Noisy power steering pump & loss power steering. The power steering pump and steering rack and pinion were replaced on our 1999 sable when it had 56,000 miles.
1999 Mercury Sable: sudden loss of power
5 of the 258 complaints about the 1999 Mercury Sable describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 56,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 34 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
- 20081
- 20043
- 20033
- 20021
- 20004
- 19995
- 19974
- 19963
- 19954
- 19944
- 19934
- 19922
- 19912
What owners say
On several occasions, after driving my 1999 mercury sable station wagon in moderate to heavy rain, I lose power steering during turns. The alternator light also comes on. I believe the problem is related to excessive belt slippage from water. It goes away if I stop for a few seconds to let the belt regain traction. This condition occurs unexpectedly is a risk to loss of control during the period of time without power steering.
While driving on the ny state thruway, with my entire family in the vehicle, the car lost power and completely stalled out. It was later found to have three (3) cracked cam shafts.
While driving in heavy rain storm, engine crankshaft pulley assy broke causing the loss of power steering immediately, I struggled to maintain control of vehicle. I had repaired at local shop in long island ,ny , mechanic said new replacement unit was much different than original indicating that there was problem with design of original unit.had I not been able to steer vehicle there could have been a collision resulting in injuries , etc. I checked recalls & there were non related to this mechanical failure. I paid $309.91 for repairs to vehicle. Vin# [xxx], I retained broken original pulley & bracket assembly. *ak updated 07/26/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
A loud noise came from the rear of vehicle, and the vehicle lost power steering fluid. The problem was determined to be a cracked steering rack and was replaced. *jb
Service bulletins that may apply
- Surge, idle roll, rough idle only when the engine cooling fans are operating
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Exhaust system y-pipe crack at the noise vibration harness bracket
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light and/or EGR diagnostic trouble codes 332, P0401, P1407...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Mercury Sable loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1999 Mercury Sable?
5 of 258 owner complaints about the 1999 Mercury Sable (2%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Mercury Sable?
There are 0 recalls and 34 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Mercury Sable
Coil spring 35Wipers 17No deployment 9Seat belt 9Brake failure 8Power steering loss 8Ball joint 7ABS 5
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