2008 Mercury Sable steering problems

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Steering · 43,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury sable. While driving in reverse, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was later taken to hennessy ford lincoln atlanta (located at 5675 peachtree industrial blvd, atlanta, ga 30341, (770) 624-0200) where it was diagnosed that the power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2018 · Steering · 57,590 miles · NY

Steering froze up and could not turn to left / was hard to steer and then when trying to turn left could not do it, had to make right hand turns. Took it to the ford dealer I bought the car from (2015) they said there was no recalls and had to replace the steering gear/ cost ,me $600.00 there were no complaints on the car fax of trouble. .bought the car in nov 2015 and had to have steering fixed in june of 2016. Today I went to see if there was any recalls lately and found 51 complaints about this car and a lot of them were for steering and power train. Don't you think this should be a recall. Going to look for a new car and not a ford

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Steering · 85,175 miles · OH

Loss of power steering assist while driving on ohio turnpike 07/19/2014. With no power steering it was a very dangerous condition while entering a service plaza. Also subsequent maneuvering on city streets was nearly impossible. Subsequent repair (07/23/2014) of lower cradle, and installed new (updated) motocraft rack and pinion unit. New alignment was performed per tsb. Vehicle took 3 days to repair. Cost to repair vehicle was over $1000. Ford issued a technical service bulletin (09-5-7) on march 23, 2009 but to my knowledge has not issued a recall.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Steering · 29,650 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury sable. The contact stated that it became difficult to steer the vehicle. The dealer stated that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 29,650. Updated 8/28/14*cn updated 09/12/2014

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Steering · 42,000 miles · AL

Steering wheel was difficult (very hard) to turn. Took the car to a ford service agent and the diagnosis was that the steering rack was loose. A new rack was installed and retested. Ford service told me that the car was hazardous and it had to be repaired right then and there. Asked ford manufacture to be reimburse and was denied. Repair was done on december 31, 2012.

Filed May 13, 2014 · Steering · 55,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury sable. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, she heard a popping noise as the vehicle veered to the right and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact can no longer turn to the right. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed May 23, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 50,420 miles · IA

Accelerator stopped responding and vehicle stalled shortly after.

Filed May 14, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 15,000 miles · CA

2008 ford mercury sable. Consumer writes in regards to power steering failure. *smd the consumer stated the power steering rack and pump failed. Also, the rear brakes were severely worn and needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 12, 2012 · Steering, Transmission · 60,000 miles · MA

While driving last week my wife noticed that when turning into a parking spot the steering stiffened up and had to make a sudden stop as to not hit the vehicle to her left . I checked the car out and noticed it is mostly affected at low speed while making turns either left or right this had no warning and could be very dangerous.it is just luck that a walker or jogger were not on the streets at the time .this needs immediate attention I will attempt at repair myself as it is out of warranty possible rack and pinion also transmission slippage at times.

Filed Sep 6, 2012 · Steering · 48,000 miles · NC

Car developed a knock in steering. Most notable when stopped and turning steering wheel a few degrees left and right. Took it to dealer who said steering core failed. Refused warranty coverage. Said it was caused by accident about 1500 miles previously. The accident was a low speed fender bender without air bag deployment. Front bumper cracked, but head lights were not broke, grill was not broke. Insurance company that fixed accident damage denied a claim against them for steering core failure. Stating it was a failure that warranty should cover (extended ford warranty.) I need to find out if an accident such as mine could cause a rack core failure. Dealer charged $900.00 to replace the rack core. Would not give me the core saying it was under pressure and had to be returned as an exchange. (this car was purchased new in 2009 1 year old leftover).