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. *ak updated 12/27/05. *jb the brake line burst.
1992 Mercury Sable: headlights failing or too dim
8 of the 364 complaints about the 1992 Mercury Sable describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
Headlights blinking on and off when he turns them on. Took the auto to his private mechanic and had this repaired. This particular problem is listed as a recall # 8105 98v 00 9000 for the 93 mercury sable. Ph
While using the headlights, they would work intermittently. Also the tail lights would work intermittently. It is hard to get the lights turned on, switch must be manipulated before it works.
Whenever the headlight switch turns on headlights, can smell electrical wires burning. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Headlight failure.
Headlights turn off and on by themselves. A recall was ordered on the 93 sable and taurus. Dealer has been notified
Digital display cannot be read during day when headlights are on.
Headlight switch failed three times.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Mercury Sable headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1992 Mercury Sable?
8 of 364 owner complaints about the 1992 Mercury Sable (2%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Mercury Sable
Transmission failure 18Stalling 15Overheating 13Fire or smoke 8Brake failure 7Wipers 7Airbag light 6Engine failure 6Sudden acceleration 6ABS 5Ball joint 5Knocking 5
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