1999 Mercury Sable visibility problems

Filed Jul 31, 2008 · Visibility · 104,000 miles · MI

I have a 1999 mercury sable. In january 11, 2008, I have replaced the windshield washer pump. On july 15, 2008, the pump stopped again. I have noticed that some of the 2000 mercury sables are on recall for the same problem. Might the 1999 mercury sable be looked at in this light to ascertain if this is a recurring problem?

Filed Jan 19, 2007 · Engine, Transmission · 12,000 miles · GA

Tl* - the contact has a 1999 mercury sable. The contact stated that when she purchased the vehicle may 22 2006, the vehicle did not have heat. The contact stated that she has had many problems with this vehicle since she purchased it. The vehicle operates with a high temperature reading, and the transmission seems to slip gears when you apply the gas pedal and back fires while switching gears. The dealer has not addressed the failures that the contact has experienced with her vehicle. The contact stated that october of 2006 was the last time she corresponded with the dealer and they still have done nothing to help her.

Filed May 1, 2006 · Visibility · 94,000 miles · NH

My mercury sable front windshield wipers turn on intermittently when you use the blinker and sometimes when you are just holding the steering wheel. Especially on a sunny day, this defect is a startling occurrence and could lead to an accident. I experienced the same problem on my other two 1999 ford vehicles. My 1999 expedition did the same thing and the multifunction switch was replaced under the ford program number 00b40. My 1999 taurus also did the same thing and the multifunction switch was replaced under the 36,000-mile warranty. This is obviously a known problem to ford and should be addressed. If it has happened to three 1999 vehicles in the same household, I am sure the problem is much more widespread and a safety recall is in order.

Filed Nov 28, 2005 · Visibility · 43,000 miles · WA

Dt: the contact stated the heater did not work. The dealership said that the heater core was blocked. The vehicle has not been fixed due to repair expense.

Filed Nov 17, 2005 · Visibility · NJ

The front windshield wiper turns on by itself, sometimes it only goes on once and other times it will do it for a few times. It used to only happen once every few months, now there are days that it happens every few minutes. I have not taken the car to the dealer yet, because I want to get more information on this to see if it will become a recall or not (since others have had the same problem).

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Engine, Visibility · MO

A burning odor was coming from the vents. Consumer noticed while turning on the heater this problem occurred more than once. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the heater core needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak the consumer stated that ford put the wrong fluid into the cooling system causing core to fail.

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · Visibility · OH

I own a 1999 mercury sable, bought it new. Since I have owned the car, windshield wipers will turn on periodically. This might happen no more than once or twice a year. Recently, while driving in a rainstorm, the washer fluid started to sprayeed out. It only lasted a split second and so far has not happened again. The washer fluid is a new occurence; before, it was just the wipers coming on and swishing a time or two.

Filed Jul 20, 2004 · Visibility · 150,000 miles · MA

1999 mercury sable - the windshield wipers come on by themselves. I have to turn them on and off to get them to stop. The first time it happened I thought I hit the them by mistake, but it has happened several times since.

Filed Jan 29, 2004 · Visibility · CA

I own a 1999 mercury sable. While I am driving, the windshield wipers turn on by themselves. This is a recurring problem that started sometime last fall. To turn them off, I have to turn them on and off several times.

Filed Jun 29, 2003 · Visibility · 24,000 miles · NY

I own a 1999 mercury sable with all the bells and whistles. For the past year my windshield wipers turn on by themselves while I'm driving. My hands are on the wheel so it's not as if I'm setting them off. Have there been any other complaints like mine? What is the cause? Is there a recall on this condition? Thank you. D thank you . Donna o.