1996 Mercury Sable visibility problems

26 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 26
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core
10
Windshield
8
Windshield wiper/washer
6
Sun/moon roof assembly
1
Rearview mirrors/devices: interior
1
Power window devices and controls
1
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mercury Sable visibility problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Mercury Sable visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Mercury Sable owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Engine, Visibility · CA

Coolant turned to acid and cause corrusion to heater plug and water pump.dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Mar 30, 2001 · Visibility · AL

Heater core failed twice. Never notified of recall. Spent over $1000.00 to replace. No concern from any dealer.

Filed May 19, 2000 · Visibility · TX

Heater core failed. Steam & fumes were coming through the vents. Water was exiting from outside. Had no prior warning of any problem. Was previously recalled for heater core.

Filed Mar 20, 2000 · Steering, Visibility · MO

Power steering goes on and off at will, causing consumer's windows not to operate. Problem still occurs after vehicle had been taken in for repair. *ak

Filed Feb 8, 2000 · Visibility · VA

Heat and defogger do not work due to a faulty heater core. Driver is not able to see in wet conditions. Dealer has not seen vehicle

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Seat belts, Visibility · FL

Had rec'd recall notice #98v198000 in mail. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle for appt. Had vehicle repaired. Been having problems with heater core which was replaced 6 times. Coolant system blowing into vehicle. Can smell it. Mechanic can not locate cause of problem.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Visibility · FL

Heater core failded three times within a year

Filed Sep 15, 1999 · Visibility · FL

The heater core had blown out 6 times since it was repaired under recall. Would start blowing ant-ifreeze inside of vehicle, even when air conditioner is off.

Filed Jul 30, 1999 · Engine, Visibility · MA

Owner had heater core replaced 3 times,and fumes still enter into the vehicle, owner thinks fumes can cause fire.

Filed Jul 27, 1999 · Visibility · IL

While driving in heavy rain on highway, signaled to exit and wipers froze causing loss of vision. Had to exit highway by looking at shoulder of road. Stopped car and played with wiper switch, turning off and on. Wipers fail when right turn signal applied. Called dealership where purchased and told no recall on vehicle. Wife remembers hearing about same problem on tv. Looking for information on bulletin or recall.

Questions about the 1996 Mercury Sable visibility

Does the 1996 Mercury Sable have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Mercury Sable, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Mercury Sable visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercury Sable visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mercury Sable have the most visibility problems?

The Mercury Sable model years with the most visibility complaints are 1993 (46 complaints), 2002 (27 complaints) and 1996 (26 complaints).