Two problems related to sun roof have been reported for the 1997 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving on highway about 65 mph on an open field the sun roof fell in the vehicle over the driver & passenger. Vehicle was taken to dealer & rapaired, dealer said: the cause of breaking was a rock on the road.
The rear windshield suddenly shaterred while driving on a freeway! there was nothing that hit the car. The manufacturer refused to take care of this problem as the car was out of the warranty (mileage). The second problem regarding the radiator clamp occurred within 12 hours of my purchasing the car. Suddenly fumes came out of the engine with the 'low coolent' sign. Had to toe the car to the dealership who fixed it by putting a new clamp on the hose. The third complaint was noticed within 2-3 months of buying the car. The dealership fixed the problem by changing the malfunctioning switch. Never received any apologies from the company for the manufacturing defects. I don't know what is more to come. . . .