The contact owns a 1995 Mercury Sable. While driving at any speed, the radiator fan shuts off and does not come back on. As a result, the temperature in the vehicle increases. The dealer was notified and gave the contact the runaround. The contact referenced three NHTSA campaign id numbers 01I011000, 01V390000, and 97V019000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). The contact was informed that the safety improvement campaign expired. She stated that she never received a recall notice. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Creal Springs, IL, USA

Consumer stated that vehicle was leaking coolant into engine which caused it to smoke. Consumer had this vehicle checked out and he was told that it was leaking coolant. He called the manufacturer and was told that there was no recall.

- Detroit, MI, USA

Consumer received a recall notice for cooling system, but was told by three dealers that since business had slowed /down, it will be about 6-8 weeks before they will schedule him for his recall repair. They told him that they were saving appointments for their paying customers.

- Casselberry, FL, USA

Anti freeze leaked out after safety recall # 98S36 was done on 12/5/00.

- Gainesville, VA, USA

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.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

I would like to know if there have been any recalls within the last 2 yrs on the cooling system of the 1995 Mercury Sable. We were told that a recall had been issued for a head gasket problem however, we never received and bulletins. We have the head gasket, water pump, plate above water pump go out at the same time. This vehicle has only 73,000 miles.we need some help.

- Ft. Wayne, IN, USA

NHTSA campaign #97V019000 may apply although the radiator fan motor in our car failed in warm weather here in tucson, AZ!!! the fan "froze up" and stopped working. This resulted in enormous smoke coming out from the engine under the hood of the car. We immediately turned off the car and had it towed to our local repair shop where they replaced the radiator fan motor. I would like to be contacted by someone to discuss this incident and how I might have some success in billing Ford/Lincoln/Mercury for the costs of repair.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

Engine failure due to faulty hose manafold, causing entire engine to need replacing....

- Eureka, NV, USA

Head gasket and water pump failed two times.

- Skokie, IL, USA