Five problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 2000 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sable.
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.
While driving the brake light remains illuminated indicating a malfunction within the brake system. Dealer has been contacted concering this problem. Nlm.
Vehicle shutdown without prior warning. When vehicle shutdown brakes and steering locked up. Dealership was aware of problem.
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.
The vehicle started to go backwards while consumer was stopped at a red light.