1999 Mercury Sable engine problems

1999 MERCURY SABLE
102,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEEDUB916
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i got a 99 mercury sable, i was drivin down the freeway and all of a sudden i herd a knocking noise and the car started to lose power. it was not over heating at the time, and the oil level was fine. i left the car for a whille and it was fine, the noise had went away. but the water now smells like fuel a lil bit. and its not starting up with out me pushing on the gas.
Feb 7, 2009 at 4:39 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Need and have to scan for codes
check MAF sensor
is the car due for tune up ?
oil in the fuel indication of an injector open and leaking fuel
change the oil +filter too
Feb 7, 2009 at 5:54 AM
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