Brake Foundation Components problems of the 2001 Mercury Sable

Five problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 2001 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the 2001 Sable.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2002

While driving at 5 mph consumer tried to slow down. When applying brakes they were not catching, and consumer ran into another vehicle. Contacted dealer.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2001

While driving brakes fell onto the ground.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2001

When braking vehicle would suddenly accelerate. Vehicle was a rental.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

When applying brakes vehicle accelerated forward resulting in a collision. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem

Intermittently when applying brakes pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has not been able to duplicate or correct problem. Please provide further information.




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