Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1997 Mercury Sable

Two problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1997 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2000

Consumer has problem with suspension. Vehicle sits so low to the ground that in snow like weather, brakes freeze up, and perform poorly until car is fully warmed up. Consumer now believes that her claims were too hasty and that all low riding cars have this problem, car simply is not suited for country driving conditions.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 02/12/1998

Passenger's side front and rear seat belt will not retract or extend, it will stick in either the retracting poistion or extended position. Consumer states seat belt failure still persists and has been ongoing since date of purchase, consumer states the seatbelts will lock up and not release, consumer also complained of the brakes squeaking, however dealer could find no problem.




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