Mercury Sable owners have reported 5 problems related to catalytic convertor (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the Sable.
When the gear shifter lever was put into drive from reverse vehicle failed to accelerate when the gas pedal was depressed. This occurred while the consumer was reversing. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and mechanic determined that the problem was due to a failure in the catalytic convertor because of the weak transmission being used. Also, indicated that this was a common problem with these vehicles.
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While driving at normal highway speed all of a sudden vehicle cut off. Driver was able to pull to the side of the road safely, turned off the ignition, and got out of vehicle. This was when driver and family noticed vehicle was on fire. Vehcle was towed to the dealership. Cv boot exploded and threw grease onto the catalytic converter, which started the fire. Vehicle was being repaired. Please provide any further information.
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While driving heavy exhaust fumes entered into the vehicle which caused the occupant to feel sick and almost passed out, which could have resulted in a crash. Earier replaced the catalitic converter which was cracked and caused the fumes to enter into the vehicle.
Catalytic converter failed. Yh.
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The catalytic converter emitted odors that made the driver sick . This could cause the driver to loss control. Dealer has seen vehicle three times ,and no one could find the cause.
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