Brakes failed. Hard pressure on brake pedal resulted in no braking from a speed of 25mph. Car was stopped when it hit a house. Damage appears total. Abs brakes have failed in two earlier incidents: one required about $800 of repairs and some property damage. Car was purchased from ford motor company after the first owner returned the vehicle for brake problems ford certified that the brakes had been repaired to "new" condition.
1996 Mercury Sable: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 302 complaints about the 1996 Mercury Sable describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs system failed causing light to illiminate 2 repairs due to faulty diagnosis on 1st visit. Yh
In the rain driving 35 MPH the vehicle's defective ABS system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident.
Abs brakes; when applied brakes lost effectiveness, pedal went to the floor , vehicle went into open throttle position, 12:00 o'clock position, speed 35mp lost control, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the garage. *ak consumer states ABS light was coming the day vehicle was purchasd and dealer admtted that it was on but did not say anything, possible cause was fan from ABS light.
Driving car to get boyfriend, weather rainy, rd slick/wet, cadillac making left turn, applied brakes (ABS), car skidded on rd, lost control of car.
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 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
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Residual brake pressure on the rear brakes of a 1996-1997 taurus or sable, make sure to support the rear...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
- What is wrong
- The brake system fluid level indicator lamp switch can malfunction. This does not comply with fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: if the switch malfuntions, the brake system warning lamp will either remain illuminated continuously or fail to light as intended when the fluid level falls to a certain level. In either case, the vehicle operator would not be warned of a low brake fluid level condition.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake system fluid level indicator lamp switches.
Recall number 96V016000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Mercury Sable abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Mercury Sable?
6 of 302 owner complaints about the 1996 Mercury Sable (2%) 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 1996 Mercury Sable?
There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Mercury Sable
Jerking 14Stalling 11Transmission failure 10Headlights 8Overheating 8Sudden acceleration 8Engine failure 7Slipping 7Check engine light 6Fire or smoke 6Fuel pump 6Power steering loss 6Grinding brakes 5Door locks 5Seat belt 5Steering noise 5Won't shift 5Wipers 5
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