Issue ID | 219566 |
Internal NHTSA # | 722761 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | MERCURY |
Model | SABLE |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 07/04/00 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I had to replace the headlight switch twice since i owned the car (2 years). The switch overheats and actually burns/chars the metal contacts and melts the plug. It gets very hot to touch and the headlight and/or parking lights will shut off and turn on intermittently. I have spoken to other owners of the taurus/sable and they have reported the same problem. It cost me $125 each time to replace it (parts and labor), but i am worried about the possible fire that could occur. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | STATEN ISLAND, NY |
VIN pattern | 1MELM50U9SAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/03/98 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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