Mercury Sable misfire problems

Filed May 16, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 146,000 miles · VA

This sable had the stuck throttle problem recall performed in october 2013. Yesterday, a dangerous acceleration condition occurred. While accelerating from a stop light, the car kept accelerating even after taking all pressure from the accelerator pedal. I entered an on ramp and accelerated to join with traffic. Even after completely removing my foot from the pedal the car kept accelerating to over 75 miles an hour. I attempted to brake, but had to shut off the ignition to pull to the side of the road. I restarted the engine and it immediately went to 5500 RPM and started cutting out (misfiring- I assume was caused by a rev limiter). I shut the engine off again. After two more tries starting, and revving to 5500 RPM, it finally started and idled at 800 RPM. While climbing a hill the accelerator stuck again, but at 3000 RPM. I again had to shut off the engine in order to stop. When I restarted, it revved to 3000 RPM. I shut it off again and opened the hood. I manually pulled on the throttle cable to insure it was not applying pressure. I then started the engine and it idled at 800 RPM. The recall was performed in october 2013i have the sable at a dealer at present to repair the throttle problem. At no time was cruise control engaged. Had my wife been driving, I'm not sure she would not have had an accident. Turning off the ignition was the only way to prevent engine damage and slow the car to avoid a high speed accident. I just received a call from the dealer. The recall (at a different dealer) was performed incorrectly. The clip was installed incorrectly according to the dealer who now installed and completed the recall correctly!

Filed Mar 4, 2008 · Fuel system · 110,300 miles · TN

Engine light coming on this is the second time I have had problems with this and it cost a big amount. First time paid for correction. Light came on again and had test on this problem and said was fuel condition pressure or mass air flow, oxygen sensor defected, ignition misfired-repair,fuel injection problem, I think this should not happen two times, I don't have money for repairs,check out for other failures it takes off then looses power can shut off engine for about 5 minutes and will start again and go for several miles and then start all over of loosing power now you tell me the answer? Cant keep spending out money on a fixed income and cant trade off the car please help me.

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · GA

1995 mercury sable has experienced several problems. *mr the engine would idle, run rough, stall, and restart immediately, the A/C had blown warm air, the remote fuel door latch had broken, the engine made a loud squealing sound while being driven, and there was a coolant leak. The headgasket , timing cover, oil pan, broken fuel door spring, and starter circuit wiring assembly have all been replaced. Recall #97v019000

Filed Sep 20, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Car overheated, taken to mechanic who diagnosed blown headgasket - retooled headgasket. Also replaced water pump, radiator, plugs, plug wires, coil, thermostat, since headgasket problem - car has needed to be repaired constantly. Still has cylinder 1 misfire. Car is 5 yrs old. Seems like excessive prblems for a car that new.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · AK

Rough idling yesterday, head gasket blew today. Puff of white smoke and usual eruction of antifreeze. Avoided accident though I did swerve into next lane between 2 cars..

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Engine · CA

Vehicle overheats, runs rough with a heavy white smoke coming from tail pipe because head gaskets have failed prematurely. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Sep 4, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · MA

Consumer states the engine runs rough, however the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Jul 1, 2001 · Engine · NY

Had car in garage several times over 1 1/2 year for engine light, always code po3o3-misfire cylinder 3, dealer always found something wrong so it seemed, light contined to come on. Finally, at 81,000 driving on highway engine light flashes, lose all power, pull over, coolant blown all over engine, car towed to dealer, find it is blown head gasket, engine damage, need new engine. Told vehicle overheated several times, never once did it overheat while driving it. Find numerous problems with these cars and head gasket problems, aske questions of dealer and ford motor co. Never a straight answer, just "not your car" and "it's not under warranty, we can't help you" now owner must pay 3200 + to replace engine and add coolant bypass system to new engine because of problems with the engine coolant system. Ford motor co. Taking no responsibility at all. Read numerous reports of blown heads, blown engines, coolant problems. Need anwers, please!!!! No one is cooperating at all.

Filed Sep 12, 2000 · Engine · NC

For the past six years this car has continued to stop running when the car is stopped and loses power while driving causing the car to almost stop moving. Six different mechanics have been unable to find the cause, including the mercury and ford dealerships. This is a very dangerous situation. Finances prevent the trading in of this car. I believe ford is aware of this problem and has ignored it. I have talked with other sable and taurus owners who have had the same problem. Car runs rough, cuts off, loses power, and control is lost as engine dies.

Filed Sep 10, 2000 · Engine · VA

The engine began to run roughly and the engine heat started to rise. I stopped the vehicle immediately to investigate the problem and discovered the engine coolant to be very low. I added coolant and then started the motore again. The engine temperature had dropped and I started to drive the vehicle back to my home, but it started to run roughly again. I stopped and noticed water coming out of the exhaust. I emmediately shut off the engine and arranged to have the vehicle towed to the local ford lincoln mercury dealer. They checked the vehicle and told me: "internal hydrolocked engine, and has bent piston rod in engine, due to head gaskets, recommend replaced with long block assembly est $3370." I later contacted ford motor co. Customer service to seek financial assistance in having the vehicle repaired, noting that the mileage on the car was low for its age (70,000 miles for a 1993) and advising them the car had always been maintained by a ford lincoln mercury dealer (the last vehicle service by the local dealer had been on 6 march 2000 (mileage 69,662). Ford refused to provide any assistance.