you have 3 screw in the lower plastic steering wheel cover - star head screws. Undo the screws and snap the upper case off. There are 2 torx screws holding the switch to the steering column. Undo the screws and pop off the 2 wire harnesses. Should take less than 10 minutes. switches can be found at Napa Auto - approx $87 plus tax. Good luck
The 2001 Mercury Sable has the most common hook-end wiper arms on front and rear. See the Sources and Related Links section below for installation videos. Also, purchase the replacement blades first and there will be additional instructions/illustrations on the replacement packages. Locate and press the tab or button where the wiper blade is inserted into the hook of the wiper arm and pull wiper blade out of hook. You may have to rotate and flex the blade to make enough clearance for the hook to pass through.
On a 1999 Mercury Sable : In the fuse panel by the brake pedal : ( # 17 is a 30 amp fuse for the front wiper / washer )
The 1993 Mercury Sable takes 20" replacement windshield wiper blades on both sides front (and a 14" rear wiper blade if applicable). See sources and related links below for more information. Since there are over 22 different wiper arm attachments, do not buy wipers just by length only - be sure to lookup exact wiper blade part numbers by vehicle make, model and year for the brand wiper you decide to purchase. This ensures correct length AND correct attachment.
They changed the length of the rear wiper blade mid way through the year. To be safe, go with the 16" rather than the 18". The 2003 Mercury Sable has the most common hook-end wiper arms. See the Sources and Related Links section below for installation videos. Also, purchase the replacement blades first and there will be additional instructions/illustrations on the replacement packages. Locate and press the tab or button where the wiper blade is inserted into the hook of the wiper arm and pull wiper blade out of hook. You may have to rotate and flex the blade to make enough clearance for the hook to pass through.
There could be a bad or melted electric connection on the wiper switch connector.
The wiper control module is mounted on a bracket near the steering column support bracket.
Typical Ford wiper switch malfunction. The wiper switch needs to be replaced.
1996-2002 Mercury Sable Replacement Wiper Blades:Driver side: 24"Passenger side: 20"Rear: 18"See sources and related links below for more information. Since there are currently over 22 different wiper arm attachments, do not buy wipers just by length only - be sure to lookup exact wiper blade part numbers by vehicle make, model and year for the brand wiper you decide to purchase. This ensures correct length AND correct attachment.
The switch for the rear wiper is on the same lever as the front wipers. It's a circular switch that turns forward & backward.
The 1993 Mercury Villager takes 22" replacement windshield wiper blades on both sides front.
The switch just pops out of the dashboard.
The 1992 Mercury Sable wiper blade sizes are 20" wiper blades on both sides front and a 14" rear wiper. See sources and related links below for more information. Since there are over 22 different wiper arm attachments, do not buy wipers just by length only - be sure to lookup exact wiper blade part numbers by vehicle make, model and year for the brand wiper you decide to purchase. This ensures correct length AND correct attachment.