Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
04V106000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/03/1999 to 08/18/2000V (Vehicle)93878904/05/2004ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/02/200403/09/2004
Defect SummaryCertain passenger vehicles are being recalled to correct a problem with a malfunctioning stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring. this malfunctioning could render the stop lamps inoperable or cause them to stay on all the time. this could cause confusion to a following driver, which could lead to a crash.
Consequence SummaryIn addition, if the switch and/or associated wiring fail in the open position, the brake lights will not actuate and the driver will not be able to shift the vehicle out of
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove the stop lamp switch and associated wiring assembly and install a newly designed stop lamp switch and wire assembly. owner notification is expected to begin on april 5, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NotesFord recall no. 04s12.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
01V075000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/08/1999 to 12/06/1999V (Vehicle)7400004/09/2001MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/12/200103/21/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. due to the use of incorrect material by a supplier, the headlamp switch knob can fracture and separate from the headlamp switch.
Consequence SummaryThis would cause difficulty for the driver to activate the headlamps, which could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the headlamp switch knob. owner notification began april 9, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH
01V078000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/03/1999 to 08/14/2000V (Vehicle)15700003/22/2001MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/12/200103/21/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. if the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon build up, and potentially, a short circuit.
Consequence SummaryA short circuit could lead to either the brake lamps staying on, or to a loss of brake lamp function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the brake lamp switch and wipe down the adjustable pedal assembly to remove excess grease. owner notification began march 22, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
9922711/01/19996089688Some vehicles may have moisture / condensation visible in the headlamp or taillamp outer edge areas after washing or rainfall. *tt03/03/2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
9924311/29/19996090186On some vehicles, the front windshield wipers may operate while the multifunction switch is in the off position. *tt03/10/2000

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
RQ03008FORD MOTOR COMPANY10/23/200303/05/2004BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE04V106000
 Ford conducted a recall in march, 2001 to correct a defect affecting the brake light switch in my 2000 through early-2001 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with power adjustable pedals (recall 01v-078).rq03-008 was opened to investigate complaints concerning the remedy and scope of 01v-078.odi's analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
RQ03008FORD MOTOR COMPANY10/23/200303/05/2004BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE04V106000
 Ford conducted a recall in march, 2001 to correct a defect affecting the brake light switch in my 2000 through early-2001 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with power adjustable pedals (recall 01v-078).rq03-008 was opened to investigate complaints concerning the remedy and scope of 01v-078.odi's analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
RQ03008FORD MOTOR COMPANY10/23/200303/05/2004BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE04V106000
 Ford conducted a recall in march, 2001 to correct a defect affecting the brake light switch in my 2000 through early-2001 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with power adjustable pedals (recall 01v-078).rq03-008 was opened to investigate complaints concerning the remedy and scope of 01v-078.odi's analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
RQ03008FORD MOTOR COMPANY10/23/200303/05/2004BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE04V106000
 Ford conducted a recall in march, 2001 to correct a defect affecting the brake light switch in my 2000 through early-2001 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with power adjustable pedals (recall 01v-078).rq03-008 was opened to investigate complaints concerning the remedy and scope of 01v-078.odi's analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH
RQ03008FORD MOTOR COMPANY10/23/200303/05/2004BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE04V106000
 Ford conducted a recall in march, 2001 to correct a defect affecting the brake light switch in my 2000 through early-2001 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with power adjustable pedals (recall 01v-078).rq03-008 was opened to investigate complaints concerning the remedy and scope of 01v-078.odi's analysis identified concerns with post-repair failures in recalled vehicles,failures in my 2001-02 vehicles with adjustable pedals that were not included in recall 01v-078, and failures in my 2000 vehicles with fixed pedals.(note: the manufacturer failure data in this resume includes all crashes and injuries, but the complaint information is limited to my 2001-02 vehicles that were not included in the scope of recall 01v-078.)on march 1, 2004, ford notified nhtsa of a safety defect in my 2000 through early-2003 taurus and sable vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals and my 2000 subject vehicles equipped with fixed pedals (recall 04v-106).the notification identified three factors contributing to brake light circuit failures:(1) continuing grease contamination issues that prompted 01v-078; (2) misalignment of the booster rod pin and the brake light switch; and (3) wire assembly fatigue.the first two conditions were limited to vehicles with adjustable pedals and the latter condition affected vehicles with fixed pedals.ford will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the brake light switch and associated wiring replaced with a re-designed brake light switch and wiring assembly.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
04/10/2011150000
 My 2000 sable auto light switch wont work wanting to know if there is a recall on this part?
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
07/09/200548000110/12/2000
 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. *nm
04/20/200129000308/16/2001
 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.*ak 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
370001
 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. *ak
1
 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.*ak
1321
 When emergency parking brakes are engaged the rear brake lights come on and stay on. this results in the battery dying out. *ak
1
 The recall remedy for recall 01 v 078 000 for brake light has failed.*ak
05/21/20031
 Nhtsa recall repair of the adjustable pedals failed. nhtsa recall # 01-v-078-000. *nlm
03/28/20033
 The brake lights and tail lights did not function when the brake pedal was applied. *jb. replaced wire line that connected brake control switch at pedal. *ak
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. *mr
 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.*ak
 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.*ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
10/15/200638165103/15/2000
 Brake switch failure.... the same brake switch and failure covered in a previous recall! *jb
10080101/26/2001
 Vehicle was stuck in park, and brake lights would not go off. took vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced the wiring stop lamp 01s08. 10,000 miles later, problem recurred.*ak
05/29/2003460001
 While driving, another motorist informed the consumer the brake lights on the vehicle stayed on all the time and other motorists were unable to tell when the consumer was actually braking. the dealer replaced the brake light switch. *ak examination of the switch showed a small plastic nub which held contacts open wore down and allowed contacts to stay closed all the time. *ph *jb
240002
 Problems with 2000 mercury sable brake light switch.*mr on two occasions the brake light switch melted and discolored which caused the brake light to stay on. *ts *jb
1
 The brake lights malfunctioned by constantly remaining illuminated whether or not foot is applied to pedal. this occurred as a result of foot pedal grease coming into contact with the stop lamp socket. related recall 01v078000, but consumer's vehicle not included due to vin. *ak
04/15/200228141209/29/2000
 Brake light switch replacement for 2000 mercury sable. *mr the vehicle needed a brake light switch on two separate occasions. *scc *jb *cb
05/27/2003680001
 Vehicle's brake light switch malfunctioned. *tt
05/21/20031
 Nhtsa recall repair of the adjustable pedals failed. nhtsa recall # 01-v-078-000. *nlm
05/07/200312000406/01/2000
 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. *jb
04/17/2003407/07/2000
 The rear brake lights did not illuminate when the brake was applied. *nlm the brake light switch was replaced 4 times which one out of the 4 repairs was recall related. also the abs light was illuminated. once the switch failed the shifter would not come out of park position. on another occasion, the sun roof was inoperative. *tt
07/23/2002203/01/2001
 I purchased new, and still own this vehicle. at 27083 miles, the rear brake lights stuck in the on position. bill dube ford of dover, nh replaced the brake light switch free of all costs to me under recall notice # 01s08. at 45395 miles the rear brake lights again stuck in the on position. however, brighton ford-mercury of brighton, mi refused to replace the defective switch under the recall notice claiming that, since the switch had already been replaced under the recall notice, fords only responsibility was to warrant the replaced switch for a period not to exceed 12000 miles or 12 months. as a consequence, i paid $63.33 to have the switch replaced. based on the fact that all three switches, ie., the original equipment switch, and both replacement switches had identical part numbers (yf1z*13480*aa) how can i be assured that: 1) ford motor company and/or the supplier of the switch ever made any attampt to redesign the switch. with the same part number, there could be thousands of defective switches still in the marketplace. 2) the replacement switch, currently installed, will not fail in approx. 25000 miles just as the first two switches failed. 3) the lives of my family members, including myself, will not be in jeopardy every 27000 miles because of a rear-end collision resulting from someone's mistaken identity of the constantly on brake lights for running lights, 4) why ford motor company, or any automobile manufacturer, is not held responsible for the costs of replacing parts involved in a recall until a permanent fix is found? nlm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
02/28/2007642451508/07/2000
 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. this has been happening for about 3 months now. *tr
10/10/200595600107/01/2000
 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. *nm
2002/25/2000
 With each rain or wash the right front headlight assemble takes in moisture, causing condenses on the inside of the glass and remains for several day until evaporation takes place.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
03/20/20032
 When the consumer tried to turn the headlights on the switch button came off. *nlm both rear windows had become inoperative. scc
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
09/01/20041
 The switch to turn the headlights on and off broke off in the consumer's hand. *nm the stated there was a recall on the switch, however she was told her vehicle was not included because the part was made in a different place. *jb
09/10/200240000102/01/2000
 Nhtsa#12945-01-v-075-000: head lamp switch: due to use of incorrect material by a supplier switch lamp can fracture and separate from the head lamp switch:: consumer states she turn the switch off and knob fell off in her hand. dealer has been notified. mr *tt
05/16/2001
 Recall 01v075000 repairs were done in may 2001. sinc ethen, there is a problem again with headlight switch. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
05/21/20031
 Nhtsa recall repair of the adjustable pedals failed. nhtsa recall # 01-v-078-000. *nlm
03/28/20033
 The brake lights and tail lights did not function when the brake pedal was applied. *jb. replaced wire line that connected brake control switch at pedal. *ak
108/01/2000
 The tail lights remained on at all times whether the engine was running or not. nlm
10/30/20000
 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.*ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH
09/01/2011220000
 Tl* the contact owns 2000 mercury sable. the contact stated the vehicle had an adjustable pedal. the contact stated when grease from the brake pedal was on the brake light switch, it burned out. when the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel the brake light failed to work. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 01v078000 (exterior lighting: tail lights: switch), but the failure continued to occur and had to be replaced five times since the recall repair. the current mileage was 220,000.
01/01/19011
 Recall notice regarding 2000 mercury sable stop lamp switch and wiring.*mr the consumer received the recall april 2004. the consumer's problem is that because of his work schedule the dealer is already closed by the time he arrives in the area. therefore the consumer has been unable to schedule the service. *nm
10/25/200347190105/04/2000
 Brake pedal position switch failure that caused brake lights to fail. the same failure also occurred on june 7, 2002. in addition the brake light switch was replaced on april 19,2001 to comply with recall 01s08. the brake light switch is not the problem. it will fail again. *la
08/01/200317748205/01/2000
 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. *ak the brake switch was replaced once before per mercury division recall in march, 2001. *scc *jb
4000404/04/2003
 Brake light switch continued to fail, which was caused by grease contamination from the adjustable pedal linkage as stated in recall 01 v 078 000. ford failed to address the problem and stated the brake light switch was not under warranty. *ak *cb *jb
06/02/2003610/20/2000
 Nhtsa#01-v-078-000 vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. if the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon build up, and potentially a short circuit. the recall failed and the brake lamp switch was replaced 6 times. *ak *ts *jb
05/17/200346000207/01/2002
 While driving and without warning the electrical system failed. *nlm on several occasions, the brake lights remained on and/or came on by themselves after the engine was cut off. defective brake light switch assembly had to be replaced. cruise control would not deactivate at 76 mph. *tt *jb
03/19/2001
 The dealer does not have the parts available to perform recall 01v-078, the consumer has contacted the dealer on several occasions. nlm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
1
 Windshield wipers stopped operating when using the turn signal. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
11/01/2000
 Whenever turning on signal light to make a turn signal will stop before actually make the turn. please provide any further information.*ak
11/01/2001
 When turning a corner signal lights will go out before turn is complete. please provide any further information.*ak
11/01/2000110/01/2000
 When putting on turn signal and starting to turn, turn signal light will go off before turn is complete.*ak delaer stated the multifunction switch was faulty, also the driver seat belt does not retract properly.*slc
03/30/20001
 The left directional switch does not stay on. *yh