Hood Latch Problems of Mercury Sable

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.

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I own a 1997 mecury Sable. On 06/07/05 I was traveling in mi on highway 96 east between grand rapids and lansing. While cruising along at 70 mph, the hood on my car released, and smashed into my windshield causing damage to the windshield, hood, and roof of the car. Apparently the safety catch failed, which in turn caused the damage. I spoke with Ford motor, who explained to me that because my vehicle was out of warranty, they would not cover the damage. I believe Ford to be liable becasue this is not a maintenance issue. The safety catch by design is intended to prevent these types of accidents, and it should never fail.

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While driving at 65 mph, the hood released without cause due to latch failure. The latch was replaced.

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