Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2002)
12.
Position the harness back over the steering column and into place, then secure the push-pin retainer(s) to the brake pedal bracket. Be sure the
excess wiring is positioned so it does not interfere with any moving components. Use the supplied tie straps to secure the wires. Install one to
secure the plastic brace to the brake pedal bracket and the other to secure the wires as necessary. See Figure 7.
13.
Connect the stop lamp switch electrical connector.
14.
Connect the adjustable pedal motor connector, if equipped, and the speed control deactivation switch.
15.
Connect the battery negative cable and remove the memory saver.
16.
Check stop lamp and brake shift interlock operation.
Attachment IV - Questions and Answers
Q.
Why are you recalling these vehicles?
A.
We have found an unacceptably high rate of potential failure in the stop lamp switch and/or associated wiring on these vehicles. Customers will be
notified to take their cars into a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer to have the stop lamp switch replaced with a more robust design and a wiring
harness repair.
Q.
What happens in the affected vehicles?
A.
In some cases, the stop lamp switch can fail, causing the car's brake lights to either stay on, or not come on at all, regardless of the position of the
brake pedal. If the stop lamp switch fails, and the brake lights do not come on, then the vehicle cannot be shifted out of park.
Q.
What about vehicles built before the 2000 model year? What about 2004 cars?
A.
Taurus and Sable vehicles built before model year 2000 had a different switch design. The switch was changed for the 2000 model year. This
switch was used through February 2003. Design improvements were implemented in March 2003 and are currently in production in the 2004
vehicles.
Q.
Why are fixed pedal and adjustable pedal vehicles affected in 2000 MY vehicles and only adjustable pedal vehicles affected in 2001 - 2003 MY
vehicles?
A.
Design improvements for fixed pedal vehicles were implemented for 2001 MY vehicles. Design improvements for adjustable pedal vehicles were
not implemented until March 2003.
Q.
What happened in the first recall (01S08) of these cars? Why wasn't the problem fixed right the first time?
A.
The original service action included only vehicles equipped with the optional adjustable pedal assemblies. Investigation in 2001 concluded that
grease from the adjustable pedal assembly was migrating to the switch and causing it to malfunction. The service fix involved removing the
exposed grease. However, we have now found that grease in the mechanism can continue to cause the concern. In addition, the possible wiring
harness concern being addressed in this action was not completely understood at the time of the initial recall.
