1997 Mercury Sable vehicle speed control problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1997 Mercury Sable — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercury sable. The contact stated that when braking to a complete stop, the engine rpms would increase abnormally. In addition, the vehicle would slightly pull forward as if it were attempting to accelerate. As the contact was approaching a traffic stop, she crashed into…”
filed Jun 6, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury sable. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into and destroyed the contact's garage door. He stated that the only way to stop the vehicle was to place it in park. The…”
filed Sep 10, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 5 | 25% |
| 2008 Sable | 10 | 16% |
| 2005 Sable | 38 | 46% |
| 2004 Sable | 15 | 29% |
| 2003 Sable | 28 | 14% |
| 2002 Sable | 56 | 13% |
| 2001 Sable | 61 | 14% |
| 2000 Sable | 71 | 15% |
| 1999 Sable | 16 | 6% |
| 1998 Sable | 32 | 17% |
| 1996 Sable | 17 | 6% |
| 1995 Sable | 20 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Mercury Sable
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.