The failure of the window motor was not to do with a fuse or window in locked position and remedied itself a few days after problem. No mechanical replacement was needed and there have been no further problems with the passenger window. The driver window is not functioning and in the down position. After exhausting all other options the diagnosis is the motor as being the culprit.
1997 Mercury Sable visibility complaints
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Windshield wiper switch wasn't working properly. Fuse was checked. After checking fuse box everything seemed to work fine. Subsequently, samething happened again. Consumer was contacting dealer.
Rear view mirror inoperative. Yh
Driver side window failed to go up or down.
Windows do not work. Nlm
The rear windshield suddenly shaterred while driving on a freeway! There was nothing that hit the car. The manufacturer refused to take care of this problem as the car was out of the warranty (mileage). The second problem regarding the radiator clamp occurred within 12 hours of my purchasing the car. Suddenly fumes came out of the engine with the 'low coolent' sign. Had to toe the car to the dealership who fixed it by putting a new clamp on the hose. The third complaint was noticed within 2-3 months of buying the car. The dealership fixed the problem by changing the malfunctioning switch. Never received any apologies from the company for the manufacturing defects. I don't know what is more to come....
Consumer was warming vehicle up and got out, went inside and the house and the vehicle caught on fire. Fire department came and they noticed that fire started from the right hand side of vent and iginition. Vehicle burned down completely. *ak
The consumer has been experiencing problems with heater core. The consumer has replaced heater core three times. The heater core leaks water in the vehicle. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
At 55,000 miles the heater core has prematurely malfunctioned and is leaking. Was replaced and the replacement also leaks. Cause unknown.
When driving and putting on the heater or defroster, there is hot heat blowing out and fogs up the windshield, making it very hard to see. Also, when using the turn signals, they don't work.
While driving on highway about 65 MPH on an open field the sun roof fell in the vehicle over the driver & passenger. Vehicle was taken to dealer & rapaired, dealer said: the cause of breaking was a rock on the road.
Vibration at speeds above 65mph.
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