Multi function switch is defective. When using the right turn signal it makes the windshield wipers turn off, and the windshield wiper fluid will not come out.
1994 Mercury Sable: windshield wiper failure
7 of the 387 complaints about the 1994 Mercury Sable describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
While driving in a snow storm went to turn windshield wipers on, and they didn't respond at any speed.windshield wipers went out without warning. Contacted dealer.
Since the day the car was bought, the windshield wipers will turn off unexpectedly...as if there is a short. They will restart only if they are manually assisted. Non-related, the car will stop dead and will not restart for a minimum of 30 min. This happens every summer when the temperature is above 95 f and the car has driven 100 consecutive miles. This is usually a highway driving situation and has often left my wife and children stranded in the middle of the highway.
When vehicle makes a turn the wihndshield wipers stop. Once turn is complete they will resume. Manufacturer has not been notified.
Associated press reports the federal safety agency receiveing 25 complaints about ford taurus and mercury sable windshield wiper system failing. Both of our cars have had problems and we have had one replaced wiper motor. The sable has had two speedometers installed by the dealer. Now a third one is required. Ford has been contacted but I keep getting the "cann't do anything" for you story line.
Control switch for windshield wiper speed is intermittent. If wiper is on, activating turn signal can cause wiper to shut off. Some of the speed control positions are inactive.
Motor mounts are faulty. Also there is a problem with windshield wiper washer on vehicle. It does not work unless lights are on bright.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Mercury Sable wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1994 Mercury Sable?
7 of 387 owner complaints about the 1994 Mercury Sable (2%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Mercury Sable
Stalling 34Overheating 25Headlights 21Transmission failure 20Engine failure 17Jerking 11Fuel pump 10ABS 7Sudden acceleration 6Adaptive cruise 5Grinding brakes 5Coil spring 5Hesitation 5Slipping 5
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