Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2000 Mercury Sable.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems |
2000 Mercury Sable and 2002 Ford taurus door latch freezes in the winter. Consumer states that the door latch freezes and will not latch closed after being opened. ***** the consumer stated later in the day, when the weather warmed up, the latches operated normally.
: 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.