1996 Mercury Sable steering problems

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 80,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercury sable. While driving at various speeds, a squeaking noise was heard under the vehicle, especially when slowing down, making turns, and reversing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cradle and subframe bushing were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, while driving at certain speeds and making right or left turns, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2002 · Steering · CT

Power steering failed while driving. Consumer had to turn vehicle off and restart vehicle to regain power steering.*ak

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Steering · TN

Rack and pinion steering was replaced under warranty in feb 2000. Currently, it needs to be replaced again.*ak consumer states dealership replaced the rack and pinion the first time, and now that it needs to be replaced again they are refusing, consumer was informed by dealership that things just happen.

Filed Apr 23, 2001 · Body, Brakes · MD

I have a number of worries with my vehicle. The following are: when playing the radio/tape deck, you hear a loud buzzing noise coming through the speakers even if the radio is turned down; when steering from left to right you'll hear a cranking noise coming from the front end of car; car does not absorb bumps at all, it rocks, makes knocking noise coming from somewhere near wheels; when driving on highway at a speed of about 50-70 MPH, car will sway, like a wind is blowing it away; feul sensor will float, you can not count on it to tell you how much gas you have; trunk hood flips up in the air so fast and hard, I have stunted my fingers before on it; the doors on the car have a sharp edge to it, if you don't stand back when opening the door, it can gash your leg; wind shield are a blind spot, to long, wipers are so strong they vibrate the car, unusually strong; back window on left side (passenger) will not roll up, or roll down sometimes; assembly of light moldings/fixtures in back of car are off(not evenly lined up), so is the leveling of trunk lid; car jumps when starting it up, like it's ready to pull off, even when your foot is on the brake; when moving the gears the car makes a knocking noise, and jumps also; brake light comes on and goes off at times; car loses power at times, even after the transmission was replaced in february, 2001; keyless alarm system is sensitive, sometimes a inconvience, if you pick keys up and touch the panic, or trunk release button it can be set off in the house, behind a brick wall.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Steering · WI

When driving and upon making left or right hand turns consumer heard a grinding noise coming from front end. Contacted dealer, dealer noted that right hand tie rod failed at 25 thousand miles. Also, left hand side tie rod failed at 44 thousand miles due to poor or no lubication. Tie rods have been replaced. Please provide any further details.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Steering · PR

When vehicle is placed into a driving gear power steering goes out. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Jun 16, 2000 · Steering, Transmission · CA · fire

Dealership replaced the defective rack and pinion assembly with another defective unit resulting in vehicle fire due to leakage of fluid.

Filed May 19, 2000 · Steering · IN

While driving inner tie rod unthreaded, causing vehicle to be undriveable. Dealer has repaired vehicle.

Filed Mar 28, 2000 · Steering · MI

When making a sharp right turn vehicle made a groaning noise. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Dealer determined the problem was related to rack and pinion steering. Rack and pinion steering has been replaced four times. Also, power steering pump has been replaced twice, along with the pressure and return hoses. Vehicle is still undriveable. Please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 20, 2000 · Steering, Visibility · MO

Power steering goes on and off at will, causing consumer's windows not to operate. Problem still occurs after vehicle had been taken in for repair. *ak