1999 Mercury Sable steering problems

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Steering · 149,000 miles · TN

While driving the steering wheel became loose and made it very hard to steer almost causing me to have a accident after coming to a stop the steering wheel was off center and very hard to turn had to get car towed.I find this to be a complete rip off because I see numerous complaints of steering problems of the same matter

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Steering · 149,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury sable wagon. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel became loose and was unable to control the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to an independent mechanic who stated that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 149,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · MI

The steering is horible, about 3years ago changed rack appion steering, and just a week ago, put new steering pump on, still.

Filed Nov 25, 2015 · Steering · TX

Even after replacing the second power steering pump , it is horrible turning the steering wheel most of the time. Also, it is noisy while I'm driving it. It had a new rack and pinion on it when I bought it . Parking in a parking lot is awful as it is almost impossible to maneuver around other cars. Turning corners ,sometimes it's okay and other times really hard. Not sure if this complaint belongs here, but heater doesn't work ,either. Feels like A/C is on . Had a friend check it and he is having a hard time figuring it out. Don't know how to answer "date happened" as it has been doing this since I bought it in august.

Filed Jul 31, 2006 · Steering · 40,000 miles · IN

When I drive my vehicle through any puddle of water, the power steering fails, the car can not be driven, and the battery light comes on. Extremely dangerous; the steering fails as you try to make a turn!!!!!

Filed Jul 24, 2006 · Steering · 102,641 miles · NJ

The steering gear assy broke under normal driving conditions. We drove straight to the merc dealer. The mechanic would not even test drive the car because he said it was too dangerous.

Filed Dec 10, 2005 · Steering · 56,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Apr 23, 2005 · Steering · 76,000 miles · MI

Steering very noisy and it is very difficult to make a right turn. You practically have to enter the other lane to make a right turn at a corner. This is not good.

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Steering · 66,765 miles · IA

The vehicle was loosing power steering fluid through the rack and pinion steering. The owner took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was informed that the fluid was leaking through the rack and pinion steering assembly. *ak the turning radius was not adequate enough to make a right turn without the front of the vehicle entering the left lane of traffic on the road being turned onto. *sc

Filed Jan 31, 2005 · Steering · IN

When I drive in the rain or through a puddle, the steering completely fails and my battery light comes on. Twice I have come severely close to crashing my car as a result of loss of steering completely!