Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1996 Mercury Sable

Four problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2001

While traveling 50mph driver applied brakes, but pedal went to floor and vehicle did not slow down or stop, eventually coming to rest in a ditch. Consumer states 3 people were injured in accident.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/27/1997

In the rain driving 35 mph the vehicle's defective abs system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/19/1996

Abs brakes; when applied brakes lost effectiveness, pedal went to the floor , vehicle went into open throttle position, 12:00 o'clock position, speed 35mp lost control, resulting in an accident.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/08/1996

Driving car to get boyfriend, weather rainy, rd slick/wet, Cadillac making left turn, applied brakes (abs), car skidded on rd, lost control of car.




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