2002 Mercury Sable: check engine light

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 Oct 31, 2012 · Acceleration · 10,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. The contact stated that the vehicle was sitting idle when it lunged forward abnormally with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

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 Jun 16, 2006 · Engine · 51,000 miles · NV

My car (2002 mercury sable) continues to fail smog inspection due to faulty oxygen sensors. I have taken it to the dealer and it costs at least $200 each time I take it in and they never completely fix it stating it is an ongoing problem with this car. The check engine light is always on.

Filed May 10, 2006 · Engine · CT

My car was running fine, I purchased the car june 2003, I have kept up with typical vehicle maintenance. My last oil change the mechanic said it was low, checked for leaks and did not find anything. I was driving home from work the engine light started to blink and the car would not accelerate. I pulled over, turned the car off. I let the car rest for 10 minutes tried to start again and the engine would run but chugged and vibrated. Had the car towed to the family mechanic and found out the camshaft broke. My sable has 72,000 miles, I purchased the car with 21,000 miles from columbia ford in columbia ct. My mechanic said the engine was built poorly because this should not have happened, it is very rare. So here I am, three years into my loan and three years to go--$8000 left to pay and it is going to cost $3000+ to put in a new engine. Anyone want a car for $8000 without an engine? I would never by a ford or a mercury again!!

Filed Dec 24, 2003 · Airbags, Engine · LA · crash

In march 2003 while driving 52 MPH vehicle was involved in a collision where front end was damaged, and front air bags did not deploy. Dealer stated that front air bags should have deployed. *ak the vehicle check engine light illuminated and it's experiencing problem with the egr valve and fuel pump.