Brake Light Problems of Mercury Sable

Mercury Sable owners have reported 23 problems related to brake light (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the Sable.

1 Brake Light problem of the 2003 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 01/23/2016

This car was repaired under NHTSA campaign 04v106000. The recall work failed, causing the brake lights to not come on, and the vehicle to not shift out of park.

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2 Brake Light problem of the 2002 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 09/21/2015

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated and caused the battery to drain. The contact mentioned that the brake lights dimmed when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.

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3 Brake Light problem of the 2003 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 01/19/2015

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

4 Brake Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 07/15/2013

The contact owns a 2000 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that the brake lights continuously failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 157,000 and the current mileage was 159,000.

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5 Brake Light problem of the 2003 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 07/20/2009

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Sable. The contact experienced issues with shifting the gear shift into the appropriate gears. He could not move the gear shift at all, even when the brake pedal was depressed. He also noticed that the brake lights were inoperable when the brake pedal was depressed. The gear shift would not budge from the park position. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 04v106000. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were less than 157,000.

6 Brake Light problem of the 2004 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 01/18/2008

I have a 2004 Sable and the brake lights will not go off. I've tried changing the fuse to no avail. After researching, it seems that the 2000-2003 Ford taurus and Mercury Sables had recalls for faulty brake light switches. It appears that this is still a problem in the 2004 model!.

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7 Brake Light problem of the 2003 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 06/12/2007

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that he is experiencing brake light failure. He also stated that he could start the vehicle, but it failed to shift out of the park position. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that they would not pay for the repairs, although a recall was issued for the component. The current mileage is 51,000 and failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 07/16/08. Updated 07/16/08.

8 Brake Light problem of the 2001 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 12/01/2005

2001 Sable coolant light came on frequently. The coil springs make noise. The brake harness light was defective. All four tires needed air every week (dot numbers w2x8lh01802 and w2x8lh04102).

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9 Brake Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 07/09/2005

2000 Mercury Sable LS wagon rear roof brake light reflector. This brake lamp reflector lens has come apart because of a poor sealant used to glue the reflector lens to the body of the assembly. This leaves the top rear brake lamp exposed to the elements and no red reflective light for vehicles behind to see.

10 Brake Light problem of the 1997 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 07/25/2003

High brake light lens on 1997 Mercury Sable station wagon came off. While on my way to get it replaced at a dealer, I noticed another 1997 Mercury Sable station wagon with the same lens missing! prior compliant filed here claims that replacement of this lens will cost me $150. 00! why should the consumer have to pay for this? it is obviously a factory defect. I am glad that it is not life threatening, but still. . . . . . R. P.

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11 Brake Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 05/21/2003

Nhtsa recall repair of the adjustable pedals failed. Nhtsa recall # 01-v-078-000.

12 Brake Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 03/28/2003

The brake lights and tail lights did not function when the brake pedal was applied. . Replaced wire line that connected brake control switch at pedal.

13 Brake Light problem of the 1997 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 03/02/2003

High brake light lens on 97 Mercury Sable station wagon came off. In discussion with CO-worker he mentioned this is a common occurrence with this model. He thought the lens was glued on the assembly. Entire assembly had to be replaced at a cost of over $150. 00.

14 Brake Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 09/13/2002

Mfr# 01s08 & NHTSA# 01 v 075 000 / foot pedal grease/stop lamp: consumer states that the brake switch failed again. Dealer and the manufacturer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

15 Brake Light problem of the 1998 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 04/01/2002

No brake light appearing on light bulbs socket. Dealership is aware of problem. Brake light is only working when car is in reverse, there is no fuse information for brake light in the users manual and Ford motor CO can not find specs.

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16 Brake Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 04/20/2001

1 brake lights fail not covered under recall 1 year ago due to listing was taillight. Brake light switch will not let you shift the car. Has to be checked dayly. 2 oil leaks cause smoke will cost over $300 dollars to fix. 3. Service flashes are not covered. 10 to 15 miles per gallon. Causes pining nosie. 4. Defrost will cause wiring and a/c to smoke. Cause keyless remote car system to stop working. 5. Foot gets caught in brake and gas petal. Checked under recall by a new tech. Checked ok. 6. Transmission will cause car to jump back and forward when in park. From a falty valve body. 0. Dealer replaced electrical under warntee.

17 Brake Light problem of the 1999 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 09/05/2000

When driving, I have seen a few other recently-built Mercury Sable wagons "missing" their rear middle brake light. Thanks!.

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18 Brake Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Brake lights are stuck in illuminated mode. To get brake lights to go off a fuse has to be pulled, when this fuse is pulled it enables vehicle to shift gears. Dealr has not been contacted at this time.

19 Brake Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Brake lights remain illuminated and cannot be turned off unless brake switch that is located behind the brake pedal is disconnected. Please give any further details.

20 Brake Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Consumer complains of a brake light problem. The brake lights will not go off. They stay on, even when foot is not on the brake, and vehicle is in motion.

21 Brake Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Vehicle was taken to a dealer for recall# 01v078000 repairs concerning adjustable pedal assembly grease/brake lamps. Brake lights stopped functioning after the repair was done.

22 Brake Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

When emergency parking brakes are engaged the rear brake lights come on and stay on. This results in the battery dying out.

23 Brake Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

The recall remedy for recall 01 v 078 000 for brake light has failed.


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