1999 Mercury Sable engine complaints

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Body, Brakes · NJ · crash · 3 injuries

Problems with ABS. *mr the vehicle was in two accidents due to the inability to control the vehicle during normal driving conditions, where the ABS did not work. The vehicle was in for repair 7 times. The following are repairs and or problems the vehicle experienced: torque converter replaced after transmission fluid was found low, exhaust leak fixed, washer fluid would spray when the turn signal and lights were on, shaking when the brakes were applied/resurfaced rotors, trunk leaked water, replaced multi-function switch to fix washer fluid problem, ABS not working when there was a panic stop, left and right spindle assembly was replaced, front end rotors were replaced again, wheel alignment, the ABS did not engage and caused an accident, and replaced left side outer tie rod end. *scc

Filed Mar 29, 2003 · Engine · 80,000 miles · SC

1999 mercury sable head gasket blown. There was no warning. Driving the speed limit in town. The battery light came on, smell of coolant, service engine light came on and car stopped. Car had to be towed.

Filed Aug 10, 2002 · Engine · TN

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jul 30, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · GA

Vehicle had a massive transmission fluid leak and broke down. Vehicle checked by dealer, who replaced transmission. Two weeks later, leak began again. Vehicle was checked again by dealer ,who determined that gasket was is leaking. Gasket was replaced. Approximately two weeks later, vehicle vehicle had 2 oil leaks.

Filed Apr 15, 2002 · Engine · MN

Vehicle shuts off all the time. Mechanic keeps replacing alternators.*ak

Filed Dec 26, 2001 · Engine · CO

Vehicle stalls intermittently at any speed. Vehicle taken to dealer numerous times, cannot duplicate t problem and is unable to remedy.

Filed May 22, 2001 · Engine · MD

Consumer is having problems with engine . Contacted dealer.*ak suddenr engine surge, when coming to a stop or when stopped with foot on brake,.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Engine · TN

Vehicle was backfiring due to an unknown component which consumer felt could possibly result in a fire. Consumer has taken vehicle to a ford dealership three times, and was not able to determine cause of backfiring. This occurred approximately 75% of time during start up. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Mar 27, 2001 · Engine · NY

The sepentine belt broke. Nlm

Filed Nov 1, 2000 · Engine, Lights · AL

The dash light has come on twice and it had to be serviced for problems with the sensor and a valve not working properly in the exhaust system. The linkage broke once in a parking lot. It had to be towed in on flatbed.

Filed Jul 28, 2000 · Engine · NJ

Engine oil pump went wide open, loss of entire engine oil inventory. Motor seized, crank broke. Loss of control of vehicle

Filed Oct 5, 1999 · Engine · NJ

Reporting raw fuel is getting into the vaporized systm, causing vehicle to stall while driving. Seeking help from the federal safety agency on this matter or provide additional information.