Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercury sable. While driving at various speeds, a squeaking noise was heard under the vehicle, especially when slowing down, making turns, and reversing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cradle and subframe bushing were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, while driving at certain speeds and making right or left turns, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
1996 Mercury Sable: engine failure
7 of the 302 complaints about the 1996 Mercury Sable describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 59 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Consumer is having some problems with engine, engine overheats and at times stalls.*ak radiator has been replaced two times, headgaskets were replaced and finally engine was replaced. Shocks were replaced.
While driving on the njp about 55 MPH vehicle began to lose power and just die. This happened without any kind of warning. Vehicle was towed to a dealership. Dealership detected the cause to be a blown engine head gasket. Head gasket was replaced. Owner is still experiencing problems with vehicle. *ak the vehicle had been to the dealer three times but no solution is found. Now the vehicle hits hard when in reverse,drive and park.
Entire engine seized due to manufactuerer flaw, they refused to pay for repairs and so did the warranty company.
Check engine light appeared because engine failed resulting in over heating. Yh
Motor threw a rod; out of warranty since purchased used; motor is "so new" have had to wait 3 weeks for parts; ford refuses to assist
While driving vehicle engine blew. Cause unknown. Owner notes problem may be internal.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or EGR diagnostic trouble codes 332, P0401, P1407...
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Cooling system conditions such contaminated / corroded coolant; leaking / discolored coolant overflow...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Mercury Sable engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 1996 Mercury Sable?
7 of 302 owner complaints about the 1996 Mercury Sable (2%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 59 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Mercury Sable
Jerking 14Stalling 11Transmission failure 10Headlights 8Overheating 8Sudden acceleration 8Slipping 7ABS 6Check engine light 6Fire or smoke 6Fuel pump 6Power steering loss 6Grinding brakes 5Door locks 5Seat belt 5Steering noise 5Won't shift 5Wipers 5
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