While braking, the consumer discovered the pedals were designed too close together, which caused the consumer to depress the brake/accelerator pedal at the same time, which caused the consumer to have an accident. The dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved. Please provide more information.
2000 Mercury Sable brakes complaints
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Petition to open an immediate investigation into why the mercury sable has excessive movement of the brake pedal, she owns a 2000 mercury sable with a defective brake pedal & airbags.*mr the vehicle is equipped with an adjustable brake and gas pedal system which was recalled for the spacing between the pedals. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they indicated that the vehicle needed no adjustment. One day the driver was turning into a parking space when the vehicle suddenly accelerated onto a grassy median and hit a light pole. The vehicle came to rest after hitting a vehicle head on. The air bags did not deploy and both occupants were injured. On inspection of the car it was noted that the brake pedal had excessive side to side movement. The manufacturer indicated this was a normal condition. *ts
Brake pedal position switch failures that caused brake lights to fail.
Brake pedal position switch failures that caused brake lights to fail.
While parking my vehicle I stepped on the brake and the car took off like it was possessed. It went up onto a grassy median ran head on into and over a light pole and came to rest after hitting a parked car head on. The brakes did not stop the car and the air bags did not deploy!! The car had been taken in for a recall on the adjustable brake and gas pedal earlier in the year and I was told no adjustment was necessary. So far it has been found that our brake pedal has too much play on it (in other words it moves side to side to much--is loose?) the adjustable brake and gas pedal and the air bags not deploying are issues that must be addressed by ford on this vehicle.
While driving there is pulsation upon pressing the brakes. Consumer statesthat rotors had been changed several times. But, problem still exists.
While driving 15 MPH the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.vehicle jumped the curb, and the consumer was able to stop vehicle after traveling another 30 feet. After arriving home I found that my emergency brake was partially on. I could smell hot brakes.
While driving 15 MPH the brakes failed to stop vehicle. Vehicle jumped on the curb ,and the consumer was able to stop vehicle after traveling another thirty feet.
When emergency parking brakes are engaged the rear brake lights come on and stay on. This results in the battery dying out.
Brakes shudder when applied, been cut down once already stopped for about 5000 miles then started again increasing in intensity as mileage climbed, also car will shut off for a moment or two causing loss of all power, and all dash indicator lights to come on, also had to replace brake light switch twice now.
the federal safety agency RECALL REPAIR OF THE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS FAILED. the federal safety agency RECALL # 01-V-078-000.
The vehicles brake light stayed on because of a faulty brake switch.
The brake lights and tail lights did not function when the brake pedal was applied. *jb. Replaced wire line that connected brake control switch at pedal.
When accelerating from a stop, vehicle jerked/surged into a gear and suddenly accelerated. Ph ABS possilby caused brakes to pulsate when coming to a stop.
If brakes are applied abruptly, vehicle skids and rear end (shifts) as if turning around. Dealer is unable to determine cause. Ph
Consumer states while driving 30mph had extended stopping. Ts
Consumer stated that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified ts
Recall 02s40 did not address my problem. The dealer has inspected the brake pedal and released the vehicle as being "ok". My problem is excessive brake pedal travel (more than 2.5 inches when depressed). When brakes are appllied the pedal level is more than 1/2 inch beyond the gas pedal level. The problem is not a matter of the two pedals. It is a situation of too much brake pedal travel. A shorter stroke in the brake system would correct the problem. Dt
While traveling on the highway the brakes will not hold properly. Causing a grinding noise coming from the left front side wheel. Please furnish additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Mr
Brake light stays on and cruise control won't work, and vehicle will not shift out of park. Dealership is aware of problem.
Brake lights did not illunimate when brakes were applied. This resulted in a rear end collision. Dealer has inspected and will repair vehicle. Feel free to provide any further information.
Brake pedal and gas pedal are too close together. When applying brakes foot hits accelerater , and vehicle will not stop. Please provide any further information.
When applying brake at slow speed vehicle surge forward. Consumer applied brake, but vehicle did not slow down. Vehicle hit garage wall. This happened two times. Dealer could not find cause. Vehicle has surged a total of 10 times, always when slowing down. Pedals were not adjustable.
When braking, there is vibration, rotors have been turned once. At this time there is vibration again.*ak. Consumer was informed that new tires were needed, however the vibration remained.
Left out of driveway went two blocks parked car front of friends house, two hours later I proceeded to leave. Started the car applied my brake pedal and got ready to shift in gear when it didn't move even the button on the side wouldn't go in, turned the car off and called for a towing truck. Towing truck came and said that it might be some switch on the brake system because he towed at least 4 that same week for the same problem. Also the brakes lights will not come on . This poses as a danger because if a person is driving and you can't take it out of drive the only thing you would be able to do is stop the car with the brakes and keep holding the brake until you get help you can only hold the brakes for so long.
Consumer states that brake pedal and gas pedal are too close together . When driver hit the brake pedal, he accidently hit the gas causing vehicle to jump the curb and run into the side of a church. *jb
On several occasions, when consumer hits the brake pedal he simultaneously hits the gas pedal, although dealer said it was pedal fade, consumer feels both pedals are too close together due to the fact that his foot is not in the middle of the brake pedal, instead hitting the gas pedal; consumer has to make a conscious effort to move foot to the middle but on rare occasions consumer can still hit the gas pedal but know to move his foot fast.
Severe front shudder during braking. This became apparent about 45000 miles and continued to increase over time. Owner preformed own investigation and discovered front rotors badly warped. Owner preformed own maintainence by installing aftermarket new rotors and pads. Owner wishes to indicate that original rotors removed from car appear to have what looks like fracture cracks across surface of ea rotor and unusual patterns and discolors not seen on other cars before. These parts have been kept at owners home for future investigation if requested. Car is now back in service with brakes operating correctly after repairs were completed.
With foot pressed down on brake pedal vehicle started to accelerate. Engine was racing, and vehicle suddenly took off and hit a building. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. Driver was unaware of speed. Please provide any further information.
On the first occasion I was stopped waiting in line to make a left hand turn, foot on the brake, the car suddenly accele rated as if someone had stomped on the gas pedal. I put both feet on the brake, car still was moving, I put it in park, engine raced so I shut it down. After restarting it returned to normal. The second time it happened, my daughter was driving in stop and go traffic, as she was slowing, with foot on the brake, car again accelerated, the car lurched forward and collided with a vehicle in front of her. She to had to shut down the engine for it to stop. I believe it to be a product failure and have reported it to ford consumer affairs. It appears they have dismissed my claim without investigating it. This car is dangerous.
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