NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2000 Mercury Sable brakes problems

brakes problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2000 Mercury Sable:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2000 Mercury Sable Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 092002

Sable

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Add Complaint
problem #4

Feb 072002

Sable

  • miles
While driving the brake light remains illuminated indicating a malfunction within the brake system. Dealer has been contacted concering this problem. Nlm

- Stacy, MN, USA

Add Complaint
problem #3

Nov 052001

Sable

  • miles
Vehicle shutdown without prior warning. When vehicle shutdown brakes and steering locked up. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Redding, PA, USA

Add Complaint
problem #2

Mar 302000

Sable

  • miles
The vehicle started to go backwards while consumer was stopped at a red light.

- South Dartmouth, MA, USA

Add Complaint
problem #1

Sep 232000

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sudden acceleration on two occasions; 1st occurred at 593 miles at a service station after turning on the vehicle and shifting into gear, and 2nd occurred at 894 miles when vehicle was going 15-20 mph and brakes were applied to bring vehicle to a complete stop. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer that the computer sensor needed readjusting. The dealer reprogrammmed the PCM as the solution for engine surging. The brakes failure was due to being over powered by the engine surge.

- Westminster, SC, USA

Add Complaint

Not what you are looking for?