Tail Light Problems of Mercury Sable

Mercury Sable owners have reported 7 problems related to tail 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 Tail Light problem of the 2001 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 08/25/2003

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.

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2 Tail 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.

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3 Tail 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.

4 Tail Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 10/30/2000

When stepping on brake pedaltail lights will not come on. To make it work, will have to step not hard on pedal, and move pawl from park.

5 Tail Light problem of the 1996 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 12/06/1999

Tail lamp bulb failed and replaced. Yh.

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6 Tail Light problem of the 1997 Mercury Sable

Failure Date: 07/01/1999

Tail light bulbs failed.

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7 Tail Light problem of the 2000 Mercury Sable

The tail lights remained on at all times whether the engine was running or not. Nlm.

Other Common Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercury Sable

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Brake Light Switch problems	31
Brake Light problems	23
Headlights problems	20
Exterior Lighting problems	13
Tail Light Switch problems	10
Turn Signal Switch problems	8
Tail Light problems	7
Headlight Switch problems	7
Turn Signal problems	5
Back Up Lights problems	2

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