Fuel Pump Problems of Mercury Sable

I purchased a 2002 Mercury Sable in September, 2006. On January 19, 2007 while turning into my driveway going 3-5 miles an hour both frontal airbags deployed causing an estimated $3,000. 00 to $4,000. 00 in damages. The dealer has refused to assist me saying I bought the car "as is". They told me to file the claim with my insurance company. The insurance company said they could do nothing "there was no impact". Ford motor company said there was a 50,000 mile warranty. Your department sent me a service technical bulletin stating that Ford knew of this problem in may, 2002. I have been unable to get anyone (dealer, insurance company, finance company, or manufacturer) to help me with this issue. In February of this year 2009, the fuel pump, driver, computer, and transmission went out in this car. I have spent over $1,600. 00 in repair of this vehicle . Due to the depreciation of the car, the mechanical failures, and the safety issue of no airbags the vehicle is worth nothing. I still owe the finance company $6,000. 00 and have not been able to drive the car for the last 10 months. I was recently directed to research the consumer rights act of 1974, the magnuson-moss warranty act, sale of goods act 1979, alabama lemon laws, buyers remorse law, trade commission act, uniform commercial code, and consumer rights when buying a used car by the bbb. I have been denied my rights. No consumer should have to experience what I have. Every consumer has the right to expect a car they purchase to meet reasonable standards. There was a grave issue of safety for me and my granddaughter when the airbags deployed. Thank god we were not injured. All of these failures have significantly impaired the use, value, and safety of this vehicle! they arose out of the ordinary use of the vehicle and not as a result of abuse. The motor vehicle is out of service and in the custody of the dealer due to repair attempts, one of which occurred during the lemon law rights period.

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: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while traveling at 5 mph causing an accident. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle intermittently restarts after a few minutes, other times if may be up to an hour. It was towed once because it would not restart. This occurs more often when it's raining. The vehicle has been to the dealership five times. On one occasion the fuel pump and fuel injection sensor were replaced. On every other occasion the dealership could not duplicate the problem.

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I own a 2001 Mercury Sable. In August of 2003 the car would not start and was towed to the dealer. It had 23038 miles. The fuel pump was replaced with no charge to me due to the manufacturers warranty. On October 3, 2005, my Mercury Sable would not start. Again it was towed with only 64492 miles. Once again the dealer informed me that the fuel pump was bad and replaced it. This cost me $50 deductible due to the extended warranty which I purchased. On top of all of this, I own a 2002 Ford taurus with only 27000 miles on it. In September of 2005, it would not start. The fuel pump was replaced on it. I will put this incident into a different complaint.

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This complaint concerns a 2004 Mercury Sable stationwagon. It was purchased 5 days before the incident. I was driving in rural poway on August 3, 2004. I apparently drove over a pebble or something - I heard a "thunk" under the car. Almost immediately the car lost power, and came to a complete stop a few feet later. Apparently the problem was that the fuel line and/or fuel pump were injured. And most of a tankful of gas spewed out into the road. I managed to get out of the car safely, this time. No one hit the car, this time. No fire resulted from all of that gasoline, this time. But I'm bothered by two things: 1) is the fuel line, and/or fuel pump, so exposed and so fragile that a pebble will cause mayhem in the system? 2) is there any way to get a more gradual stopping of the car, so as to get further out of traffic than I was able to? this, as I see it, is bad engineering. I should add, in case you are wondering - I'm not a ditzy teenager. I'm a 54 year old woman, and up to now a pretty good driver.

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The engine on my Sable wagon accelerates on its own after it is put into park, and many times before I take it out of park. It is very dangerous!.

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In March 2003 while driving 52 mph vehicle was involved in a collision where front end was damaged, and front air bags did not deploy. Dealer stated that front air bags should have deployed. The vehicle check engine light illuminated and it's experiencing problem with the egr valve and fuel pump.

Wire connecting fuel pump was without sleeve and wire was burnt almost into which could have led to an explosion costing me my life. I have the fuel pump in my possession that was removed. I need someone in charge to view this fuel pump in order to protect lives. I also would like compensation for my expenses.

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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.

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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.

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.

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. ".

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.

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.

The car stalled while driving due to a blown fuse and shorted wire on fuel pump.

Fuel pressure regulator failure due to a short in the power wire fuel pump, no fuel pressure.