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1993 Mercury Sable lights problems

62 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
62
of this car's complaints
9%
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Headlights
    32
  • Headlights: switch
    21
  • Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch
    4
  • Headlights: concealment devices
    2
  • Brake lights: switch
    2
  • Brake lights
    2
  • Turn signal: switch
    1
  • Turn signal: flasher unit
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercury Sable lights problems in other years

1990199520002004

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Mercury Sable lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 58

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: headlights: switchReported January 21, 1998 · 506,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. The vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals.
Risk
Loss of headlights during vehicle operation can affect a driver's ability to navigate the roadway and reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a headlight switch that incorporates a cricuit breaker of revised design and installation of a wiring harness connector and wiring, if needed.

Recall number 98V009000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Headlight failureOpened July 31, 1996, closed January 26, 1998

Excessive heat in an improperly manufactured circuit breaker within the headlight switch caused that circuit breaker to open for time periods of varying length to cool off.opening of the circuit breaker in this manner interrupts electric current flow to the headlights, shutting them off.headlight outages have ranger from brief flickers (less than one second) to greater than 20 seconds.over time, the outages grow in length and duration because of heat-induced deterioration of the switch and associated wiring.recall 98v‑009 will apply to approximately 506,000 taurus, sable, mark viii, and continental vehicles produced from 1-dec.-92 through 30-sep-93 at the atlanta, chicago,and wixom assembly plants.87% of my 1992-1995 taurus/sable and 97% of my 1993-1995 mark viii warranty repairs (headlight switch replacement) involved vehicles built during the dec. 92 - oct. 93 build range.

EA96019

Headlights failureOpened March 5, 1996, closed July 31, 1996

There is no summary currently available

PE96018

What 1993 Mercury Sable owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 11, 2012 · Lights · 50,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 mercury sable. The contact stated that the headlights stopped illuminating and could cause a crash. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v009000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 50,000. Updated 05/08/12

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Lights · 100,000 miles · NJ

Dt: last summer while driving down the road at night the lights started flashing on and off. This happened every time the car was driven at night. The problem became worse with time. The headlights would flash on and off when they were on dim or bright. The problem was reported to ford, and there was recall 98v009000. However, this vehicle was not included. The consumer has not taken the car for diagnosis. There have been no other major problems with the vehicle.

Filed Jun 30, 2003 · Lights · OK

Consumer had recall 98v009000 remedied on 6/30/02 for headlight switch. Picked vehicle up from dealer and it was still experiencing flicker on/off of headlights during operation. Dealer advised, installed new switch according to remedy.

Filed Apr 30, 2003 · Lights · NY

The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall#98v009000 headlight, however the dealer refused to repair, because the vehicle identification was not included in the recall. *jb the burned plugs and melted contact sockets were replaced. The head lamp would go of and on while the vehicle was in motion.

Filed Jul 12, 2001 · Engine, Lights · MO

Whenever vehicle was in overdrive, it would jerk and then stall out when turning corners. This caused power steering to lock up. Took vehicle to dealership, and was informed nothing could be done about it. Vehicle was not recalled.*ak consumer was informed that his vehicles VIN was not included in recall, so consumer had the head gasket and thermostat replaced and paid for repairs. Transmission is now going out. Right outer tie rod end replaced, was causing a squeaking noise when turning steering wheel. Windshield washer pump failed and caused a leak. Headlight switch failed.

Filed Jun 11, 2001 · Body, Engine · PA

Engine and radiator replaced, vehicle also experienced oil leak.

Filed Mar 1, 2001 · Lights · MS

Consumer contacted dealer in regard to recall number 98v009000/ manufacturer's recall 98s01, dealer corrected problem. Consumer's vehicle experienced same problem with headlights flicking off and on, causing poor driver's visibility. Manufacturer refused to correct problem again. Please provide any further details.

Filed Aug 23, 2000 · Lights · CA

The headlight switch & wiring connector was previously under recall(ref: the federal safety agency campaign id # 98v009000). The recalled part was replaced(at an authorized ford/mercury service center) under the original recall, but the replacement part has failed too, causing the headlight switch connector to melt from the heat of the failed part. I feel ford/mercury should reopen the recall and refund my money for the repair/replacement of the headlight switch and connector, which was done at an authorized ford/mercury service center.

Filed Apr 12, 2000 · Lights, Suspension · OH

Prior to recall head lights go off and turn on again also instrument panel lights are inoperative due to switch failure at the connector (98v‑009). Yh

Filed Feb 27, 2000 · Lights · NY

Parts expert says both taurus and sable experiencing early "flasher" breakdowns.

Questions about the 1993 Mercury Sable lights

Does the 1993 Mercury Sable have lights problems?

Owners have filed 62 complaints about the lights of the 1993 Mercury Sable, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Mercury Sable lights problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Mercury Sable lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V009000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercury Sable have the most lights problems?

The Mercury Sable model years with the most lights complaints are 1993 (62 complaints), 2000 (56 complaints) and 1994 (28 complaints).

Other 1993 Mercury Sable problems

Engine 356Suspension 52Brakes 48Transmission 48Electrical 46Visibility 46Body 35Steering 26Acceleration 25Airbags 24Fuel system 22Seat belts 8Tires 4Locks 2Seats 2

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