1997 Mercury Sable lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 15 complaints for the 1997 Mercury Sable, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 5% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
When driving and putting on the heater or defroster, there is hot heat blowing out and fogs up the windshield, making it very hard to see. Also, when using the turn signals, they don't work.
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.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Mercury Sable
- Transmission 43 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Cruise control 28 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 24 complaints
- Seat belts 22 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints