Issue ID | 392121 |
Internal NHTSA # | 8023574 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | MERCURY |
Model | SABLE |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 12/11/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When driving consumer noticed white smoke coming out of tail pipe. Mechanic stated that the head gaskets were blown. Ts consumer never received recall notification regarding head gaskets, therefore dealer was not willing to do anything. Head gaskets had to be replaced three times at owners expense. *tt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36200 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MEADFORD, MA |
VIN pattern | 1MELM5348SAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 26/11/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | NORTH SHORE LINCOLN MERCURY |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | PEABODY |
Dealer's state code | MA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 01960 |