Tl*the contact owns a 1994 mercury sable. The contact stated that her headlights would fail intermittently and then illuminate again. She noticed that the failure occurred in brief intervals and she smelled a burning odor. The dealer installed a new headlight switch and, consequently, the dashboard switch melted. The dealer stated that nothing could be done. Ford stated that her VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v009000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
1994 Mercury Sable: headlights failing or too dim
21 of the 387 complaints about the 1994 Mercury Sable describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
My headlight switch went out and I replaced it. I was wondering if I could get compansation for buying it myself, as it appears to be a recall. Also there seems to be a problem with my home computer and I am not able to view any detailed information about my vehicle. If someone could e-mail me, I would greatly appreciate the information that I need to know about my car, or anything that I qualify for. I don't know any of my vehicles past history, so it would also be appreciated if I could recieve it.
Loss of headlights during vehicle operation. Headlights go out while driving.there was recall of this problem in 1998 and I was never notified. Recall id number 98voo9000i. I bought auto from dealer before recall. The above condition happens all the time. Unable to drive at night.
Problems with headlight/ running light switch, intermittent failure, door open safety lamp failure.
Consumer states that while driving in the rain the windsheild whiper stopped working.they will come on and go back off.this will coincide with the headlights.
Headlights come on and off intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak recall 98s01 deals with this problem, however consumers VIN was not included in recall, headlamp switch was replaced and a switch plug lead kit was installed, the old switch had melted.
Headlights work intermittently and tail lights are completely out.also, consumer can smell something electrical.
Intermittently headlights became inoperable, resulting in poor visiblity. Recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Dealer has repaired vehicle, but problem still exists.
While vehicle was being checked for routine maintenance service technician found a melted head lamp switch. The switch was replaced at owner's expense. There is a service bulletin/ recall about the head lamp switch, however vehicle is not included due to date manufactured. *ak.et.
Insufficient headlight distance lighting, high and low beams.
Consumer began experiencing short circuits in 1996 which caused headlights to shut down at different times and distances.
This is the same headlight switch involved in a recall in the 1993 models. However, the 1994 models were not included in recall, and should have been. Considering they used the same headlight switch. The switch overheated and melted the harness and almost started a fire. The car filled with smoke and almost caused my wife to have an accident.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- 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
Questions about the 1994 Mercury Sable headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1994 Mercury Sable?
21 of 387 owner complaints about the 1994 Mercury Sable (5%) 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 1994 Mercury Sable?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Mercury Sable
Stalling 34Overheating 25Transmission failure 20Engine failure 17Jerking 11Fuel pump 10ABS 7Wipers 7Sudden acceleration 6Adaptive cruise 5Grinding brakes 5Coil spring 5Hesitation 5Slipping 5
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