One problem related to tail light has 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 at 35 mph consumer was notified by a passing motorist that trunk was on fire. Upon inspection, it had been determined that fire started in the rear tail light. One of the occupants sustained third degree burns. Ford advised that the cause of the problem is unknown.