1993 Mercury Sable Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 7%of 674 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Mercury Sable, 7% of the 674 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I don't have the information for all the above but could find it if necessary. I am more concerned about the head gasket which needs to be replaced. I was never made aware that there was a problem that could happen at any time. I do not know what to do and, living on a small pension and social security, do not have thge money to repair or replace the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10068950, filed 2004-01“The car now when coming to a stop and turning to the right it locks up hard to turn. And has a huming like low oil, in an old fashion car. The noise speeds up and down with the car . What is up with that window though ? I don't know why my brakes were so worn last time that is just so sad.”
NHTSA complaint #703837, filed 1999-02“The car was being moved from the front of my house into the driveway. The brakes would not engage to make the turn, instead vehicle accelerated. My son was driving and he turned the steering wheel to the left to try to slow it down. He then panicked and jumped out. The car proceded to continue crashing through our neighbor's chain link fence, continued through his yard. Then crashed through the fence on the other side, ending up back in our yard and hitting another car parked in our yard, as well as a trampoline, and ended up hitting the corner of the garage which stopped it.”
NHTSA complaint #703422, filed 1999-02“Consumer complaining of rotors being replaced three times within a five year period. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer shop for repairs, but condition still occurs. Dealer informed consumer that the rotors are warped due to pads overheating. Rotor had been replaced twice by dealer, and now need to be replaced again. Vehicle has wind noise around doors.”
NHTSA complaint #824214, filed 1998-06“Exciter ring in front ABS split/sheared, causing brake pedal to kick back towards driver when t brake pedal was pressed. This resulted in a loss of brake effectiveness. Consumer was unsure about safety of this vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #886022, filed 2001-04Related recalls
- 93V023000Jan 4, 1993Anti-lock brake system controllers designed for rear wheel drive cars may have been installed on these front wheel drive cars..Covers: Mercury Sable 1993, Ford Taurus 1993
Brakes: 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 1993 Mercury Sable
357 complaintsExterior lighting
63 complaintsSuspension
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
47 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsEquipment
28 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsFuel system
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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