When the gear shift indicates the vehicle is in drive, reverse or overdrive the power steering almost goes completely out and the vehicle loses all electrical power. (steering, radio, locks, dash instruments).
1996 Mercury Sable steering complaints
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Power steering assist is lost during deacceleration during cold weather (<320f) making it difficult to turn vehicle. Local dealer reviewed problem and could not determine cause during first two visits. Third visit they want to start swoping out components out at high $ cost. Ford customer assistance contacted with no results. Dealer requested to contact factory regional rep. For review for debugging and factory technical assistance. No results todate 2/17/00.
While traveling consumer lost control of vehicle as result of an accident.also, air bags did not deploy without any indication. Please provide further informaton.
My 1996 mercury sable has developed several power steering problems 1 month after warranty which ford dealer refuses to fix.
Power steering gear and the return line is leaking steering fluid. The dealer has been notified. Rack & pinion assembly (original) is defective.
When making a hard turn loud noise like banging occurs in the steering. Dealer is not aware of the problem yet. Provide further information.
Consumer was driving on dry pavement then all of a sudden no steering, which almost resulted in an accident.
Rack and pinion failed, was replaced and the replacement failed three months later.
Power steering rack gear assembly failed.
Clunking and popping noise from power steering unit during right turns, at any speed.
When the gear shift indicates the vehicle is in drive, reverse or overdrive the power steering almost goes completely out and the vehicle loses all electrical power/ windows/radio, etc. The vehicle will be checked by dealer.
When it rains and water gets into the engine the battery light comes on and experiences loss of power steering. The dealer said that this was a common occurrence, and advised the owner not to drive the vehicle when it rains. Owner also notified the manufacturer by mail of this problem.
Steering failure.
Power steering components emitting a groaning noise. Vehicle taken to the dealer for service regarding this problem five times, but problem was not resolved. Also, transmission roughly downshifts in first gear, resulting in excessive jerking.
Failed sway bar links caused clunking noise when turning.
While driving on the expressway at or about 70 MPH the bolts on the steering column fell on to the floor of the car, causing the wheel to turn in, owner had no control over vehicle after bolts came lose, this incident caused other accidents on the expressway, manfacturer contacted. *ak
Steering noise.
There is a noise coming from the steering column. Dealer recognizes problem, but can't fix it.
Steering wheel broke.
Problem with power steering, causing grinding sound.
Power steering failure resulting in grinding noise.
When steering wheel is turned to the right grinding noise occurs.
Steering problems due to high torque.
"clunking/popping" noise upon turning.
When turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel gets stiff and makes it diffacult to steer. Please describe.
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