2001 Mercury Sable electrical problems

Filed Dec 23, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 19,000 miles · VA

For over ten (10) years the headlights (but not the side driving lights) have been going off (for about 3 minutes) and then coming back on. This does not occur every time the lights come on and seems to be more frequent in the summer time when it is warm or hot outside. The date below is just approximately when this problem started and is not the only date/'time it has occurred, it has occurred sporadically but continuously since that date.

Filed Dec 23, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 189,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. The contact stated that the alarm system and interior lights would activate independently and recurringly. The vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 207,800 miles · WI

There was a recall on my car back in mar 02 2004 (ford recall number 04s12) for an exterior lighting:brake lights:switch, which was (according to ford) done jan 10 2005. I had failed again on 11/15/2012 leaving me without brake lights and not being able to get it out of park. Had to put it in neutral first before I started my car so I could drive it to get fixed.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · MA

Whenever I turn on the air conditioner or heater my car accelerates suddenly in a randomly manner for no reason by itself, when heater or air conditioner is turned off the problem stops, there's no check engine light on and an inspection yielded no problems, I am not sure if the problem is electrical or anything else and a local ford dealer has refused to fix the issue.

Filed Oct 8, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · IL

This car only works whenever it feels like it and took it to every shop n cant find the problem..been stranded so many tumes and the dealer aint gonna do nothing about it knowing that im still paying for it or trade me a car need help here.

Filed Jun 13, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 113,700 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. The vehicle is experiencing electrical system failure. Whenever it rains, the fuse box on the driver's side door gets wet. The interior lights remain illuminated in the passenger compartment. The current mileage was 113,754 and failure mileage was 113,700.

Filed Oct 19, 2007 · Electrical · 66,000 miles · AZ · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. The contact stated that there is a recall on the brake wire assembly (recall number 04s12). The recall repair was performed and the wire layover stopped at the steering knuckle. The wires were squeezed together at the top, which caused a fire and skewed the wires together at the harness. The recall was created to correct this failure. The wires became a fire hazard and the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they informed him that the repair would be his responsibility. The manufacturer stated that they would not honor the repair. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 66,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · TN

Re:previous repair ted russell invoice # f1cs560238 dated: 1/19/2007 malfunctions that started february 28, 2007 are same as previously stated in referenced invoice as follows: 1)climate control blows hot air while on fresh air and AC 2)coolant light comes on; this usually happens with the malfunction of the AC control system referenced above. I can stop the car, turn everything off and in 15 seconds restart and light goes off. The coolant light will stay off as long as I keep the climate control off however; when driving for a distance (I.e. 30 miles) and then multiple start / stops in traffic the light will come on if I am running the climate control. Until the recent malfunction of the climate control wednesday night (2/28/07) this coolant light has not come on since last repair to climate control. For information, the conditions outside were approximately 66 f. Obviously I am upset with the continued problems I am having after this vehicle spent one week in your shop for previous repairs for the same malfunctions. Additionally, I am extremely dissatisfied with the recommended repairs made by ted russell qualified professionals as discussed with you during my phone conversation yesterday.

Filed Jan 25, 2007 · Electrical, Suspension · 51,000 miles · WI

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. The rear coil springs cracked on the vehicle the contact stated the tires were leaking air, and the rear driver and passenger tires were resealed. While repairing the tire the mechanic noticed the rear coil springs were cracked. The contact also stated that the lights on the dashboard will not turn on until 20 minutes after the vehicle has been started. He was unable to view the speed on the speedometer and other gauges. *ak updated 02/27/07.

Filed Feb 9, 2006 · Body, Electrical · 28,900 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated there were two problems with the vehicle. The first being the engine would not start intermittently. The engine would start if it was boosted. The vehicle was taken to the local independent repair shop for inspection. The repair personnel discovered the battery cables had separated from the terminals. The cables were repaired. The second was a transmission failure. The transmission was shifted into park and the vehicle lurched forward. After this incident, the vehicle would not go into any gear. The vehicle was towed to the local repair shop for inspection. The transmission was rebuilt and the vehicle drives normal. The front bumper fascia cracked. The left rear tire failed. Updated 03/03/06.