Re:previous repair ted russell invoice # f1cs560238 dated: 1/19/2007 malfunctions that started february 28, 2007 are same as previously stated in referenced invoice as follows: 1)climate control blows hot air while on fresh air and AC 2)coolant light comes on; this usually happens with the malfunction of the AC control system referenced above. I can stop the car, turn everything off and in 15 seconds restart and light goes off. The coolant light will stay off as long as I keep the climate control off however; when driving for a distance (I.e. 30 miles) and then multiple start / stops in traffic the light will come on if I am running the climate control. Until the recent malfunction of the climate control wednesday night (2/28/07) this coolant light has not come on since last repair to climate control. For information, the conditions outside were approximately 66 f. Obviously I am upset with the continued problems I am having after this vehicle spent one week in your shop for previous repairs for the same malfunctions. Additionally, I am extremely dissatisfied with the recommended repairs made by ted russell qualified professionals as discussed with you during my phone conversation yesterday.
2001 Mercury Sable engine complaints
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Tl*- the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable with an odometer reading of 71750 miles. The contact stated that the hoses that ran through the heater core dry rotted and failed, which caused the vehicle to overheat. The contact was driving under normal conditions at 40 MPH when the failure occurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the problem repaired. The failure mileage was 68,680.*ak the vehicle was leaking coolant at the tubes to the heater core. The front brake pads were very thin. Updated 04/12/07.
Coolant leaks for bottom I have a 2001 mercury sable ls it has the 3.0 liter motor not 24 valve. I have talked with three other people and they have all ford taurus's and they had to replace coolant bottle because they all cracked on the bottom of the bottle. Its odd that four people that I know we all have to change the bottle within a year of each other. Could there be faulty bottles made and will the antifreeze damage other parts on my car. I only have 78,000 miles on the car.
No real signs of distress until the main bearings failed. At 33,000 miles, proof of service and oil changes covering the first 29,000 miles. Vehicle developed a bad knock. Had it towed to a ford dealership for inspection. Told me that the main bearings on the cam went bad. One ford dealership tells me ford will help with the cost of total engine replacement, unfortunately, not the dealership the car is at.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45mph the vehicle accelerated to 90 MPH before the brakes were able to hold. The vehicle was driven to the nearest independent repair shop. Upon inspection the mechanic determined ice had built up on the throttle housing around the pcv valve. The temperature on the date of failure was between -8 and -12 degrees. There was a fire in the wheel well area because of the pressure that was applied to the brakes. The mechanic replaced the pcv valve. Updated 02/24/06
2001 sable coolant light came on frequently. *ts the coil springs make noise. The brake harness light was defective. All four tires needed air every week (dot numbers w2x8lh01802 and w2x8lh04102).
Car would stall while idiling. Brought the car in and they determined that the plastic manifold had cracked. They replaced the manifold and the dealer and ford paid for the repair after I agreed to pay $200.
2001 mercury sable oil pan gasket failed.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer feels that the dealer should have notified her of the service bulletin during her routine maintenance which stated that the oil pan gasket had been redesigned.
The power steering in the consumer's 2001 mercury sable station wagon failed. The consumer opened the hood of the vehicle and found that the belt was loose and that the spring loaded belt idler pulley was hanging in parts on the engine block. *nm it was determined that the pulley assembly could not be repaired. The consumer requested that ford reimburse him for the cost of replacing the defective spring loaded idler pulley assembly.
Vehicle was parked in the garage. Owner turned on the ignition switch and there was a loud bang like a shot gun went off. The owner later discovered that the intake manifold blew apart. The manifold was made of plastic. The owner contacted the dealer, and was informed that what happened was not uncommon. The dealer was familiar with the defect, and the estimated charge of repair would cost about $600.00.*ak *eh
The vehicle will not start or will crank, start and idle very rough, then stop rumnning. Two dealers have investigated and duplicated the problem but no cause has been found.
2001 mercury sable 39k miles. Driving on nys thruway when I experienced a complete engine failure with my car. Ford motor admitted there was a defect in the engine but said my vehicle was out of warranty. Did get me discount on repairs. Ford refused to tell me if others are experiencing same with this engine.
The vehicle had a consistent oil leak since purchase. The dealer stated the engine gasket cylinder heads leaked. *jb ...
Electrical system shut down, loses all power. *ak the auto has accelerated on numerous occasions while stopped in traffic. Teh air conditioner shut down while traveling, twice the vehicle experienced complete electrical shut down, on one occasion requiring the vehicle to be towed. Consumer is requesting a vehicle replacement and for the failures to be recalled.
While traveling during inclement weather serpentine belt fell off and vehicle shut down.
When trying to start vehicle, the key would stick, dash is completely inoperable, consumer could hear something running and vehicle would become very hot, dash did not light up, so there was no warning, vehicle made a grinding sound. Took to dealer, ignition has been changed twice.*ak. Consumer states the power windows were inoperable, the radio did not work, there was no air conditioning or heat, the windshield wipers were inoperative, there was a noise coming from the flywheel, and the dashboard did not light up.
Consumer states he is having trouble turning the key in the ignition, which also resulted in the steering wheel not turning.
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