2000 MERCURY SABLE Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch Issues in the 2000 MERCURY SABLE

8 exterior lightingtail lightsswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

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Injuries

Deaths

All Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch Complaints

#10423920 | September 6, 2011 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 NHTSA 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.

#10083393 | July 22, 2004

RECALL NOTICE REGARDING 2000 MERCURY SABLE STOP LAMP SWITCH AND WIRING.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL APRIL 2004. THE CONSUMER'S PROBLEM IS THAT BECAUSE OF HIS WORK SCHEDULE THE DEALER IS ALREADY CLOSED BY THE TIME HE ARRIVES IN THE AREA. THEREFORE THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SCHEDULE THE SERVICE. *NM

#10045770 | November 8, 2003

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH FAILURE THAT CAUSED BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. THE SAME FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED ON JUNE 7, 2002. IN ADDITION THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON APRIL 19,2001 TO COMPLY WITH RECALL 01S08. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS NOT THE PROBLEM. IT WILL FAIL AGAIN. *LA

#10034566 | August 25, 2003

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THERE WERE NO BRAKE LIGHTS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE TURNED THE KEY TO FIRST CLICK, HE PRESSED THE GEAR SHIFTER DOWN AND SHIFTED THE GEARS. THE GAS STATION REPLACED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *AK THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS REPLACED ONCE BEFORE PER MERCURY DIVISION RECALL IN MARCH, 2001. *SCC *JB

#10029789 | July 22, 2003

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUED TO FAIL, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY GREASE CONTAMINATION FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL LINKAGE AS STATED IN RECALL 01 V 078 000. FORD FAILED TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM AND STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK *CB *JB

#10021979 | June 2, 2003

NHTSA#01-V-078-000 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. THE RECALL FAILED AND THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WAS REPLACED 6 TIMES. *AK *TS *JB

#10020149 | May 20, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. *NLM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ON AND/OR CAME ON BY THEMSELVES AFTER THE ENGINE WAS CUT OFF. DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE AT 76 MPH. *TT *JB

#560873 | June 14, 2001

THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM RECALL 01V-078, THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. NLM

Other 2000 MERCURY SABLE Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 55 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 49 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 45 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 20 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 19 complaints Suspensionrear 19 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 18 complaints Air Bags 16 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 16 complaints Suspension 16 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 16 complaints Unknown Or Other 13 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 12 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 12 complaints Electrical System 10 complaints Suspensionfront 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 5 complaints Engine 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 4 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Equipmentotherlabels 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Steering 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint

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