Defective brake system. *bf the consumer stated the ABS was as non- effective as a normal hydraulic braking system. The consumer stated there was a recall regarding the issue, however the local dealer questioned authenticity of the notice.
1993 Mercury Sable: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 671 complaints about the 1993 Mercury Sable describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Mfr# 93s62 & the federal safety agency# 93 v 023 000/ABS: consumer states that intermittently when the brakes are applied the rear brakes will lock the rear wheels. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
When applying brakes pedal goes halfway and it hesitates. Abs braking system light comes on dashboard. Dealership is aware of problem.
Sometimes the ABS brakes seem to actuate even though the road is dry and the brakes are not applied hard. The rate of ABS application seems much less than normal, 2-3/sec rather than the normal 10/sec. The stopping distance is increased so that there is an increase in chance for an accident. I have disconnected the ABS so that the brakes act normally but without the benefit of ABS which may be ok for the summer but having ABS on icy winter roads will be crucial to avoiding accidents.
"exciter ring" in front ABS split/sheared, causing brake pedal to kick back towards driver when t brake pedal was pressed. This resulted in a loss of brake effectiveness. Consumer was unsure about safety of this vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Abs brakes are not working.
Abs warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. Also when applying the brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Abs system failure, entire system malfunctioned and needs to be replaced.
Vehicles ABS braking system malfunctions intermittently with sudden extended stopping distance with spongy pedal.dealer cannot find problem. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn
- Service brake pedal may have a slip / stick condition when the brake is applied
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- A squealing noise may come from the rear brakes on some vehicles when braking
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Anti-lock brake system controllers designed for rear wheel drive cars may have been installed on these front wheel drive cars..
- Risk
- This could result in reduced braking ability and possiblevehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the rear wheel drive ABS controller with a front wheel drive ABS controller.
Recall number 93V023000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Mercury Sable abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1993 Mercury Sable?
9 of 671 owner complaints about the 1993 Mercury Sable (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Mercury Sable?
There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Mercury Sable
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