Arriving home from dinner, found rear glass of my 1999 mercury sable wagon had exploded. There was glass all over my drive way. The glass was found up to 5 feet from the vehicle. Police investigated and determined that the rear glass panel in fact exploded from the inside of the vehicle outward, probably due to a change in temperature.
1999 Mercury Sable visibility complaints
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Consumer stated windshield wipers would not work fast enough in heavy rain. Mr manufacturer notified. *tt
Consumer called complain about the windshield washer system having problems with a white part around the windshield. Dealer stated that is how the windshield works. Also stated that when the windshield is on use it scratches the windshield on the vehicle. Ts
On a recently purchased 1999 mercury sable there are minute scratches within the area of the windshield swept by the wipers. These scratches act as a refractor causing glare when traveling toward the sun and from oncoming vehicles lights and overhead street lights, etc. Upon further investigation it was noted that when the washer was actuated that the wipers would make an upward sweep prior to fluid being dispensed onto the windshield. The wiper action scoured the windshield with the dirt or deposits on the glass causing these scratches. My wife stated the glare is similar to that she experience prior to her cataract surgeries. From a recent discussion with a service manager of a ford dealer it was learned that most late model ford products washer operate the same way, I.e. The washer pump motor and wiper motor are energized simultaneously and the delay of the fluid application is due the fluid having to be pumped from a remote reservoir. Nlm
The windshield wipers turn on without the switch being turned on. This occurs randomly and can be aggravated when the car goes over a bump. Nlm
While driving 1999 mercury sable with 22800 miles ,the windshield wipers will come on for no apparent reason. Causing distraction for driver when driving. Dealership and mercury divison aware of problem unable to fix problem due to warranty expiration.
Windshield wipers come on, for 1 to 3 swipes then shut back off, startling the driver. Soon to have young driver in household. I hope this doesn't end in accident from dealing with this problem.
Windshield wipers engage by themselves without warning startling the driver,they turn themselves off after a few swishes.
When air conditionor or heater is on vehicle fills up with exhaust fumes.
While making a left turn with turn signal and windshield wipers on, windshield wiper fluid would automatically come out. Visiblity would be very difficult since the fluid came out unexpectedly, and consumer could get into an accident.
There are a bunch of little specks through out the windshield that makes driving hard when the sun is shining. The problem was reported to manufacturer and dealership. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further details.
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