Two problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 1996 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving on the njp about 55 mph vehicle began to lose power and just die. This happened without any kind of warning. Vehicle was towed to a dealership. Dealership detected the cause to be a blown engine head gasket. Head gasket was replaced. Owner is still experiencing problems with vehicle. The vehicle had been to the dealer three times but no solution is found. Now the vehicle hits hard when in reverse,drive and park.
Engine gaskets failed, causing oil to leak onto ground.