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1996 Mercury Sable brakes complaints

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Filed Nov 1, 1999 · Brakes · WI

Brake shift interlock permitted shift from park with engine running without foot pressure on brake pedal

Filed Jul 14, 1999 · Airbags, Brakes · NE

Brake vaccum line broke, resulting in collision. However, the airbag did not deploy on contact.

Filed Apr 23, 1999 · Brakes · OK

When car is put on a standard tire shop lift the rear higth sensing valve goes past its limit which allows constant pressure to be applied to rear brakes, and can lead to brake failure in less than 400 miles.

Filed Mar 24, 1999 · Brakes · TN

Brake system warning lamp remains illuminated continuously. Vehicle not included in recall 96v016000. Please give any further details.

Filed Sep 24, 1998 · Brakes · NY

Brake rotors warped causing vibration.

Filed Sep 11, 1998 · Brakes · NY

Driver noticed pulsation/vibration when applying the brakes at highway speed. Dealer informed the owner that the front rotors were so badly warped that had to be replaced.

Filed Feb 5, 1998 · Brakes · TX

In the rain driving 35 MPH the vehicle's defective ABS system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident.

Filed Nov 22, 1996 · Brakes · NJ · crash

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.

Filed Jul 9, 1996 · Brakes · IL · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Jul 9, 1996 · Brakes, Engine · MA · fire

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.

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