1998 Mercury Sable brakes problems

Filed Oct 13, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 179,000 miles · IA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mercury sable. While driving 35 MPH, the brakes failed. Due to the brake failure, the vehicle was involved in a crash at an intersection with an oncoming vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and passenger sustained injuries to the back and face that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2007 · Brakes · 57,234 miles · PA

Brakes line leaking fluid due to corrosion of metal,lost all brake fluid when brakes were put on.

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Brakes · 85,195 miles · NC

My brake line[metal],rusted completely through. 1.no indication of brake failure. 2.several of my family members drove my car to the grocery store,thankfully this is where the brakes gave out. 3.mercury dealership replaced line for about $275.

Filed Dec 23, 2004 · Brakes · 94,950 miles · CA · crash

In 1998 I purchased a new mercury sable. Stopping distance has been inadequate since new. Returned to dealer 3 times, checked and stated everything was fine. In panic stops it feels as if only the rear wheels are braking. Now, after 95,000 miles I have changed the rear brake pads 3 times and rear rotors once, but the original front pads are still on the car - just now needing replacement. Front rotors excellent - no outer ridge. Obviously, front brakes are not working effectively - normally front brakes provide about 60% of braking power. On november 19 2004 I rear-ended another car in a chain-reaction panic stop. Body damage is now repaired, but I hesitate to put it back in service without determining and repairing the brake problem that has existed since the car was new. I wrote ford about the problem years ago but received no answer. The service manager at the dealership has no record that I ever complained about inadequate braking. Car was checked at brakemasters, but they could find nothing wrong. With millions of sables and tauruses built by ford, I can't believe I have the only car with this problem. I wonder how many of these cars have been involved in rear-end collisions with the owners never realizing that they had a braking problem? I would like to know why the front brakes are not working, so I can repair the problem!

Filed Dec 23, 2004 · Brakes · CA · crash

In 1998 I purchased a new mercury sable. Stopping distance has been inadequate since new. Returned to dealer 3 times, checked and stated everything was fine. In panic stops it feels as if only the rear wheels are braking. Now, after 95,000 miles I have changed the rear brake pads 3 times and rear rotors once, but the original front pads are still on the car - just now needing replacement. Front rotors excellent - no outer ridge. Obviously, front brakes are not working effectively - normally front brakes provide about 60& of braking power. On november 19 I rear-ended another car in a chain-reaction panic stop. Body damage is now repaired, but I hesitate to put it back in service without determining and repairing the brake problem that has existed since the car was new. I wrote ford about the problem years ago but received no answer. The service manager at the dealership has no record that I ever complained about inadequate braking. Car was checked at brakemasters, but they could find nothing wrong. With millions of sables and tauruses built by ford, I can't believe I have the only car with this problem. I wonder how many of these cars have been involved in rear-end collisions with the owners never realizing that they had a braking problem?

Filed Mar 15, 2004 · Brakes, Lights · NC

Consumer was complaining about brake problems. When pressing the brake pedal it went down to the floor, and brakes failed. Also, interior light stayed on.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · MD

The accelerator and brake pedal were designed too close together, which caused the driver to accelerate when trying to brake. Please provide further details.

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Brakes · 59,000 miles · OH

While driving consumer attempted to apply brakes and pedal went completely to the floor. Dealer notified.

Filed May 28, 2003 · Brakes · PA

Nar 05/28/2003 *mr failure in the antilock brake system.

Filed Aug 29, 2002 · Brakes · NY

Abs braking light appears on the dashboard. The mechanic from the dealership told the consumer that the module had to be replaced. *ak the consumer feels that ford should be responsible for this part.