Mercury Sable owners have reported 25 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system tank filling/charging (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The cap indicator light is on. After checking it several times I was informed by an auto technician that the neck of the fuel pipe needs to be replace. Read details...
I have a 2003 Mercury Sable wagon VIN 1mehm59s43a628813. It's suppose to have an 18 gallon gas tank. I can never get more than 13 gallons in and the guage never shows full. The dealer had the car 4 days but did nothing. I can travel 220-230 miles before having to refill. Read details...
There is a strong gas smell especially on hot days and there seems to be excessive pressure in the gas tank. I have scoured the vehicle for leaks and can not find any. I have replaced both rubber hoses from the filler neck to the tank and even dropped the tank but didn't find any evidence of a leak. Read details...
My car will only start sometimes. It does not get fuel to the fuel bar. This has happened several times. It never quits while running. Sometimes if you go back a half hour later it starts. Read details...
The fuel gauge did function properly, which caused confusion with the amount of fuel in tank. . . . . . Read details...