Coolant Leaking problems of the 1996 Mercury Sable

Two problems related to coolant leaking have been reported for the 1996 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Coolant Leaking problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

Front frost plug broke and coolant leaked. Consumer had engine replaced . Ford had a TSB / voluntary recall on vehicle for that problem. Contacted dealer.

2 Coolant Leaking problem

The engine coolant system freeze-out plugs popped out of the engine block causing the coolant to leak profusely.




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