1988 Merkur Scorpio Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Merkur Scorpio, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Slammed on brakes at 70mph and pedal was hard to mash, and anti-lock didn't kick in. Had sensor replaced 5 times but still failed. Had to swerve off of highway to avoid accident.”
NHTSA complaint #709918, filed 1999-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1988 Merkur Scorpio
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Merkur Scorpio
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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