Saturday, December 7, 2013
1999 Mercury Sable Transmission Issues
The 1999 Mercury Sable model enjoyed some early positive reviews, but major problems would later be reported on some models with the brakes, engine and various accessories. Smaller issues were also reported with other areas of the vehicle, including the transmission. As of 2010, the Ford Company is dropping the Mercury line of cars, including the Sable.
Leaking Fluid
In some models there were early problems with leaking transmission fluid well before any part of the car should be worn down. A variety of causes can trigger this problem, from loose hoses to improper fastening. This was not a common enough problem to warrant a recall or widespread announcement, but enough early repairs were made to note this as a potential problem in 99 Sables.
Front Pump Issues
Problems with the front pump in the 1999 Sable were often chalked up to an engine issue, although it affects the transmission. The front pump is a part of the torque converter in automatic transmissions, and directly affects the mixture of air with transmission fluid. If the front pump isnt working properly, most often due to gunk or carbon build up from a lack of maintenance, the car will experience transmission issues and eventually wont even shift into gear. Repair costs can vary greatly, depending on the exact nature of the main problem with the front pump and whether the issue requires a simple cleaning or if an outright replacement is needed.
Engine Problems Affecting Transmission
Some of the most common problems reported on the 1999 Mercury Sable come from engine issues that affect other parts of the vehicle so that they in turn dont work properly. MSN Auto is one of many sources citing major reports of a variety of engine problems on the 1999 Mercury Sable. Since the transmission is the most complicated section of a modern car, any problem in another part of the engine can affect the transmission.
