Mercury Sable steering lock-up 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 Mar 25, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 80,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercury sable. While driving at various speeds, a squeaking noise was heard under the vehicle, especially when slowing down, making turns, and reversing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cradle and subframe bushing were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, while driving at certain speeds and making right or left turns, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 69,000 miles · MD

This was the third incident in which the car stopped on me. Once before I was leaving my apartment and another time when I was driving on my way to church. During all three incidents, I had to coast to the side of the road and try to restart the car. The third time I was driving on the highway, the dash board all of a sudden lite up and one of the messages was "low pressure". The steering wheel locked up and so did the gas pedal. I had just enough times to coast to the side of the road (good thing there side strip. I had my 5 year grandson in the car so that was really scary. The car has been parked ever since,I had it towed to a repair shop, the diagnostic suggests replacement of the ignition switch, ignition cylinder, anti-theft and ignition.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 69,000 miles · MD

This was the third incident in which the car stopped on me. (one other time when I was leaving my apartment and one wednesday evening on my way to bible study; both times had to coast to the road side and try and get it to start again). The third time I was driving down the highway at the speed limit of 40 MPH. The car's dash board lite up; gave me one message that said "low pressure. The steering wheel locked and the gas pedal locked; I was able to coast to the side before it completed locked up and stopped one me. Had my year old grandson in the car with me. I let the car sit for a while and was able to get it started again. Drove it back to my apartment and parked it. Have not driven it since then - had it towed to a repair shop where it is right now - they want too much to have it repaired; they say there is a problem with the cylinder inside the ignition and that I also need a new key - want $1200 to repair it. I have been having problems trying to get it to started for about the past 6 months - have taken it to several repair shops; paid them but no one has solved the issue. Ford states that my car is not included in the recall (or though one lady there said it was). I believe that if it isn't, it should me. Is there anything else I can do to get this issue solved? Has cost me lots of money, time and frustration and I am still walking.

Filed Jun 28, 2005 · Steering · CT

The consumer was having trouble with the steering wheel. It didn't turn. The consumer took the car to the dealer and they drove it. The dealer replaced 2 parts in the steering, but the problem remained. The steering wheel made a binding noise and gets really tight. When the steering wheel locked up the windows will not roll down. *jb *tt

Filed May 19, 2003 · Steering · FL

The steering wheel locked up when the consumer made left turns.

Filed Oct 17, 2002 · Steering · PA

Consumer states that when vehicle goes throw a puddle off water the steering wheel locks up. Dealer contacted. Ts

Filed Nov 6, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · PA

Vehicle shutdown without prior warning. When vehicle shutdown brakes and steering locked up. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Feb 28, 2001 · Steering · IL

Consumer was following a right curve at 40 MPH when steering froze up, halfway around, could not turn or move steering. Consumer continued off road, and applied brakes in order to stop vehicle. Defect was due to faulty rack and pinion steering. Also, midas told him that there was a specific problem with rack and pinion. Consumer was aware of another sable 1990 that was involved in a crash due to failure of rack and pinion, and killed the passenger in other vehicle. Consumer was told by professional mechanic that this model and year of vehicle should have been put on recall for this defect because it was a known defect. *ak