Issue ID | 262732 |
Internal NHTSA # | 735726 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | MERCURY |
Model | SABLE |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 25/10/00 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Previously reported failure of timing chain front cover gasket in 3/2000. We paid to replace failed gasket at ford dealer, ford refused to give any relief. Now 7 months later entire engine had to be replaced - shop indicated failure was caused by leakage from timing chain front cover gasket, causing crankcase bearing failure. It appears this problem is widespread - it was well known to shop. Ford should be required to recall affected vehicles and pay for repairs.*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ST. LOUIS, MO |
VIN pattern | 1MELM5841SAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/03/98 |
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 | 0 |
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