Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2008 Mercury Sable.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hood Latch problems |
Ltr from consumer re problem with the hood latch on his 2008 Mercury Sable. The consumer believed the hood latch released because the parking brake was located below the hood latch release handle. When pushing on the parking brake pedal, to set or release the parking brake, his shoe would come in contact with the hood lease handle.