1997 Mercury Sable cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 28 complaints for the 1997 Mercury Sable, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 9% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Whenever using the cruise control buttons, fingers would get cut. Cruise control have very sharp edges that cut deeply when steering wheel is turned.
I have had 5 occurrences of engine surging when slowing down to a light or stop sign and applying the brakes. The surge is so strong that the brakes must be repeatedly pressed down hard to stop and held down to their maximum capability. In 3 of the 5 occurrences in heavy traffic, rear end collisions were avoided by mere inches.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Mercury Sable
- Transmission 43 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 24 complaints
- Seat belts 22 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints