Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCURY / SABLE / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006055904 Incident Date: Feb, 07 2006
Consumer's City: FORT MYERS Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: SABLE Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1MELM50U1VA Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 12 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jan, 31 1998
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20-25 mph the brakes failed causing loss of control of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and determined both brake lines below the front driver door were rusted causing the lines to break open. the rust was caused from two plastic strips attached to the bottom of the vehicle. the brake lines from the master cylinder to the rear tires were replaced. the manufacturer was notified. updated 03/17/06. *jb