NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Mercury Sable brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Mercury Sable Owner Comments

problem #5

Aug 242000

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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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.

- Ripley, MS, USA

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problem #4

Nov 101999

Sable

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Coon Rapids, MN, USA

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problem #3

Jun 081998

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had experienced a brake failure while parking vehicle in front of a building, vehicle continued on through the buliding before stopping.

- Pineville, LA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 121998

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes the steering wheel and the brake pedal vibrate, which is caused by warped rotors.

- Shepherdsville, KY, USA

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problem #1

Dec 181996

Sable

  • miles
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.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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