Table 1 shows five common visibility related problems of the 1998 Mercury Sable. The number one most common problem is related to the windshield (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the power window (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Windshield problems | |
| Power Window problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Defogger problems |
Windshield has swirls inside of glass. This causes poor visibility, especially at night. Alright during daylight. Has to go back to dealer according to glass CO. Swirls are getting worse due to being more noticeable during the day. Read details...
Vehicle had been parked in garage. Wife started car in order to back out when rear window shattered or exploded without warning. Glass exploded outward covering the intire rear half of the vehicle's interior. No injuries. Read details...
The cabin air filter equipment leaks rainwater into the vehicle on the passenger side. This creates an excessive amount of moisture in the vehicle, hence causing excessive fogging of the window glass, obstructing the driver's view of the road, presenting the opportunity for collision due to reduced Read details...