2002 Mercury Sable service brakes, hydraulic problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Mercury Sable — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving at appox 30 mph car began to accelerate to over 60 mph with brakes being fully applied. Slowed car as much as possible before shifting car into park and car skidding off road to a stop. Brakes were smoking from trying to stop car. Car towed to mechanic. Accident happened on rt 16 east of rt…”
filed Nov 25, 2012
“Left front spring broke gouging an 8 inch tear in tire side wall causing a blowout and damage to anti-lock brake system. Transmission mount was also damaged. If this had happened at highway speeds, loss of steering control and braking could have caused serious injuries. Ford denies any…”
filed May 3, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PADELS ARE BEING RECALLED IN ORDER TO…Campaign 02V266000 · Oct 2, 2002
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 Sable | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 Sable | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Sable | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 Sable | 11 | 5% |
| 2001 Sable | 33 | 8% |
| 2000 Sable | 62 | 13% |
| 1999 Sable | 26 | 10% |
| 1998 Sable | 28 | 15% |
| 1997 Sable | 18 | 8% |
| 1996 Sable | 19 | 6% |
| 1995 Sable | 10 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.