Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCURY / SABLE / 1998

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0 Injured
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NHTSA Complaint Number: 999059647 Incident Date: May, 31 1999
Consumer's City: HARVIELL Consumer's State: MO
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: SABLE Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1MEFM50U5WA Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 21 2000 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Feb, 28 1999
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: My car made a low roaring noise from the rear end after about 3 months, since the first incident didn't occur again for a few weeks i didn't worry about it, however, after i had it for about 6 months the noise got worse and i was told i needed new brake pads, these were installed the same day, a few weeks later the same noise occurred again and this time i was told i needed new tie rod ends, these were installed that day, then it was my brake pads later it was the rotors, brake pads and shoes, i still have the noise in the rear of the car and now my brakes are still not right, i came down a hill last week and when i hit my brakes there were none, the dealer is saying it is the fact that i drive a lot ford motor co is saying they aren't responsible and bud shell is saying it is my fault can you help me i have had this car in the shop for this same problem about 10 times since sept 1999 i am afraid that my brakes will fail me again in a more dangerous situation than the last time. *ak