Headlights are flashing off and on, and are working intermittently.
1993 Mercury Sable lights complaints
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A defective switch that was installed by the dealer caused headlights to fail.
A defective headlight switch caused the headlight wiring harness to burn out. Which, in turn, caused entire lighting system to go out. When this happened headlight switch was very hot. The switch would not work and the wiring and harness melted. These parts had been replaced under a ford recall one year and three months prior to failure.
Cruise control would not release until brake and off button was pressed repeatedly. Nlm
Windshield wipers stopped working during rain storm.took to dealer-defective multifunction switch. It cost me $166.94 to fix. This week I heard of other people having same problem.
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Recall repair work not completed on two components (headlamp switch 98s01 and coil springs), due to dealership problems.
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Intermittently while driving the vehicle headlights went out unexpectedly, which almost caused an accident. Dealer replaced the headlight switch. Currently, had problems with the tail lights that go out while driving, which may cause an accident. Again dealer replaced switch. Please provide details.
Headlight blinking, had the switch replaced but the blinking continues.
Intermittently headlights flickered on and off , and the brake lights were inoperable. A recall has been issued for headlights of the same make and model year ; however, this vehicle was not included . The dealer has repaired the vehicle. (98v‑009).
Head lamp switch failed prior to recall notice.
Vehicle is included under manufacturer's recall #98s01, headlights. Owner has contacted dealer in may to schedule an appointment. As of today vehicle has not been repaired. Manufacturer will be contacted.
High mounted brake light and daytime running lights fail continuously.
While driving the vehicle the head lights flash on then off without indications. Please provide futher details.
While driving the vehicle the headlights go off and stay off for about 5-10 seconds and come back on. The problem continue sto get worse. Also, the headlight switch gets very hot. At this times headlights do not come on at all, only the parking lights. The dealer will not correct prolbem free of charge.
Head light switch failed.
While driving or stopping headlights do not work properly, most of the time, they come on and go off without any reason.
While driving intermittently the headlights go out for brief intervals. The dealer has been notified.
Head lamp lens is clouded, discolored and no longer "clear glass", causing poor visibility.
Upon adjusting the steering wheel to the down position the headlights will not stay illuminated, ea96-019.
Head lights failed as a result of a faulty switch, which caused the wiring to melt.
Headlights go off/on when using turn signal.
# ea96-019, when driving at night the headlights sometimes fail. *ak consumer states nothing has been touched, however it does seem to occur when turn signal is operated, they remain off for 2 or 3 seconds and then come on this occurs while engien is running also when sitting still.
# ea96-019, when driving at night the headlights sometimes fail . Please describe.
While driving the headlights go out for a couple of seconds and than come back on.
Ea-96-019 active, headlight failure due to an electrical short, when headlights are engaged intermittently, turn self off.
Headlights went out without warning while driving down a dark road. Please describe in detail.
Alledged headlight failure. Please describe.
The headlight switch works intermittently, sometimes you have to twist the switch before the lights will come on.
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