1993 Mercury Sable dying at random

[deanw]

I have a 1993 Mercury Sable. Recently, while driving along, it has been dying at random. It then won't start again for 5 to 60 minutes though it does have spark when I try. Thanks.

[bflan2001]

I know this is an old thread but I'm hoping someone can help me..My grandmother has a '92 Sable and it has the exact same problem. It will die randomly (whether in a parking lot, on the road, at any speed), but it only happens every once in a while. She says when it dies, it will turn over fine but won't restart right away. She's taken it to a shop but they couldn't figure it out. I'm going out soon to take a look but I need somewhere to start, I'm not familiar with American cars.

TIA,
Brian

[rhandwor]

Check the ground for the computer it maybe loose. Also check the fuel pump ground and the fuel pump relay ground.

[Scrapper]

i would maf checked also and have fuel pump see how much pressure you have. whens lastime gas filter been changed and a good tune up? try running some sea foam in the gas it will clean your injectors. but you have alot more sensors. if check engine lite is on you can take it to autozone and they can read it for you and at no cost.

[mechhound]

First offhand guess would be a bad PIP in the distributor. It's kind of a bummer when it's so intermittent like that. If you ever catch it in that state when it won't start, check to see if you are getting spark through the spark plug wires while your grandmother or someone else cranks it. I know the OP said they have spark, this is in response to bflan.