1991 Mercury Sable Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 221 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 1991 Mercury Sable, 3% of the 221 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Other than the rest of my problems with the above my newest complaint is that I just found out that due to the fact ford installed an aluminim piston where there should have been a steel one which is the only one available now since you discovered your problems. My car is in the shop right now and I'm being told it will cost between $1200.00 - $1500.00 to fix due to ford's poor design. This is not my first Sable wagon. The first one had all kinds of A/C problems and I'm getting tired of paying for your mistakes. My A/C is out now, I replace brake pads all the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10070144, filed 2004-01“Consumer stated the brakes were never satisfactory from the date of purchase, consumer complained to the dealer but was always told that the brakes were ok, the brakes were pulsating and there was excessive dust on the wheels, consumer stated the defect was the front rotors, which were eventually replaced, however consumer stated the dealer did not honor the recall before or after the vehicle was purchased, the dealer also cleaned and adjusted the rear brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #565302, filed 2002-04“Consumer began to experience windshield wiper motor defect since december,97. When turning windshield wipers off the blades remain in the upright position.”
NHTSA complaint #836136, filed 1999-03Visibility (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 1991 Mercury Sable
101 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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