Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report
1987 Mercury Sable Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 1987 Mercury Sable, 1% of the 76 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 87V017000Feb 19, 1987Road salt induced erosion of the wiper motor conductor strips could cause localized thermal stress within the glass.Covers: Mercury Sable 1986–1987, Ford Taurus 1986–1987
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 19 | 9% |
| 2002 | 27 | 6% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 21 | 8% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 22 | 10% |
| 1996 | 27 | 9% |
| 1995 | 15 | 4% |
| 1994 | 25 | 6% |
| 1993 | 47 | 7% |
| 1992 | 13 | 4% |
| 1991 | 7 | 3% |
| 1990 | 6 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1987 Mercury Sable
Body and structure
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Mercury Sable
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology