1994 Mercury Sable Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 6%of 387 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the visibility of the 1994 Mercury Sable, 6% of the 387 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had constant overheating problems with ths car. The problems range from cracked flush/fill valves, to hoses,to water pump failure. 03/30/2002 transmission started slipping. A mechanic at a local shop recommended adding fluid. The problem continued and each time the mechanic recommended adding fluid. No leak was determined. Problem continued until the transmission went out in 07/2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10069437, filed 2004-01, 133,295 miles“Associated press reports NHTSA receiveing 25 complaints about ford taurus and Mercury Sable windshield wiper system failing. Both of our cars have had problems and we have had one replaced wiper motor. The Sable has had two speedometers installed by the dealer. Now a third one is required. Ford has been contacted but I keep getting the cann't do anything for you story line.”
NHTSA complaint #705547, filed 1999-04“The key insert does not align, have had 2 transmissions in 5 years. (I know to check my fluids) new engine, & the paint is awful. Engine, motor, gas, gasps and jerks with me. Have had motor mounts replaced, nothing helps. Heater coil(?) went out, I have no heat now. We had to bypass. The rest I have not been able to afford to repair. I hate this car. I am worried everytime I get in it that my mother and I are not going to get home. I have had the car towed so many times, the man who does the towing knows me and my car on sight. I will not go more than 30 miles fromt he house. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070159, filed 2004-01“Immediately after the purchase of the vehicle, the heater failed. The dealer informed the consumer of a previous recall regarding the engine and advised that the vehicle should not be driven until engine was replaced, consumer feels the recall information should have been given prior to purchase of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #785643, filed 2002-03“Compressor lock up,broke surpentine belt,wrap around damper damaged oil seal &damper broke or crack A/C lines. Replaced A/C compressor A/C muffler assy & o rings & evac & recharge system....rear passenger door, replaced window motor , passenger door , replaced window motor & switch. Steering hangs up or gets stuck,makes wining noise, front end rattles,pops &makes cracking noise,rear axle sounds like its going to fall out,worse car I've ever owned!”
NHTSA complaint #734752, filed 2000-10Visibility (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 1994 Mercury Sable
142 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsEquipment
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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