2001 Mercury Sable engine problems

Filed Feb 15, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 180,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. While driving 50 MPH on the highway, the accelerator pedal suddenly dropped down and the vehicle accelerated to 120 MPH. The contact shifted into neutral, but the rpms continued revving at maximum capacity. When the vehicle started to slow down, the contact turned off the engine. The vehicle eventually came to a rolling stop on the side of the road. The contact waited ten minutes and attempted to restart the vehicle, but the engine revved up again; therefore, the contact quickly turned the vehicle back off. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. Future ford of sacramento (4625 madison ave, sacramento, ca 95841, (916) 473-1047) stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Engine · 130,000 miles · OH

Throttle got stuck forcing car to accelerate even when not touching the gas pedal. Thankfully the brakes worked and I was able to stop the car and put it into park, at which point the engine revved to 4000 RPM. Once the car was turned off, it let off some white smoke with a burning oil smell. According to my mechanic, the speed control cable collar fractured. I was on the highway when this happened, doing 65 miles per hour.

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · NC

Something drastically wrong with the radiator system, antifreeze is always brown, have it changed and in 1 day it turns brown. The windows have been broken in this car since 2005, the two front windows do not go up and down, I don't feel safe without the windows working. There is something wrong with the suspension and I constantly have to put air into my tires and tires wear out quickly because suspension is messed up. Windshield washer has not worked since 2003. If it was built with pride like the company says it is, it would be a nice car. Falls apart too easily. I need help.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 68,133 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. The contact stated that while the brakes being depressed, the engine rmps increased. The brake pedal was released and the vehicle accelerated. The contact was able to place the vehicle in park and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,133 and the current mileage was 68,136.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 90,000 miles · GA · crash · fire

My 2001 mercury sable accelerated as I entered the highway. The car would not stop even when I applied the brake. I called 911. The 911 operator suggested that I apply the parking brake which I did. I went about 15 miles riding the shoulder going between 60-70 miles per hour. I eventually exited the highway but could not stop even at the end of the exit ramp. I made a right hand turn. At this point I had reduced my speed to approximately 30 miles per hour. The car eventually landed in a ditch. At that point, I ended my call with 911. I looked to my left and found four men yelling to me to get out of the car. I then learned that the car was on fire. I exited the car. The four men put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. The car was towed to a mercury dealership where it is documented that it was in fact the speed control cable that caused the car to accelerate. Again, between the 911 call, the information on file with the mercury dealer and the insurance claim, the cause of the incident is documented.

Filed Oct 8, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · IL

This car only works whenever it feels like it and took it to every shop n cant find the problem..been stranded so many tumes and the dealer aint gonna do nothing about it knowing that im still paying for it or trade me a car need help here.

Filed May 24, 2011 · Engine · 40,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. The contact stated that the check engine warning light would illuminate intermittently and over time, remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken onto the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 14, 2010 · Engine, Suspension · 57,800 miles · NJ

My 2001 mercury sable has now failed me over 8 times without warning. I would drive turn the car off then try to start it again and it would not start. It was completely dead. I called aaa had the car towed. I took it to the dealer and they charged me for everything. A battery, an alternator, wiring, the works then, the same thing happened. The last time my car was at the dealer for a week before I was told it needed a fuel pump. I have now decided to never buy another mercury after being a long time customer. I never received a notice of a recall and just now found out the rear springs which I replaced was also happening to other customers. They have not fixed my problem and the car is sitting because I'm to frighten to drive anywhere. It's sad. All the money spent could gone toward some other car where service people care of course, now the warranty is expired. The miles on my car is 58,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2009 · Engine · 56,900 miles · MN

2001 sable with 57000 miles. Vehicle will start, kill and then cannot be restarted for at least 1/2 hour. Sometimes will not start at all. Service people have hooked up to sensors but cannot find what is wrong. Problem is sporadic, happening about 1 to 2 times per week. Scoped fuel pump but said it was working properly. Said fuel filter and all other systems checked out ok. Don't know what to do next. Feel uneasy about driving the car anywhere far from home.

Filed Apr 25, 2007 · Engine · 55,807 miles · MI

Driving our 2001 sable one day the check engine light came on when we were stopped at a red light. As the light turned green I accelerated and the car did not move according to the pressure I was putting on the gas pedal. The light stopped flashing and the car ran fine. This would happen from time to time and it got to a point were I took the unit to a mercury dealership to have it checked out and they stated it had a mis-fire on the number 4 cylinder and they would have to replace the cylinder head at a cost of 2k one head only. I did some asking around at ford and found out that there were some valve issues with the 3.0l dohc 24 v . I looked into the dealer process of changing only one head and I was told that would not be the smart thing to do. I finally took the car in to confirm what the dealer had said and to get it fixed. I took the car to t.c. Auto service in ann arbor and he confirmed I had a leak down problem on number 4 cylinder exhaust valve. The engine had to be removed from the car and I had both heads reworked new valve guide and seats along with replacing the valves on number 4 cylinder. I have the damaged valves returned to me.