Clunking and popping noise from power steering unit during right turns, at any speed.
1996 Mercury Sable: clunking or noise when steering
5 of the 302 complaints about the 1996 Mercury Sable describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
- 20081
- 19993
- 19981
- 19972
- 19965
- 19951
- 19934
- 19911
- 19901
What owners say
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.
Steering noise.
Power steering failure resulting in grinding noise.
"clunking/popping" noise upon turning.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Experiencing a squeaking and / or popping noise from the front outer tire rods
- Some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning
- Diagnostic service tips on passive anti theft system ( pats )
- The front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt may slip momentarily in wet conditions causing a reduction in...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a steering groan noise
- Repeat power steering grunt/groan after completion of TSB 97-02-04
- Groan or moan noise from the power steering when returning from a right turn
- Groan or moan noise from the power steering when returning from a right turn
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Mercury Sable steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 1996 Mercury Sable?
5 of 302 owner complaints about the 1996 Mercury Sable (2%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Mercury Sable
Jerking 14Stalling 11Transmission failure 10Headlights 8Overheating 8Sudden acceleration 8Engine failure 7Slipping 7ABS 6Check engine light 6Fire or smoke 6Fuel pump 6Power steering loss 6Grinding brakes 5Door locks 5Seat belt 5Won't shift 5Wipers 5
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