2000 Mercury Sable: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Dec 26, 2007 · Electrical · OH

Concerning a 2000 mercury sable's daylight always on safety headlights. The lights closely reremble the actual headlights so at night you don't know if your real headlights and tail lights are on. I have found myself driving at night without the real headlights on. Thus I had no tail lights on, I was driving with the daylight headlights only until I noticed that the dash lights were off.

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 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.

Filed Mar 24, 2003 · Lights, Visibility · NJ

When the consumer tried to turn the headlights on the switch button came off. *nlm both rear windows had become inoperative. Scc

Filed Nov 4, 2002 · Lights · 40,000 miles · NJ

The federal safety agency#12945-01-v-075-000: head lamp switch: due to use of incorrect material by a supplier switch lamp can fracture and separate from the head lamp switch:: consumer states she turn the switch off and knob fell off in her hand. Dealer has been notified. Mr

Filed Jul 15, 2002 · Lights · TN

Recall 01v075000 repairs were done in may 2001. Sinc ethen, there is a problem again with headlight switch.

Filed Jun 15, 2000 · Lights · VA

With each rain or wash the right front headlight assemble takes in moisture, causing condenses on the inside of the glass and remains for several day until evaporation takes place.