10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,560 miles

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problem #7

Jul 022008

Sable

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Mercury Sable. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. In addition, the RPM's increased. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 02V266000 (service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages). The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

- Charolette, NC, USA

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problem #6

Jun 152003

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,688 miles
2000 Mercury Sable with adjustable brake and gas pedals was recalled for spacing issue. Told on recall no adjustment needed. Had bad crash. After crash told two more times adjustment not needed. This car has a brake pedal that wobbles side to side 7 mm and a gas pedal that wobbles side to side 1 cm. ODI in Washington told me that as brake and gas pedal unit is brought forward the 3 inch distance for a shorter person the side to side wobble of brake pedal becomes worse causing you to hit the gas. They also said adjustment should have been made on this car. Ford refuses to acknowledge problem and to do anything about it. This vehicle is very, very dangerous to drive.

- North Hollywood, CA, USA

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problem #5

Aug 232003

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15 miles
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.

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

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problem #4

Aug 242003

Sable

  • 34,218 miles
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.

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

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problem #3

Aug 012000

Sable

  • 0 miles
If brakes are applied abruptly, vehicle skids and rear end (shifts) as if turning around. Dealer is unable to determine cause.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #2

Nov 042002

Sable

  • miles
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

- Wynnewood, PA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 012001

Sable

  • miles
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.

- Lawrece, MA, USA

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