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Vehicle recall 01V078000 · March 12, 2001

Mercury Sable and Ford Taurus

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
A 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.
Remedy
Dealers 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
01V078000
Reported to NHTSA
March 12, 2001
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign
01S08
Owner notification
March 22, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected
157,000
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting › Tail lights › Switch
Recall 01V078000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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