1992 Mercury Sable Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 11%of 364 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Mercury Sable, 11% of the 364 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the contact stated while driving at night the consumer struck a deer and experienced difficulty stopping with the brakes. There was damage to the front hood and headlights. No police report was taken. He drove the vehicle home. Upon inspection there was corrosion on brake lines. He suspected this was due to dissimilar metal corrosion and road salts. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. Updated 12/27/05. The brake line burst.”
NHTSA complaint #10142623, filed 2005-11, 180,000 miles“When braking hard, the pedal went to the floor resulting in loss of brakes. I had to use the e-brake and pump the regular pedal to stop. Brake fluid was leaking from line located in engine compartment next to driver side front wheel well.”
NHTSA complaint #10047094, filed 2003-11, 114,000 miles“We have had numerous and extended repairs on this vehicle. The dealertells us that this vehicle is not listed under the recall notices, however, replacements have been made on motor mounts, struts, brackets, as well as other situations. Ford corp. Will not assist us. We take excellent care of our vehicles and parts just seem to corrode and fall off. We feel we are entitled to some form of compensation. $4,000 in repairs alone in the past 6 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #700684, filed 1998-11“I bought the car less than a year ago and have paid over a $1,000 in repairs. The day I left the check engine light came on. The dealer re-built the transmission twice, but I'm still having problems. Recently I had full front & back brake job. When I bought the car the brakes were fine. In less than a year I had only 10% brakes left. The day I left I lost all back brakes. A month later it happened again. Now they are saying ford has recalled the anti lock system and master cylinder. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #710439, filed 1999-08“I have had numerous ongoing problems with this car. The check engine lite still comes on intermittenly for no obvious reason and I have replaced the cars whole processor and still have problems. Now I have a grinding noise and a vibration when I go to apply my brakes. Put new brake shoes on 1 week ago and rotors were in good shape so still have no idea what the problem is now. I have exhaust fumes or gas fumes inside the vehicle at times. Please, please help me. I can't afford much more. I have all the basic oil changes done at 3000 miles and have every thing fixed right away. …”
NHTSA complaint #729989, filed 2000-09Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 10% |
| 2005 | 8 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 23% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 24 | 5% |
| 2001 | 40 | 9% |
| 2000 | 67 | 14% |
| 1999 | 29 | 11% |
| 1998 | 29 | 15% |
| 1997 | 19 | 8% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 11 | 3% |
| 1994 | 26 | 7% |
| 1993 | 48 | 7% |
| 1992 | 41 | 11% |
| 1991 | 19 | 9% |
| 1990 | 10 | 6% |
| 1989 | 13 | 5% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1987 | 5 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1992 Mercury Sable
151 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
61 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsEquipment
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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