Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mercury sable. When the contact took his vehicle to a local mechanic, corrosion was discovered in the steering column. He also discovered that he was experiencing the same failure listed in the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members). The manufacturer was unable to provide assistance; however, they stated that because it had exceeded ten years, the parts were unavailable. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 85,591. Updated 10/16/08. *lj the vehicle would pull to the side. Updated 10/17/08.
1992 Mercury Sable steering problems
28 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Rack and pinion6
- Steering wheel/handle bar4
- Linkages: tie rod assembly4
- Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections4
- Hydraulic power assist system4
- Linkages3
- Rack and pinion: rack2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mercury Sable steering problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Broken tie rods
There is no summary currently available
EA94008
Broken tie rods
There is no summary currently available
PE93058
What 1992 Mercury Sable owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Mercury sable 1992 power steering leaked. *bf the leak was coming from the rack and pinion.
Power steering hose failed. Fluid poured out on to very hot catalytic converter, producing fire in rear of engine compartment. Extinguished quickly but damage to wiring, vacuum line. Very dangerous for power steering line with flammable fluid to pass directly over catalyt converter.
Steering failed. Each front tire pointed different directions.
Right front tie rod failed in self -service car wash when exiting positioning cradle.
Suddenly lost power steering.after pump replaced hoses blew.2000 miles later,head gasket blew.
The problem is that the speed sensitive steering "oscilates" between low-effort & high-effort when driving through a curve. Makes vehicle tricky to control. Also exhibits intermittent pulling to either side that has not been eliminated by thorough front-end maintenance. Others with like vehicles report same problems.
Power steering hose ruptured and sprayed catalytic converter with fluid, causing a fire that burned part of the wire harness.
When turning car to the left or right there is a grinding noise present. Vehicle does not fully turn also, dealer has seen vehicle, and said steering rack was sending fluid into the power steering pump.
Consumer received recall letter concerning subframe, recall repairs completed. Recall number 98v323000. Loose steering wheel has too much play.
Questions about the 1992 Mercury Sable steering
Does the 1992 Mercury Sable have steering problems?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Mercury Sable, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Mercury Sable steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Mercury Sable steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Mercury Sable have bad steering?
The Mercury Sable model years with the most steering complaints are 1996 (35 complaints), 1999 (33 complaints) and 1992 (28 complaints).
Other 1992 Mercury Sable problems
Engine 151Transmission 61Brakes 41Body 29Electrical 28Acceleration 22Suspension 17Lights 13Visibility 13Airbags 11Tires 10Fuel system 5Seat belts 5Seats 5Locks 2Wheels 1
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