2000 Mercury Sable: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Engine · 55,000 miles · OH

I am having problems with it stalling constantly when I have sat at a light I dont javw the money to fix this due to on a fixed income was told it has a problem with the throttle control issue and they said there was a recall on it due this

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Engine · 167,000 miles · PA

Subject:2000 mercury sable ls. When starting vehicle when raining vehicle tends to choke out or miss and not have any power. If attempting to drive vehicle will stall out. This has happened several times. Someone mentioned to me that computer could be getting wet or holding condensation. The warning engine light will come on. If driven for a distance after rain is over the next day or so the light will go off. Is this a problem with this particular car? The engine was tuned five years ago when purchased. When the weather is dry or just snowing the car idles okay and runs smooth.

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Electrical · 104,845 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but it continued to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians stated that the key needed to be reprogrammed. The repair was performed. The technicians also stated that there was a problem with the anti theft system, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 104,845.

Filed Mar 17, 2011 · Electrical · 62,721 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. The contact stated that while driving at any speed when the anti-theft light illuminated the vehicle stalled. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test and was unable to locate a failure code. The local mechanic replaced the computer control module and the ignition switch. The anti-theft light continued to illuminate causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was not repaired. Updated 04/15/11*lj the consumer stated when the anti- theft light flashed, the odometer dropped down to zero and the vehicle lost power. Updated 10/12/11

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Engine · MD

Vehicle experienced stalling at various speeds, causing the steering wheel and brakes to have no control. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.

Filed Sep 16, 2004 · Engine · IL

On raining days, while driving the at any speed, the serpentine belt would fall off and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle has been towed to the dealership on many occasions, and they could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 2, 2004 · Engine · MD

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. Mechanic advised consumer that the vehicle was placed on diagnostic machine, no codes were reported. Also, mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.

Filed Mar 16, 2004 · Electrical · CA

While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but vehicle would not start. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Nov 28, 2002 · Electrical · NC

Car stalled on 4 separate occasions. It's been to the dealer twice and they replaced some ignition coils second time, however car stalled yet again. Twice car was starting from a stop in traffic, twice coming to a stop and getting ready to turn right. Dangerous situation when turning as car coasted into lane when I needed to be accelerating. Dt