1992 Mercury Sable visibility problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1992 Mercury Sable — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Windshield wipers do not completely turn off and move to "stowed" position when the control knob is turned off; the blades stay up a little on the windshield. Wiper motor continues to make wipers move slightly. This is an intermittent problem. It has happened several times over the past couple of…”
filed Nov 3, 1999
“In april 1996 windshield wipers would stopped working in rain and ice storms. We had to pull off of the highway many times to try to clean the windows while on a couple different trips. They would stop anywhere on the windshield. In december 1996, fed up took car into the ford dealer. The dealer…”
filed Mar 28, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm. *tt
02107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 27, 2002Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
01156 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 6, 2001This information is a supplement to the wiper system service information provided in the workshop manuals. This service information is intended as an aid to assist in diagnosis and repair of erratic wiper system…
011201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2001
Visibility problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 Sable | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Sable | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Sable | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 Sable | 26 | 6% |
| 2001 Sable | 10 | 2% |
| 2000 Sable | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 Sable | 21 | 8% |
| 1998 Sable | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 Sable | 22 | 10% |
| 1996 Sable | 27 | 9% |
| 1995 Sable | 15 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Mercury Sable
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.