Five problems related to dash wiring have been reported for the 2001 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the 2001 Sable.
While driving with my lights on, the lights in the dash went out. Then after 10 to 15 minutes, the lights came back again. This happened quite frequently. The car was taken to the dealer on 11/24/2003 and the dealer said that he fixed it but the lights in the dash kept going of and on occationally. The lights in the dash went off completely in October 2004. Took the car to the dealer again and the dealer said that it was a defective switch and replaced it on 11/24/2004. The same night the lights in the dash went out. I will be taking this car to the dealer again on the 5th of December.
Panel located underneath dash has cables and wires exposed and can be dangerous to children. Dealer has been contacted. The areas behind the dashboard go deep behind the instument panel. Children are also able to place their entire arm up and behind the entire dashboard.
The vehicle's wire, connnectors, steering wheel and underside of the dashboard exposed because of no panel protection.
The vehicle's wire, connnectors, steering wheel and underside of the dashboard exposed because of no panel protection.
While driving inside dash light began to blink and then went out. Took to dealer, dealer replaced ignition switch.