Table 1 shows seven common visibility related problems of the 1996 Mercury Sable. The number one most common problem is related to the defogger heater (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield (eight problems).
Coolant turned to acid and cause corrusion to heater plug and water pump. Dealership is aware of problem. Read details...
Sloped windshield design causes dashboard to reflect in windshield, causing poor visibility. Read details...
While driving in heavy rain on highway, signaled to exit and wipers froze causing loss of vision. Had to exit highway by looking at shoulder of road. Stopped car and played with wiper switch, turning off and on. Wipers fail when right turn signal applied. Read details...