Mercury Sable steering noise problems

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).

Filed May 1, 2006 · Body · 131,720 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH as the contact was turning left onto the highway; the contact heard a loud popping sound and the steering became very difficult. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 98v323000, regarding the structure: frame and members. The VIN was not included in the recall.

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 Aug 20, 2004 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · MO

Intermittently while driving at any speed there was a clicking sound coming from the steering column. When this occurred the power steering/power windows and ABS failed to work properly. *ak (automatic position lever module) the radio had gone on and off as well. *sc

Filed Jul 16, 2004 · Steering · 67,099 miles · OH

Vehicle is 1999 mercury sable,power steering pump started making noise. Examining pump showed no leaks although fluid was low. Fluid added to proper level. Within driving 2 miles pump again made noise. Backing up car allowed visual confirmation of fluid leak on ground. Although some fluid was in steering pump, power assist was lost while driving making the car hard to steer and control. Trip to mechanic revealed rack and pinion failure and massive fluid leak. Milage on vehicle is 67,100 miles. Mechanic feels premature failure should not have occured at 67k miles. Price to replace is approx $500 to $800 should hydraulic hoses also need to be replaced.

Filed Mar 26, 2003 · Steering · CA

Defective rack and pinion steering caused noise while driving. *ak

Filed Jul 16, 2002 · Steering · TN

While turning steering wheel there was a loud noise. Dealer has been notified. Mechanic stated theatpower steering malfunctioned.

Filed Jun 6, 2002 · Body · TN

Recall 98 v 323 000/subframe corrosion: upon acceleration from a stop position, driver heard a clunk sound, and then the steering became difficult to steer. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN. *ak this vehicle is experiencing the exact problems as outlined in the recall. Consumer would like consideration for vehicle to be repaired as per recall.

Filed Jan 25, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · IL

Steering has binding noise, front end suspension rattles and vibrates.

Filed Jan 5, 2000 · Visibility · NJ

Windshield wipers are shorting out and are working intermittently after failing to work at all during use. Can hear a clicking sound in the steering column when the wipers switch on and off during use.