2000 Mercury Sable lights problems

56 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,000.

owner complaints: 56
of this car's complaints: 12%
typical mileage: 40,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 3

Which part fails

Brake lights: switch
19
Brake lights
12
Tail lights: switch
8
Turn signal: switch
4
Tail lights
4
Headlights: switch
3
Headlights
3
Turn signal
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Mercury Sable lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Mercury Sable lights

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

Headlights 8

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported March 2, 2004 · 938,789 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain passenger vehicles are being recalled to correct a problem with a malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring. This malfunctioning could render the stop lamps inoperable or cause them to stay on all the time. This could cause confusion to a following driver, which could lead to a crash.
Risk: In addition, if the switch and/or associated wiring fail in the open position, the brake lights will not actuate and the driver will not be able to shift the vehicle out of "park" if they fail in the closed position, the brake lights will remain on, which will not allow the speed control to be activated. This could also cause the battery to discharge.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the stop lamp switch and associated wiring assembly and install a newly designed stop lamp switch and wire assembly. Owner notification is expected to begin on april 5, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 04V106000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: headlights: switchReported March 12, 2001 · 74,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. Due to the use of incorrect material by a supplier, the headlamp switch knob can fracture and separate from the headlamp switch.
Risk: This would cause difficulty for the driver to activate the headlamps, which could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp switch knob. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 01V075000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: tail lights: switchReported March 12, 2001 · 157,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. If the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon build up, and potentially, a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit could lead to either the brake lamps staying on, or to a loss of brake lamp function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch and wipe down the adjustable pedal assembly to remove excess grease. Owner notification began march 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 01V078000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Brake light switch failureOpened October 23, 2003, closed March 5, 2004

Ford conducted a recall in march, 2001 to correct a defect affecting the brake light switch in my 2000 through early-2001 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with power adjustable pedals (recall 01v‑078).rq03-008 was opened to investigate complaints concerning the remedy and scope of 01v‑078.odi's analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v‑078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v‑078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified the federal safety agency of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v‑106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v‑078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly.

RQ03008

What 2000 Mercury Sable owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 26, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 160,000 miles · VA

All lights go out without warning.

Filed Sep 5, 2013 · Lights · 157,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. The contact stated that the brake lights continuously failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 157,000 and the current mileage was 159,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Lights · 220,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns 2000 mercury sable. The contact stated the vehicle had an adjustable pedal. The contact stated when grease from the brake pedal was on the brake light switch, it burned out. When the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel the brake light failed to work. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 01v078000 (exterior lighting: tail lights: switch), but the failure continued to occur and had to be replaced five times since the recall repair. The current mileage was 220,000.

Filed Apr 23, 2011 · Lights, Suspension · 150,000 miles · IN

My 2000 sable auto light switch wont work wanting to know if there is a recall on this part?

Filed May 31, 2007 · Lights · 64,245 miles · KY

I have a fully loaded 2000 mercury sable ls that has a major problem. The car has automatic on headlights and driving lights. Sometimes when I am driving down the road the headlights go out. Strange, the parking lights stay on but no headlights. This morning I had to pull off the highway and almost got hit by a rock truck. Turn the car off and on and they come back on. Also, sometimes when you manually turn the switch they will come back on. This could result in a major incident if this would happen when I'm driving along a 70 MPH on the interstate and the lights went out. This has been happening for about 3 months now.

Filed Nov 26, 2006 · Lights · 38,165 miles · VA

Brake switch failure.... The same brake switch and failure covered in a previous recall!

Filed Sep 25, 2006 · Lights, Locks · 77,670 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the interior light in the cab of the vehicle remained illuminated. One end of the bulb was disconnected to save the battery. Also, the interior locks worked erratically. Sometimes the locks locked immediately after the vehicle has been started and other times it could be 15 minutes or longer before it would lock. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor the manufacturer was not alerted.

Filed May 18, 2006 · Lights · 48,000 miles · MA

2000 mercury sable ls wagon rear roof brake light reflector. This brake lamp reflector lens has come apart because of a poor sealant used to glue the reflector lens to the body of the assembly. This leaves the top rear brake lamp exposed to the elements and no red reflective light for vehicles behind to see.

Filed Oct 11, 2005 · Lights · 95,600 miles · WI

On three occasions over past few weeks, my headlights have gone out while driving at night. They both turn off for 1-3 seconds, and then turn back on. All other lights (interior instrument lights, and exterior parking lights) remain on. I did not hit any bumps or have any other shaking that would indicate a loose wire. This was both headlights, so I do not expect a loose bulb or single wire.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Lights · NJ

The switch to turn the headlights on and off broke off in the consumer's hand. *nm the stated there was a recall on the switch, however she was told her vehicle was not included because the part was made in a different place.

Questions about the 2000 Mercury Sable lights

Does the 2000 Mercury Sable have lights problems?

Owners have filed 56 complaints about the lights of the 2000 Mercury Sable, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Mercury Sable lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercury Sable lights?

Yes, 3 recalls: 04V106000, 01V075000, 01V078000. 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).