Brake Pedal And Linkage problems of the 1998 Mercury Sable

Two problems related to brake pedal and linkage have been reported for the 1998 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Pedal And Linkage problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1999

Brake pedal and gas pedal are designed too close together. Driver can unintentionally apply both at the same time or gas pedal when intending to apply the brake pedal. Consumer has almost had three accidents because of the location of the brake pedal and the gas pedal.

2 Brake Pedal And Linkage problem

The accelerator and brake pedal were designed too close together, which caused the driver to accelerate when trying to brake. Please provide further details.




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