One problem related to brakes failed has been reported for the 2002 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sable.
Mercury Sable, 2002, total brake failure while driving at about 55 mph on freeway 101, I-5 I-10 interchange in heavy morning traffic in los angeles, around o'clock. No collision. Required about two miles to come to a stop. Chp report: ncic # 9590. VIN: 1mefm55s2g626338.