1993 Mercury Sable Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 357about this part
- Share
- 53%of 674 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 357 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Mercury Sable, 53% of the 674 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“About 1 month after the mass air flow sensor was replaced and about 6 months after my head gaskets were replaced, my Sable started to hesitate when warm. The vehicle has no power. The fuel pump, fuel filter, air filter and throttle position sensor have all been replaced with no effect. The timing has also been found to be right on.”
NHTSA complaint #10068968, filed 2004-01, 106,000 miles“I have a 3.8l ford engine in my car. It was replaced before I purchased it at 126219 miles with another rebuilt 3.8l. Now I have a blown head or head gasket. I called ford and they say Mercury didnt have the problems. My VIN showed no past recalls. Whats up. Its a rebuilt 3.8l. I cant afford to fix it and its only got 15543 miles on it. Cant ford do anything. The motor has been in a little over a yr. The warranty is up the salespeople from instant auto quote. Help.”
NHTSA complaint #10069731, filed 2004-01, 141,762 miles“Within the first 4000 miles, the engine was replaced because of an oil filter not doing it's job,according to the mechanics at negherbon Mercury in oakland. The new engine ran hot. The dealer said it was within the normal range. The brand new engine actually had a cracked head gasket. All the repairs cost me $1800.00 that time. The dealer wouldn't even perform a compression check. Then the car would stall while driving, usually at freeway speeds. Most times it would restart. But this was very scary and dangerous. I brought it to the dealer, they claimed they could not duplicate it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037411, filed 2003-09, 4,000 miles“Consumer stated vehicle's head gasket failed prematurely. Dealer notified. Temperature gauge showed vehicle is over heating, which LED to the replacement of the thermostat; however, problem still occur. Also, mechanic noted that head gaskets were blown.”
NHTSA complaint #10032350, filed 2004-05, 19,724 miles“While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat. The consumer drove the vehicle to a mechanic, who found the head gasket was blown. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10048379, filed 2003-11, 72,600 milesRelated recalls
- 97V019000Feb 25, 1997These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The…Covers: Mercury Sable 1992–1995, Ford Taurus 1992–1995, Lincoln Continental 1992–1994 +2 more
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 19 | 9% |
| 2002 | 20 | 5% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 25 | 5% |
| 1999 | 22 | 9% |
| 1998 | 19 | 10% |
| 1997 | 42 | 18% |
| 1996 | 60 | 20% |
| 1995 | 132 | 38% |
| 1994 | 142 | 37% |
| 1993 | 357 | 53% |
| 1992 | 151 | 41% |
| 1991 | 56 | 25% |
| 1990 | 30 | 18% |
| 1989 | 49 | 21% |
| 1988 | 29 | 23% |
| 1987 | 10 | 13% |
| 1986 | 7 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1993 Mercury Sable
63 complaintsSuspension
52 complaintsBrakes
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
47 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsEquipment
28 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsFuel system
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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