1997 Mercury Sable: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Fuel system · 39,469 miles · SD

While driving vehicle stalled at any speed. Vehicle was serviced, and fuel pump was the cause as stated by service technician.*ak consumer recommended that the wiring inside the tank be enclosed into a protective covering over all wires.

Filed May 1, 2003 · Transmission · NY

While driving about 65 MPH the vehicle stalled. The consumer restarted the vehicle but it would not shift.

Filed Sep 30, 2002 · Engine · IL

While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The engine light appear on the dashboard and the vehicle will stall. The dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm

Filed Aug 31, 2002 · Electrical · NH

Consumer stated the vehicle has stalled on 2 separate occasions, the problem was first diagnosed as a bad fuel pump which was never needed, then the probelm was discovered to be a short in the wiring harness.

Filed Aug 23, 2001 · Engine · CA

While making turns the vehicle stalls intermittently, the dealer has refused to repair this problem because they say it is nearly impossible to diagnose. Nlm

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Engine · CA

Intermittently when turning steering wheel to the left without any indication vehicle would stall. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 20, 2001 · Fuel system · CT

Vehicle stalled and would not start, dealer found chaffed wires to the fuel pump which could have caused a fire, however when consumer picked up vehicle it stalled again just 3 miles from dealership, ford stated they would reimburse 50% of consumer's cost, however consumer feels this was a defective part and is requesting full reimbursement.

Filed Feb 11, 2001 · Electrical, Fuel system · CT

Started car, proceeded to leave parking lot and sable stalled. Unable to restart. Had vehicle towed to dealership where vehicle was purchased. First attempt at repair replaced fuse to fuel pump. Left dealership and vehicle stalled again, 3 miles away from dealership. Vehicle towed back to same dealership. Invoice 177076 reads "previous repair as stated on ro-fuse blown. Found und faulty sender and pump to fuel tank. Performed med extensive tests to reveal problem. Removed fuel tank from vehicle and tested sender unit and pump assembly. Found chaffed wires inside fuel cell which could have caused a fire. Repair parts and reassembled tank to vehicle. Retested and parts seem to be working as designed."

Filed Nov 30, 2000 · Fuel system · OH

Vehicle stalled in traffic due to 2 wires in fuel pump that got caught underneath a clamp, causing wires to fray and short circuit and blow fuse, resulting in possible fire hazard.

Filed Aug 20, 2000 · Transmission · ME

Bought the car in aug 1999- brought the car back in sept 1999 for the transmission. Shifting very hard into gear. Dealership had car for aweek or so claimed to have fixed the problem. Problem has been re-occuring for over 3 monthe brought back into dealer. Had car another week and said they found nothing wrong. That they ajusted the idol ( has been stalling as well) and did a few other minor things.. Not only did they not fix the problem but it's now worse then before.. .. What do I do ... I have only had the car for a little over a year and am having repeated trouble with this problem? Should I have to pay to have a new transmission put in seeing how the problem has been occuring since I bought the car .. I don't feel that is right..... Any information you can provide is greatly appericated. Thank you...

Filed Jul 29, 1999 · Engine · TX

Every time vehicle hits a puddle after it has rains, the vehicle would stall out. The engine would still be running. Does not have to restart vehicle. Would have no brakes or power steering. Lost control. Taking vehicle to dealer.

Filed Jul 7, 1998 · Engine · IL

Vehicle would stall out at any speed 35 and under. Sometimes when coming to a stop, vehicle just diesout. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed nothing was wrong. Its an intermittent problem.