7.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,578 miles

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problem #6

Mar 012002

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,469 miles
While driving vehicle stalled at any speed. Vehicle was serviced, and fuel pump was the cause as stated by service technician. Consumer recommended that the wiring inside the tank be enclosed into a protective covering over all wires.

- Mitchell, SD, USA

problem #5

Jul 192001

Sable

  • miles
When stepping on gas pedal rpms go up but engine doesn't respond. This happens in the morning and acts intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer fuel pump needed replacement.

- Cleveland, TN, USA

problem #4

Dec 042000

Sable

  • miles
Vehicle stalled and would not start, dealer found chaffed wires to the fuel pump which could have caused a fire, however when consumer picked up vehicle it stalled again just 3 miles from dealership, Ford stated they would reimburse 50% of consumer's cost, however consumer feels this was a defective part and is requesting full reimbursement.

- Jewett City, CT, USA

problem #3

Dec 032000

Sable

  • miles
Started car, proceeded to leave parking lot and Sable stalled. Unable to restart. Had vehicle towed to dealership where vehicle was purchased. First attempt at repair replaced fuse to fuel pump. Left dealership and vehicle stalled again, 3 miles away from dealership. Vehicle towed back to same dealership. Invoice 177076 reads "previous repair as stated on ro-fuse blown. Found und faulty sender and pump to fuel tank. Performed med extensive tests to reveal problem. Removed fuel tank from vehicle and tested sender unit and pump assembly. Found chaffed wires inside fuel cell which could have caused a fire. Repair parts and reassembled tank to vehicle. Retested and parts seem to be working as designed."

- Jewett City, CT, USA

problem #2

Nov 212000

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalled in traffic due to 2 wires in fuel pump that got caught underneath a clamp, causing wires to fray and short circuit and blow fuse, resulting in possible fire hazard.

- Brecksville, OH, USA

problem #1

May 302000

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel pump wire within fuel tank which was rubbing on the outgoing metal supply line shorted out, causing a fuse to blow out. Also, could lead to a possible fuel tank fire/explosion.

- Rosebud, MO, USA