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1997 Mercury Sable brakes complaints

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Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Brakes, Seat belts · MO

Passenger's side front and rear seat belt will not retract or extend, it will stick in either the retracting poistion or extended position.*ak consumer states seat belt failure still persists and has been ongoing since date of purchase, consumer states the seatbelts will lock up and not release, consumer also complained of the brakes squeaking, however dealer could find no problem.

Filed Dec 6, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · RI · crash

While gear shift indicated vehicle was in neutral engine surged and vehicle accelerated to an unknown speed before crashing into another vehicle. There were no injuries. Also, power steering and power assist brakes failed to operate during this incident. Dealership has yet to examine vehicle to determine cause of this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

Filed Aug 28, 2000 · Brakes · MS

Brakes went out while traveling 10-15mph. Emergency brakes were applied to stop. This was first time that consumer has experienced the problem. Dealer will be informed.

Filed May 12, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · MN

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Feb 4, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · KY

Consumer has problem with suspension. Vehicle sits so low to the ground that in snow like weather, brakes freeze up, and perform poorly until car is fully warmed up. Consumer now believes that her claims were too hasty and that all low riding cars have this problem, car simply is not suited for country driving conditions. *ak

Filed May 10, 1999 · Brakes · TN

Air conditioning system is recirculating outside air except when on maximum setting. Nlm

Filed Jul 9, 1998 · Brakes · LA

Consumer had experienced a brake failure while parking vehicle in front of a building, vehicle continued on through the buliding before stopping. *ak

Filed Jun 12, 1998 · Brakes · KY

When applying the ABS brakes the steering wheel and the brake pedal vibrate, which is caused by warped rotors. Please give any further details.

Filed Feb 28, 1997 · Brakes · KY

At a stop sign making a right hand turn at any speed under 25 MPH there is a loud squeaking noise. The brake system has been repaired. Please describe details.

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