2001 MERCURY SABLE Exterior Lighting Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lighting Issues in the 2001 MERCURY SABLE
5 exterior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Exterior Lighting Complaints
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.
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.
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. *TR
THE KNOB TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHT BROKE OFF. IT SEEMS TO BE MADE OF PLASTIC THAT IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH. NOW IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS. WE READ THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM IN THE 2000 MODEL AND FORD HAD A RECALL ON THE 2000 MODEL. WE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 2001 MODEL. MAYBE SOME OF THE FAULTY KNOBS WERE INSTALLED ON SOME OF THE 2001 MODELS AND THOSE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AS WELL SINCE IT'S THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR
2001 MERCURY SABLE VIN: (SEE OTHER PART OF COMPLAINT) I STOPPED AT A BUSINESS PUT CAR IN PARK GOT OUT. UPON RETURNING THE CAR WOULD START BUT NOT COME OUT OF PARK. I FOUND I HAD NO TAIL LIGHTS. I LATER FOUND ALSO THERE WAS NO CRUISE CONTROL. I PARKED THE CAR A COUPLE DAYS TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT AND WHEN I GOT IN THE CAR I FOUND THE BATTERY HAD GONE DEAD. I JUST GOT DONE RESEARCHING THIS AND FOUND RECALL 01S08 AND NHTSA # 01V078000 SAYING THE RECALL WAS ON A BREAK SWITCH DUE TO GREASE COMPROMISING THE SWITCH. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE MALFUNCTION MATCHES MY PROBLEM EXACTLY! UPON CALLING THE DEALER THAT SOLD THE VEHICLE THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND A RECALL OF THIS BASED ON MY VIN. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE ALSO STATED THEY COULDN'T FIND A RECALL OF THIS BASED ON...
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Suspensionrear
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Suspensionrearsprings
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Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
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Suspension
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Air Bags
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Air Bagssidewindow
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Power Train
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Seat Belts
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Steering
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
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Tires
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5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Equipment
4 complaints
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Structure
4 complaints
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3 complaints
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3 complaints
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3 complaints
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2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
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2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
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Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
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Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
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2 complaints
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
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1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
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Visibilitywiper
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Wheels
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