Brake Light Switch problems of the 2002 Mercury Sable

Four problems related to brake light switch have been reported for the 2002 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sable.

1 Brake Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that the brake lights independently illuminated without warrant. The brakes lights remained illuminated until the battery was drained. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.

2 Brake Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2009

Recall electrical inside lighting. Disc player shortening out, brake light switch coming on. This has been repaired twice what can be done to correct the problem?.

3 Brake Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2008

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that the brake lights stopped working and the gear shifter failed. He referenced NHTSA campaign id number 04v106000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). The dealer stated that the brake switch and wiring harness were faulty. They would not repair the vehicle according to the recall because his VIN was not included. The contact was informed that he would have to pay for the repairs. The failure mileage was 64,000.

4 Brake Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2004

While driving 70 mph in cruise control the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealership was notified and installed a new brake light switch.


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