2000 Mercury Sable Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2000 Mercury Sable, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 39,083 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake switch” (35% of reports).
- 54exterior lighting complaints
- 39,083median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 3related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake switch: mentioned in 19 of 54 complaints (35%)
- Stop lamp: mentioned in 7 of 54 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 26 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 54 complaints, 1 a fire.
Mercury Sable exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Sable | 7 | 13% | 97,150 |
| 2003 Sable | 12 | 6% | 101,500 |
| 2002 Sable | 13 | 3% | 66,000 |
| 2001 Sable | 13 | 3% | 64,253 |
| 2000 Sable | 54 | 12% | 39,083 |
| 1999 Sable | 7 | 3% | — |
| 1998 Sable | 5 | 3% | 148,000 |
| 1997 Sable | 8 | 4% | 69,000 |
| 1996 Sable | 13 | 4% | — |
| 1995 Sable | 9 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior lighting:tail lights:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: A short circuit could lead to either the brake lamps staying on, or to a loss of brake lamp function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch and wipe down the adjustable pedal assembly to remove excess grease. Owner notification began march 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. Due to the use of incorrect material by a supplier, the headlamp switch knob can fracture and separate from the headlamp switch.
Risk: This would cause difficulty for the driver to activate the headlamps, which could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the headlamp switch knob. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
All lights go out without warning. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. The contact stated that the brake lights continuously failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 157,000 and the current mileage was…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Mercury Sables have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2000 Mercury Sable (12% of the 464 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercury Sable exterior lighting?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 39,083 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2000 Mercury Sable?
The most frequent phrase is “brake switch”, in 19 of 54 complaints, followed by “stop lamp” (7).
Other 2000 Mercury Sable problems
See all 2000 Mercury Sable problems or exterior lighting problems across all Sable years.