I don't have the information for all the above but could find it if necessary. I am more concerned about the head gasket which needs to be replaced. I was never made aware that there was a problem that could happen at any time. I do not know what to do and, living on a small pension and social security, do not have thge money to repair or replace the vehicle.
1993 Mercury Sable steering problems
26 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 26
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Linkages: tie rod assembly5
- Hydraulic power assist: pump5
- Rack and pinion4
- Hydraulic power assist system4
- Steering wheel/handle bar3
- Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections3
- Linkages: rod: relay: connecting1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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 1993 Mercury Sable owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Steering has binding noise, front end suspension rattles and vibrates.
Whenever vehicle was in overdrive, it would jerk and then stall out when turning corners. This caused power steering to lock up. Took vehicle to dealership, and was informed nothing could be done about it. Vehicle was not recalled.*ak consumer was informed that his vehicles VIN was not included in recall, so consumer had the head gasket and thermostat replaced and paid for repairs. Transmission is now going out. Right outer tie rod end replaced, was causing a squeaking noise when turning steering wheel. Windshield washer pump failed and caused a leak. Headlight switch failed.
This is my mother's car. I purchased it in spruce pine, nc for her. She has given me power of att. For this difficulty. Her car lost coolant, she took it to the ford dealer in nj. He checked and told her to drive it and come back in a week. The car overheated due to head gaskets. It engine was ruined- headgaskets, housings, rings, bearings, water pump. Paid $3000.00 in repairs, but rings and bearings were not replaced. No oil pressure, uses oil, and rack & pinion then went out. Has 80000 on it now. Dealer knew 3.8 engines had problems back to '89. No satisfaction- no workable car. Ford will pay for new engine up to 1994 even though this problem has been there since 1989. Please help.
Pcv valve replaced.
While driving about 40-45 MPH, vehicle just died and there was no power at all. Driver was able to pull to the side of the road safely. After about 25-30 minutes, vehicle started back up. Vehicle was towed to a garage. Power steering lines were leaking, which caused the vehicle to die. Repairs have been made to the vehicle. *ak
While driving power steering goes out. Consumer was making a left and heard a popping sound. Also, transmission jerks & shakes. Power windows won't work when in reverse. Consumer has had car for 4 days. There is a extended warranty, consumer will take back vehicle to dealer to have checked out.
Engine gasket and power steering pump leaking.
Outer tie rods failed. Mjs
Consumer has been experiencing problems with power steering. When consumer maneuvers the steering wheel, hears a grinding noise. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Questions about the 1993 Mercury Sable steering
Does the 1993 Mercury Sable have steering problems?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Mercury Sable, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Mercury Sable steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 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 1993 Mercury Sable problems
Engine 356Lights 62Suspension 52Brakes 48Transmission 48Electrical 46Visibility 46Body 35Acceleration 25Airbags 24Fuel system 22Seat belts 8Tires 4Locks 2Seats 2
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