This problem matches the description of service program number 98b23, which expired on august 31, 1999. The original notification about this program was sent to my old adress, from wich I moved out on may 1998. I feel that this failure is a recognized manufacturer's defect and it should be repaired by the company at no cost to the owner.
1996 Mercury Sable engine complaints
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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.
Owner had heater core replaced 3 times,and fumes still enter into the vehicle, owner thinks fumes can cause fire.
After vehicle was repaired under recall# 98b2151, vehicle overheated . The thermostat and engine had to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Cooling system overflow reservoir has rubbed against the fender, causing stress cracks on the buttom of the reservoir, resulting in coolant leakage . Manufactuer has redesigned part.
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
Engine mounts broke, causing the engine to drop due to corrosion. Please give any further details.
We have had technicians, mechanics, and ford engineers working on this car. As of this date, they can not fix the problem, car will only go 20mph and will not fire on plugs 1 and 5. All parts that could be wrong have been replaced. A complete check of the car shows no other problem. Car also upon starting jerks.
The heating core failed on three occasions, not able to be repaired due to design being defective. Yh
While vehicle was parked a fire started in the engine compartment on the left side of firewall, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Radiator corroded & rusted; causing vehicle temperture to fluctuate while driving. Dealer notified.
Engine continually overheats. Consumer has had numerous repairs done to vehicle and the problem reoccurs. Every time consumer takes vehicle to dealer , dealer would always say something else needed to be done. The cost kept adding up, but condition still remained the same.
Car fills with gas fumes and then stalls.
Sensor and egr valve failed causing stalling.
While driving vehicle engine blew. Cause unknown. Owner notes problem may be internal.
When driving the sable in hot weather conditions and decelerating the vehicle seems die when down to 10-15 MPH. The dealer will not correct the problem free of charge. There is a service bulletin on this problem.
When driving over puddles water will get into serpentine belt, causing power steering to go out momentarily, and loss of control.
Drove through puddle of water. This caused main belt to slip, resulting in the driver losing control of vehicle. Happens every time vehicle is driven through water. Mechanic cannot locate the reason belts would slip.
Crankshaft pulley failed while driving in rainstorm.
When steering wheel is turned to the right grinding noise occurs.
Engine gaskets failed, causing oil to leak onto ground.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the garage. *ak consumer states ABS light was coming the day vehicle was purchasd and dealer admtted that it was on but did not say anything, possible cause was fan from ABS light.
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