1998 Mercury Sable lights problems

11 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Turn signal
1
Headlights: concealment devices
1
Headlights
1
Brake lights
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercury Sable lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Mercury Sable lights

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

Headlights 5

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported February 10, 1998 · 571,800 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.
Remedy: Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.

Recall number 98V028000 · Recall details

What 1998 Mercury Sable owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Lights · 148,000 miles · UT

The high beams do not function, unless the lever (which changes the beam from low to high) is pulled towards me and held constantly in that position. When this lever is released the high beams go off, but there are no low beams. The defective part , according to my mechanic, is the "lighting control module".

Filed Mar 15, 2004 · Brakes, Lights · NC

Consumer was complaining about brake problems. When pressing the brake pedal it went down to the floor, and brakes failed. Also, interior light stayed on.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Lights · 60,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

The interior dome light appears and will not go off. The dealer is aware of the problem. *ak the light stayed illuminated since it was broke. As a result, it impaired the consumer's vision and caused an accident. Vehicle was totaled. Consumer sustained head injuries and his pregnant fiance' was went into early labor.

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Engine, Lights · CA

I have had a oil leak several times replaced oil pan and gasket 4 time,s still have problem, headlights work intermittently, and are now completely out.

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Lights · MI

Turn signals are not working properly. Dealer replaced the multi-function switch.

Filed May 3, 2002 · Lights · IL

No brake light appearing on light bulbs socket. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak brake light is only working when car is in reverse, there is no fuse information for brake light in the users manual and ford motor co can not find specs.

Filed Oct 16, 2001 · Body, Lights · CA

Interior lights stay on & when this happens the electronic door lock malfunctions at the same time

Filed Apr 5, 2001 · Body, Electrical · LA

Intermittently when door is colsed and sometimes while driving interior light will stay on. Dealer has replaced wiring harness; however, problem still exists.

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Body, Lights · PA

Door ajar light stays even though all doors are shut which causes dome and interior light to stay on. This can result in battery draining. *ak when the door ajar light illuminates, the power window and power door locks fail.

Filed Jan 16, 2001 · Electrical, Lights · IA

Engine light would come on & then go off on its own while driving. Door/ dome & floor lights would remain on at same time. Do not go out. Ran down battery. Have taken to dealership.

Questions about the 1998 Mercury Sable lights

Does the 1998 Mercury Sable have lights problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the lights of the 1998 Mercury Sable, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Mercury Sable lights problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercury Sable lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V028000. 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).