Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred without warning. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with full force to get the vehicle to eventually stop. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v266000 (service brakes). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000.
2001 Mercury Sable brakes problems
40 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 57,000. 14 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 40
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 57,000
- crashes
- 14
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Pedals and linkages10
- Foundation components5
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5
- Foundation components: disc: rotor2
- Foundation components: disc2
- Indicator light1
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
- Foundation components: disc: caliper1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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25k-50k
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200k+
Mercury Sable brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Mercury Sable brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable padels are being recalled in order to adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to a minimum of 50 mm of lateral separation. Simultaneous application of both the brake and accelerator pedals could result in an increase in engine RPM.
- Risk
- This could result in a customer experiencing an "unintended vehicle speed increase" or a perceived "unable to stop" condition.
- Remedy
- Owners will be instructed as to the proper way to set the position of the pedals and to take their vehicles to a dealer to have the spacing between the brake and accelerator pedals measured. If the spacing is found to be less than 50 mm, the dealer will adjust the pedals to increase the distance between them to greater than 50 mm. Owner notification began october 28, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 02V266000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Brake/accelerator pedal application
Ms. Rodman reported that after her vehicle was inspected for the recall, her mother experienced a sudden acceleration and crashed the sable into a light pole.previously the federal safety agency had conducted an investigation for this issue (pe02-035) that resulted in the recall (02v‑266) of 369,000 my 2000-2002 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable brake and accelerator pedals to insure that the separation between the pedals was at least 50mm..a review of odi's database for complaints regarding recall 02v‑266 did not identify any recall remedy complaints other than the petitioner's.ms. Rodman?s vehicle was inspected by odi using ford?s special tool and her vehicle was found to exceed 50mm.also, the lateral movement of the pedals was found not to be excessive relative to other comparable taurus and sable vehicles.therefore, it is unlikely that the federal safety agency would issue an order requiring ford to provide a different remedy for this defect.in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency?s limited resources to best accomplish the agency?s safety mission, the petition is denied.for additional information concerning this analysis, please refer to the federal register notice dated march 23, 2004 (vol 69, no 56, pages 13619-13620).
RP03001
Brake/accel pedal separation
PE02035
What 2001 Mercury Sable owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. While driving 40 MPH, the brake warning indicator illuminated. Also, while approaching a red light with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The contact powered off and restarted the engine while at a red light and was able to drive home. The vehicle was later towed to helfman ford (located at 12220 southwest fwy, stafford, tx 77477, (281) 240-3673) where it was diagnosed that there was a faulty brake sensor that needed a brake master cylinder replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 40,200. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. The contact stated that while the brakes being depressed, the engine rmps increased. The brake pedal was released and the vehicle accelerated. The contact was able to place the vehicle in park and there was smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,133 and the current mileage was 68,136.
There was a recall on my car back in mar 02 2004 (ford recall number 04s12) for an exterior lighting:brake lights:switch, which was (according to ford) done jan 10 2005. I had failed again on 11/15/2012 leaving me without brake lights and not being able to get it out of park. Had to put it in neutral first before I started my car so I could drive it to get fixed.
My 2001 mercury sable accelerated as I entered the highway. The car would not stop even when I applied the brake. I called 911. The 911 operator suggested that I apply the parking brake which I did. I went about 15 miles riding the shoulder going between 60-70 miles per hour. I eventually exited the highway but could not stop even at the end of the exit ramp. I made a right hand turn. At this point I had reduced my speed to approximately 30 miles per hour. The car eventually landed in a ditch. At that point, I ended my call with 911. I looked to my left and found four men yelling to me to get out of the car. I then learned that the car was on fire. I exited the car. The four men put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. The car was towed to a mercury dealership where it is documented that it was in fact the speed control cable that caused the car to accelerate. Again, between the 911 call, the information on file with the mercury dealer and the insurance claim, the cause of the incident is documented.
Brake light came on, replenished brake fluid. Service center found rusted brake lines under vehicle- replaced them, on march 8th.
My car started loosing brake power 3 days ago and due to that I ended up hitting a tree broke my tail light dented my car on both passangers doors. Had the brakes bleed thought maybe air in lines nothing thats when I found out what was wrong with it. Now I have a car no working my fiance cant get to work and a car with dents of the two doors another one at the rear and a missing head light. Plus I have a back injury with two buldging disk that hitting the tree aggrivated it and hurt my ribs.
When stopping for a red light, the brake pedal went to the floor. I was lucky there was no traffic. The dealer replaced several feet of rusted brake line. The dealer told me this happens all the time. Why is it not mandatory that brake lines are stainless steel or covered with a protective material?
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. While the contact's son was driving 25 MPH on june 27, 2008, it began to rain slightly. He depressed the brake pedal, but the brakes failed. The vehicle would not stop and crashed. The contact stated that the brakes had never been serviced prior to the failure. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 125,000.
I went in to the local dealer to have a coolant leak checked and was told that my rear springs, struts and brakes were all bad, the springs were broken and were hazardous to drive with. Total cost of these repairs is well over $1,500. I asked about the recall on the springs and was told it was only for the front of the vehicle. The recall should include the rear also because the same springs were used in the rear as in the front. I should not have to pay to have all these things repaired because of faulty springs. I was also told the other items, struts and brakes were likely cause from the bad springs. Ford needs to be accountable, many other people have had this problem.
Questions about the 2001 Mercury Sable brakes
Does the 2001 Mercury Sable have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Mercury Sable, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Mercury Sable brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 57,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercury Sable brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V266000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercury Sable have bad brakes?
The Mercury Sable model years with the most brakes complaints are 2000 (67 complaints), 1993 (48 complaints) and 1992 (41 complaints).
Other 2001 Mercury Sable problems
Suspension 204Acceleration 61Airbags 27Engine 27Electrical 26Transmission 22Lights 15Fuel system 13Seat belts 12Body 11Visibility 11Steering 7Tires 5Seats 4Locks 2Driver assistance 1Wheels 1
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