2000 Mercury Sable Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 12%of 464 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,082miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Mercury Sable, 12% of the 464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,082 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On three occasions over past few weeks, my headlights have gone out while driving at night. They both turn off for 1-3 seconds, and then turn back on. All other lights (interior instrument lights, and exterior parking lights) remain on. I did not hit any bumps or have any other shaking that would indicate a loose wire. This was both headlights, so I do not expect a loose bulb or single wire.”
NHTSA complaint #10139295, filed 2005-10, 95,600 miles“The back brake lights are not working again. (4th time) also, the car will not move out of park after you start the car. I know these two problems are related to the brake switch. This item has been (replaced) two other times. I am putting the powers that be on notice that if I am in a crash because of this safety issue, I am responsible for it. Also, there is some sort of electrical problem that will keep the car for starting.”
NHTSA complaint #10018452, filed 2003-05, 12,000 miles“I have a fully loaded 2000 Mercury Sable ls that has a major problem. The car has automatic on headlights and driving lights. Sometimes when I am driving down the road the headlights go out. Strange, the parking lights stay on but no headlights. This morning I had to pull off the highway and almost got hit by a rock truck. Turn the car off and on and they come back on. Also, sometimes when you manually turn the switch they will come back on. This could result in a major incident if this would happen when I'm driving along a 70 MPH on the interstate and the lights went out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10192093, filed 2007-05, 64,245 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10157838, filed 2006-05, 48,000 miles“Upon starting the vehicle, it would not shift out of park. There were no brake lights. The consumer stated that he turned the key to first click, he pressed the gear shifter down and shifted the gears. The gas station replaced the brake light switch. The brake switch was replaced once before per Mercury division recall in march, 2001.”
NHTSA complaint #10034566, filed 2003-09, 17,748 milesRelated recalls
- 04V106000Mar 2, 2004Certain passenger vehicles are being recalled to correct a problem with a malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring. This malfunctioning could…Covers: Mercury Sable 2000–2003, Ford Taurus 2000–2003
- 01V075000Mar 12, 2001Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. Due to the use of incorrect material by a supplier, the headlamp switch knob can fracture and…Covers: Mercury Sable 2000, Ford Excursion 2000, Taurus 2000
- 01V078000Mar 12, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. If the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can…Covers: Mercury Sable 2000–2001, Ford Taurus 2000–2001
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | 13% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 54 | 12% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 | 13 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 27 | 7% |
| 1993 | 63 | 9% |
| 1992 | 13 | 4% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 8 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mercury Sable
158 complaintsVehicle speed control
71 complaintsBrakes
67 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTires
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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