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.
1998 Mercury Sable: brake failure
7 of the 190 complaints about the 1998 Mercury Sable describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
While consumer's wife was traveling at approximately 5 to 10 MPH and slowing down to make a turn, brakes would not completely engage to stop vehicle. Engine accelerated while brakes were being applied. Dealership could not determine that there was a defect in vehicle. Then, on may 14th, 2001 consumer's wife went to stop vehicle while approaching a red light and brakes did not work/ would not bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engine acted as though it wanted to accelerate. *ak the brake had failed twice.
Consumer's vehicle rearended another vehicle due to brake failure. Pedal wentdown to the floor, and vehicle failed to stop. Was traveling 40mph. Air bags deployed. *ak blown 5 amp fuse (radio,rcc,ipc circute) were found after the accident.
Consumer had come to a complete stop when the vehicle slowly started to move forward and would not stop until the ignition was turned off, consumer nudged the vehicle in front due to loss of brake control (no damage).
Brakes failed. Yh
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on front disc brake rotor protectors currently being installed on certain vehicles
- Some vehicles will be delivered with covers over the front brake rotors
- Important pre-delivery information regarding some vehicles delivered with covers over the front brake rotors
- Subject regarding vehicles which will be delivered with covers over the front brake rotors
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Mercury Sable brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1998 Mercury Sable?
7 of 190 owner complaints about the 1998 Mercury Sable (4%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Mercury Sable
Coil spring 16Sudden acceleration 8No deployment 7Tire blowout 7Adaptive cruise 6Headlights 5
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