First: station wagon's rear seat cover can be latched without a key. Recall 92v065000. Vehicle was sold in ohio & now in florida. Second: brake rotors are corroded & should have been replaced recall 91v134001.
1990 Mercury Sable brakes problems
10 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: rotor4
- Foundation components3
- Foundation components: disc: pads2
- Foundation components: disc2
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Brake fluid low warning: lamp1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mercury Sable brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively.
- Risk
- Severely corroded rotors may fracture or separate nearthe inner edges of the brake discs resulting in reduced braking effectiveness,higher than normal pedal efforts, loud grinding noises, and moderate pulls whenthe brakes are applied. Reduced braking effectiveness may increase minimumstopping distances, possibly resulting in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.
Recall number 91V134000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Brake disc hub separations
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EA90045
What 1990 Mercury Sable owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Subframe mounts failed causing subframe to collapse prior to recall. (98s36)
Brake front pads and rear discs make noise when pedal is applied, extended stopping distance occurs. Dealer contacted, and rotors were replaced three times. Also, the brakes were replaced six times in three years. Brake light stays on, and problem still exists.
Vehicle makes clunking sound when accelerating after a full stop. Brakes have been relaced three times due to excessive wear.
The vehicle was idling in the parked postion, consumer's foot was on the brake pedal, consumer put car from neutral into drive vehicle accelerated from standstill to approximately 45 MPH and hit a bus. Brakes could not stop vehicle.
Brake rotors replaced twice, in need of replacement again.
Front end vibration when braking, due to warped rotors.
Replaced front brake rotors.
Idle control motor failed.
Vehicle jerks when slowing down.
Questions about the 1990 Mercury Sable brakes
Does the 1990 Mercury Sable have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Mercury Sable, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1990 Mercury Sable brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Mercury Sable brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 91V134000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Sable have bad brakes?
The Mercury Sable model years with the most brakes complaints are 2000 (67 complaints), 1993 (48 complaints) and 1992 (41 complaints).
Other 1990 Mercury Sable problems
Engine 30Steering 24Body 23Electrical 21Transmission 17Airbags 14Acceleration 12Seat belts 12Suspension 11Lights 9Fuel system 6Visibility 5Locks 3Wheels 3Tires 2
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