1996 Mercury Sable lights problems

15 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Headlights
6
Headlights: switch
2
Turn signal: switch
1
Turn signal
1
Tail lights
1
Headlights: concealment devices
1
Back up lights
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Mercury Sable lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Mercury Sable lights

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

Headlights 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Mercury Sable owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 9, 2003 · Engine, Lights · 96,500 miles · OH

The water pump failed on a 1996 mercury sable because sand from the engine casting got into the water pump

Filed Sep 25, 2002 · Lights · CA

Consumer states that there is poor visibility at night due to the plastic covering on the headlights. Please provide additional information. Nlm

Filed Sep 17, 2002 · Lights · TN

While driving and with no warning headlight lens fogs up, resulting in poor visibility while driving at night. Dealer notified.*ak

Filed Aug 16, 2002 · Electrical, Lights · OH

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jul 29, 2002 · Lights · FL

Headlights become distorted of a film developing on covering of the lens. This covering prevents visibility at night. Owner is aware of others around the same year with same problem. Please describe details.

Filed May 31, 2002 · Lights · VA

While driving, rear high brake light cover fell off into traffic. Could have caused an accident.

Filed Mar 14, 2002 · Lights · TX

Sealed headlight covers have become dull and it is difficult to see at night.*akconsumer states headlight covers are defective.

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Lights · FL

Front head lights lens failed.

Filed May 3, 2000 · Lights, Locks · MA

Interior system warning light comes on, indicating that the door is open when door is actually shut. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Apr 4, 2000 · Engine, Lights · MI

Vehicle started to act sluggish, engine check light came on. Vehicle was not operating properly. Took to dealer who said that it was a multi-function relay switch that caused air pump not function properly.

Questions about the 1996 Mercury Sable lights

Does the 1996 Mercury Sable have lights problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the lights of the 1996 Mercury Sable, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Mercury Sable lights problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercury Sable lights?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).