Visibility Problems of Mercury Sable

Mercury Sable owners have reported 166 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield (39 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's defogger heater (22 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Mercury Sable

The Windshield problem

Heater/defroster fan has failed. This also prevents the a/c from clearing the windshield of condensation.   Read details...

The Defogger Heater problem

Ford taurus and the Mercury Sable's have a problem with water leaking into the heater core box which eventually causes the heater motor and stop working. I understand from reading post on the internet that is apparently a design flaw.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Mercury Sable 2009 windshield wipers clog with snow and make windshield completly opaque. Scraping snow/slush off only works for five minutes. I have had to pull off to roadside in traffic to repeatedly clean the windshield. Wipers cannot be adequatly cleaned during event.   Read details...

The Defogger problem

Tl the contact owns a 2000 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that the defrost feature for the front windshield did not work. The contact stated that the failure occurred every time the defroster was activated for the past three years.   Read details...

The Blower problem

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle from the cap above the cabin filter, which caused the blower motor to fail. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 03v087000 (visibility:windshield) but did not confirm if the vehicle was   Read details...




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