Table 1 shows one common interior lighting related problems of the 2000 Mercury Sable.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Interior Lighting problems |
: the contact stated the interior light in the cab of the vehicle remained illuminated. One end of the bulb was disconnected to save the battery. Also, the interior locks worked erratically. Sometimes the locks locked immediately after the vehicle has been started and other times it could be 15 minutes or longer before it would lock. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor the manufacturer was not alerted.
Brakes shudder when applied, been cut down once already stopped for about 5000 miles then started again increasing in intensity as mileage climbed, also car will shut off for a moment or two causing loss of all power, and all dash indicator lights to come on, also had to replace brake light switch twice now.
Airbag and abs lights on control panel come on intermittently. Happens when consumer uses power windows. When brakes are depressed, all dash lights go dim. Vehicle has not been involved in an accident.