Issue ID | 206964 |
Internal NHTSA # | 719528 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | MERCURY |
Model | SABLE |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 08/01/00 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADI |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Cylinder head gasket leaks due to faulty machining of cylinder head. Results in overheating, engine failure or fire. I had the water pump and radiator replaced before a goodyear tire center in cincinnati knew exactly what caused the overheating condition. They stated that they have been repairing 3. 8l ford taurus and sable overheat conditions for 1994/95 models. They fix at least one a week and have been doing this for awhile. They state that the cylinder heads are not properly machined which causes the head gasket failure. My total bill was $1,178. 41. For more information contact goodyear tire center, 6289 glenway ave., cincinnati, oh 45211, (513) 661-1510. I feel this should have been a direct recall due to the number of faulty machined cylinder heads. Thank-you for your help in resolving this issue. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CINCINNATI, OH |
VIN pattern | 1MELM5346SGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/11/97 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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