Dt*: the contact stated while driving at low speeds down a hill and trying to stop the vehicle stalled. All the lights on the dashboard illuminated prior to the vehicle stalling. The brakes did not work when this occurred. The parking brake must be used to stop the vehicle. An independent repair shop has been unable to duplicate the problem.*ak updated 1/25/2006 - the manufacturer indicated there were not recalls related to the failure.
1992 Mercury Sable: brake failure
7 of the 364 complaints about the 1992 Mercury Sable describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
When braking hard, the pedal went to the floor resulting in loss of brakes. I had to use the e-brake and pump the regular pedal to stop. Brake fluid was leaking from line located in engine compartment next to driver side front wheel well.
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Vehicle experienced brake failure while driving when 3/8"x 3/8" plastic "t" on the vacuum system snapped.
When driving and apply the brake pedal goes to the floor have ABS anti-lock brake . Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
- Roughness concern during brake application
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Mercury Sable brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1992 Mercury Sable?
7 of 364 owner complaints about the 1992 Mercury Sable (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Mercury Sable
Transmission failure 18Stalling 15Overheating 13Fire or smoke 8Headlights 8Wipers 7Airbag light 6Engine failure 6Sudden acceleration 6ABS 5Ball joint 5Knocking 5
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