2002 Mercury Sable engine problems

Filed Sep 30, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light and transmission symbol remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered and stalled occasionally. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 29, 2016 · Engine · 70,287 miles · DE

Miles 70,290 (acc) I was driving ob the highway , to avoid a crash I had to stop quickly. All indicator lamps came on but the car did not shut off. Small clouds of smoke from exhaust (white-grey). It was parked for 2 days , start up was fine driving was fine also. Once again a( lead foot) driver cut me and another car off. Same thing avoiding a crash slamming on my break. Again all indicator lights on but the cut shuts off completely. Turn it back on its was hesitation smoke and shaking. And more. A tsb was issued for a part/piece that will cause premature engine failure.

Filed Jun 8, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 102,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle revved to 4,000 rpms without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. It was discovered that the accelerator cable attached to a clip was stuck in the upright position. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Filed May 27, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 136,547 miles · OH

Car was revving at high rates of speed. While at light it would rev at1700, in park 4600. Idling at 30 MPH and car would speed itself up as if accelerator was stuck. When let off brake car would jump due to high revving. If I was waiting on train and didn't know better and edged up I would have jumped into the train. Issue was faulty cable that broke off at throttle and wouldn't allow a deceleration. Was very scary. Luckily I know my car and knew something was wrong.

Filed Mar 14, 2012 · Engine · 102,000 miles · MO

Engine suddenly began racing, (as if the accelerator was stuck) while pulling into a parking space at the mall. Was able to stop the car by firmly applying the brakes. Checked and verified that the floor mat was not interfering with the accelerator pedal.

Filed Mar 14, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 105,000 miles · MI

When cruise control is on and active and gas pedal manually depressed ( to pass car) throttle will stick open. Ball on throttle plate comes out of saddle on cruise control cable. When foot taken off gas ball on throttle plate does not return to original saddle position at end of cruise control cable. Ball on throttle plate gets stuck on edge of entrance to cable saddle. Throttle sticks partway open with amount open depending on cruise control cable position / amount of throttle commanded by cruise control. I fixed by placing a piece of 1/2" o.d. Tube over cable (slit along length and then over cable, cable tie in position). This is enough to keep ball on throttle from coming out of saddle on cruise cable. Basically snap lock in saddle is wearing out after repeatedly pressing on gas while cruise control is on and active. No more problems for 20,000 miles.

Filed Jul 12, 2011 · Engine · NY

2002 mercury sable ls. Consumer states problems with fuel injector and damaged valve *tgw the consumer stated when the check engine light illuminated, the vehicle developed an engine miss. The problem was diagnosed as a faulty #5 fuel injector. Codes po305 and po316. The cost of the repair was $800 plus dollars. When the consumer retrieved the vehicle, he was informed there was some carbon deposits present and the vehicle might run a little rough until the carbon burned off. One week later, the check engine light illuminated again. It was the same two codes from a previous repair. The dealer informed the consumer of a damaged valve and the cost would be anywhere from $1600-$2000. The consumer filed a complaint with the attorney generals office and was refunded his money from the previous repair. *jb the consumer stated the problem with his vehicle remains unresolved. The engine has an internal defect. Updated 10/17/11

Filed Aug 29, 2009 · Engine · 95,000 miles · IL

This is a recurring problem with my 2002 mercury sable. Water leaks into the interior blower motor and shorts it out. I've replaced the motor and switch 3 times each over the last year and it keeps happening. Ford wants about $400 to repair. I discovered that a lot of people have this problem with this make and model and the taurus.

Filed Aug 17, 2008 · Engine · 77,912 miles · CA

While driving- car jerked, dash lights lit, engine stopped. Car towed to clovis ford dealer- defective engine cam position sensor (p/n 1f1z6b288 ba) and cam position sensor drive (da 2089).

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Engine · 35,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. The contact stated that he experiences intermediate failure with the vehicle. In march of 2007, while coming to a complete stop at 5 MPH, the engine revved and the rpms maxed out on the engine. While the vehicle continued to rev, the contact depressed the brake pedal, placed the vehicle in neutral, and shut off the vehicle. The contact has experienced the same failure five times since the first failure. The dealer stated that they could find no failures with the vehicle. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, powertrain, and transmission type were unknown. The current mileage was 40,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.