NHTSA Complaint #10062461 — 1998 MERCURY SABLE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10062461
Vehicle	1998 MERCURY SABLE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 15, 2004
Date Filed	March 17, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

MY 1998 MERCURY SABLE WITH 3.0 LITER ENGINE APPARENTLY IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE NO ENGINE BRAKING WHEN COASTING. THE ENGINE COMPUTER PREVENTS THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. OTHER HAVE TOLD ME THAT THIS OCCURS WITH OTHER FORD TAURUS' AND SABLES. THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN EXCESSIVE SPEED BUILDING UP WHEN GOING DOWNHILL - ESPECIALLY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. *NM

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