1999 Mercury Sable Engine cooling Problems

“Engine cooling system is faulty. I have had 3 freeze plugs replaced in engine over past year and a half at cost of $500.00 I am told if the others rust behind the engine it will be another $500.00 just had the system flushed last year, now it is rusty again. Cooling system is corrosive! Does that make sense?”

“While driving in heavy rain storm, engine crankshaft pulley assy broke causing the loss of power steering immediately, I struggled to maintain control of vehicle. I had repaired at local shop in long island ,ny , mechanic said new replacement unit was much different than original indicating that there was problem with design of original unit.had I not been able to steer vehicle there could have been a collision resulting in injuries , etc. I checked recalls & there were non related to this mechanical failure. I paid $309.91 for repairs to vehicle. …”

“- the contact has a 1999 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that when she purchased the vehicle may 22 2006, the vehicle did not have heat. The contact stated that she has had many problems with this vehicle since she purchased it. The vehicle operates with a high temperature reading, and the transmission seems to slip gears when you apply the gas pedal and back fires while switching gears. The dealer has not addressed the failures that the contact has experienced with her vehicle. …”

“1999 Mercury Sable head gasket blown. There was no warning. Driving the speed limit in town. The battery light came on, smell of coolant, service engine light came on and car stopped. Car had to be towed.”

“While driving on the ny state thruway, with my entire family in the vehicle, the car lost power and completely stalled out. It was later found to have three (3) cracked cam shafts.”