engine mount and carriage frame rusted which caused the engine to slip from the mount. The vehicle was exposed to extreme winter weather and road salts. The repair shop concluded that a piece of steel needed to be added to each side of the engine mount to correct the problem. The manufacturer was not alerted.

Filed May 17, 2004 · Body, Engine · WV

While driving engine collapsed due to rusting. This caused the frame to break. Also, when the engine collapsed the ball joints broke, causing the tires to disengage from the vehicle.

Filed Feb 12, 2004 · Engine · MI · fire

The consumer experienced engine trouble. The consumer then opened the hood and saw flames. *ph the consumer first noticed there was a problem when the vehicle sputtered. Upon stopping he noticed smoke coming out of the front end. The consumer put the flames out with a soda.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 67,000 miles · MN

I have had this car for one year and one half. I bought it from ray hudson chevrolet in la crosse ,wis. I had the car two weeks and the transmission had to be replaced. Two weeks after the front and back brakes had to be replaced. This was at the dealers exspense. I had to have a wheel bearing replaced and now after a year and 1/2 I have to replace the whole motor.

Filed Mar 3, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 39,000 miles · FL

Vehicle stalled repeatedly. The ignition module was replaced, however the problem recurred.

Filed Feb 9, 2003 · Engine, Lights · 96,500 miles · OH

The water pump failed on a 1996 mercury sable because sand from the engine casting got into the water pump

Filed Oct 30, 2002 · Engine · FL

Consumer states that while driving and without warning the engine overheated and blew and the vehicle started to smoke under the hood causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified ts

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Engine · CA

Consumer recently had taken her vehicle for routine maintenance, and was informed that the vehicle had a leaking head gasket.