Automatic headlights relay soddard into backside of fuse panel (gem) was bad location for a person with no experience to fix or locate most people never got it fixed because of no experience and amount of money to have an electrical mechanic to fix. I understand there was a few people did get it fixed through a recall but I didn't and I never got a recall for this in the mail. I would like ford motor company fix this because I was never notified of this problem. My car has had this problem for about 12 years.
2002 Mercury Sable lights problems
14 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 68,000.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 68,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Headlights2
- Headlights: switch1
- Brake lights: switch1
- Brake lights1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Mercury Sable lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Mercury Sable lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- 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
Related investigations
Brake light switch failure
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 2002 Mercury Sable owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Was pulling into parking lot brakes went out totally no warning stopped by emergency brake have no brakes at all turning after 45 MPH then to a stopligh intothe city's resturant
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. While driving 25 MPH, the headlights failed to remain illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated and caused the battery to drain. The contact mentioned that the brake lights dimmed when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. The contact stated that the dome light would activate independently and only turn off only when the brakes were depressed. As the problem persisted, the door lights and the door locks started to malfunction. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000. The current vehicle was mileage was 180,000.
Wire harness failure in rubber boots from body of car to rear lift gate on station wagon model. Insulation cracking and wire breaking completely in flexible rubber boot causes erratic behavior and ultimate failure of high brake light, back up lights, license plate lights, rear windshield wiper, rear window defroster, open lift gate and open rear window safety sensors and stereo speakers. Insulation and wiring within boot has become brittle and fatigued. Clean breaks in wires from opening and closing lift gate are evident. Wires where insulation has broken through are coming in contact with other circuits where that insulation has broken through and results in "confusing" operation of lights. Ie put car in reverse and high brake light comes on - put foot on brake and high brake light goes out. Backup lights don't come on at all. Ie turn on rear windshield wiper and license plate light comes on. Wiring does not appear to have sufficient number of multiple internal copper strands or supple enough insulation to provide needed flexibility during regular opening and closing of rear lift gate. Believe this to be a latent safety defect. Manufacturer should have known during design that wiring in boot to station wagon lift gate would be prone to catastrophic failure with regular use.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. The contact stated that the brake lights independently illuminated without warrant. The brakes lights remained illuminated until the battery was drained. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.
Door locks keep popping up and down door light stays no panel.
Recall electrical inside lighting. Disc player shortening out, brake light switch coming on. This has been repaired twice what can be done to correct the problem?
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercury sable. The contact stated that the brake lights stopped working and the gear shifter failed. He referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). The dealer stated that the brake switch and wiring harness were faulty. They would not repair the vehicle according to the recall because his VIN was not included. The contact was informed that he would have to pay for the repairs. The failure mileage was 64,000.
Questions about the 2002 Mercury Sable lights
Does the 2002 Mercury Sable have lights problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the lights of the 2002 Mercury Sable, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Mercury Sable lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 68,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercury Sable lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V106000. 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).
Other 2002 Mercury Sable problems
Suspension 239Acceleration 56Visibility 27Airbags 24Brakes 24Engine 24Transmission 23Electrical 17Body 13Fuel system 9Tires 9Wheels 6Locks 4Steering 4Seat belts 3Driver assistance 1
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