Mercury SABLE engine problems
156 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
3,942 owner complaints analyzed
46 distinct recall campaigns
70,400 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1984 to 2009 model years. Data snapshot: . 1,583 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
156 of 3,942 complaints match this topic (4.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 489070 · 1995-04-06 (April 6, 1995)
HEAD BOLT SHEARED OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL.
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Owner report 507215 · 1996-08-07 (August 7, 1996)
ELECTRICAL FIRE AT MAIN WIRING HARNESS, WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER COULD SMELL SMOKE, LATER CONSUMER SAW SMOKE AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT AND VEHICLE STALLED. *SLC
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Owner report 861484 · 2000-05-05 (May 5, 2000)
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE BECAME VERY HOT/STALLED AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP DUE TO THE TFI IGNITION MODULE BEING TOO CLOSE AND MOUNTED ON THE SIDE OF THE DISTRIBUTOR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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Owner report 874213 · 2000-10-31 (October 31, 2000)
WHILE TRAVELING WITHOUT ANY INDICATION RMPS WOULD RUN HIGH. THEN, SOON AFTER VEHICLE WOULD STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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Owner report 983555 · 1996-04-26 (April 26, 1996)
DRIVING HOME, VEHICLE STALLED AT STOP SIGN, TURNED THE IGNITION BACK ON, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
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