NHTSA — Visibility: Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: Heater Core Problems

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Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1996 Mercury Sable Owner Comments

problem #11

Oct 012001

Sable

  • miles

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Coolant turned to acid and cause corrusion to heater plug and water pump.dealership is aware of problem.

- Anderson, CA, USA

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problem #10

Nov 151999

Sable

  • miles
Heater core failed twice. Never notified of recall. Spent over $1000 to replace. No concern from any dealer.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

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problem #9

Jun 011998

Sable

  • miles
The heating core failed on three occasions, not able to be repaired due to design being defective.

- Franklin, OH, USA

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problem #8

May 192000

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles

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Heater core failed. Steam & fumes were coming through the vents. Water was exiting from outside. Had no prior warning of any problem. Was previously recalled for heater core.

- Sam Rayburn, TX, USA

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problem #7

Feb 082000

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
Heat and defogger do not work due to a faulty heater core. Driver is not able to see in wet conditions. Dealer has not seen vehicle

- Dumfries, VA, USA

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problem #6

Sep 011999

Sable

  • miles
Heater core failded three times within a year

- Homestead, FL, USA

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problem #5

Aug 261999

Sable

  • miles

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Had rec'd recall notice #98V198000 in mail. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle for appt. Had vehicle repaired. Been having problems with heater core which was replaced 6 times. Coolant system blowing into vehicle. Can smell it. Mechanic can not locate cause of problem.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

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problem #4

Sep 151999

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
The heater core had blown out 6 times since it was repaired under recall. Would start blowing ant-ifreeze inside of vehicle, even when air conditioner is off.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

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problem #3

Jul 301999

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
Owner had heater core replaced 3 times, and fumes still enter into the vehicle, owner thinks fumes can cause fire.

- Quincy, MA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 101998

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed the vehicle starts to vibrate, and the acid content in the vehicle is too high. The vehicle smells like it is overheating, but there isn't any leakage. Contacted dealer, and took the vehicle in for service to for the heater core.

- Hernando, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jun 011998

Sable

  • miles
The heating core failed on three occasions, not able to be repaired due to design being defective.

- Franklin, OH, USA

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