Steering Tie Rod Assembly Problems of Mercury Grand Marquis

The contact owns a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle veered to the left and right. The dealer suggested that the contact may want to have the tie rods repaired, although they were not covered under warranty. A local mechanic stated that the tie rods were fine and no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 86,000. Updated 03/26/08.

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I own a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. The steering in the vehicle began locking up at a certain spot when turning. This would cause me to push the steering wheel into the turn a little harder which unlocked the steering causing me to veer left or right. I took the car several times to different shops. They would lift the car and check the suspension and give it a clean bill of health. The problem persisted and got much worse. I took the car to yet another shop and insisted they take it out and drive it a long distance. The mechanic didn't get out of the parking lot, came back and made me leave the car. He insisted it was a problem with the steering box and this was replaced. I picked up the car on a Friday and on Saturday drove over the mountains. It was a hairy ride, the problem was not fixed and the curvy roads made driving downright dangerous. I took the car to a mechanic at my destination and he inspected the car but this time he disconnected the tie rod ends so he could rotate the wheels with weight on them. One of the ball joints on the drivers side was nearly locked solid. The drivers side ball joints were replaced and that fixed the problem.

The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. While backing out of the driveway at 1 mph, the outer left front tie rod detached. No prior work was done to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the outer tie rod end detached due to lack of grease. The dealer replaced two inner and outer tie rod ends and two adjuster sleeves. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 103,000. The consumer stated the tie rod was worn out from the inside due to lack of grease. Updadated 06/08/07.

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: the contact stated while entering a driveway at 5 mph, an unidentified noise was heard. When attempting to reverse out of the driveway, the rear wheels spun. The contact turned off the ignition and exited the vehicle to inspect the problem. The front right wheel was turned to the right and the linkage was laying on the drive way, and the front wheel was still pointed straight and responded to the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 11/30/2006 -the failure was the tie rod end which failed due to lack of grease. The grease fitting could not be greased.

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The consumer owns a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving and using the steering wheel there was a squeaking noise. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the mechanic who suggested that there was no lubrication on the ball joints nor was there any way to lubricated them due to the design. The mechanic said that the ball joints should be alright for a while. No repairs or corrections were made at that time. On another occasion while driving 29 mph uphill, the left front ball joint cracked and dropped to the ground damaging the tie rod and ball joint assembly and the left front tire. The vehicle continued to travel for approximately 20 to 30 feet after the vehicle dropped to the ground and the driver lost directional control of the vehicle. This happened without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The dealer said that the other side was affected as well. The dealer repaired both front ball joints along with the tie rod assembly. Note: failed components are available for inspection upon request. (11/211/05) the consumer found the coolant crossover cracked on intake.

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Contact states the tie rod on the drivers side of 1997 Grand Marquis fell off just before memorial day. It happened because there were no grease fittings on the tie rods . The car only had 63,000 miles on it. He had not been having any problems with the car prior to this problem. Had them both replaced. He went to a Mercury dealer and they told him there was nothing they could do about it. He has not talked to the manufacturer.

While driving 30 mph front driver's side tie rod fell off. As a result, the steering wheel was unable to turn in either direction. The cause has yet to be determined. The original tie rod end was assembled with no grease and could not be greased.

While driving 18 mph the front passenger side tie rod broke. As a result, the steering failed. No impact reported. Dealer replaced passenger and driver's side outer tie rod end, and passenger side inner tie rod and sleeve.

While parking at a low speed, the front right tie rod fell off. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The dealership repaired the tie rod. . . . Other tie rod on left side was about to fall off and the other two were badly worn. No place to grease, so it mudt be life time.

Consumer states while driving down a road tie rod fell down and consumer lost control of vehicle, wheels were loose could not steer. Took to dealer, dealer stated tie rod was wore and fell off. Please provide any further information. Ts.

While driving 5mph and backing into driveway inner tie rod connection broke on right wheel. Dealer contacted.

While backing out of driveway left ball joint fell out of vehicle. Dealer contacted. Consumer also stated left tir rod end and ball joint failed, and also the right side is in poor condition, dealer replaced the outer and inner tie rod ends.

Front outer tie rod froze, causing driver to lose control of vehicle. Dealer indicated rods were replaced at owner's expense. The steering wheel became rubbery before the tie rod froze, and was hard to control. Four weeks later, the lower ball joints failed.

Problems with upper and lower ball joints and tie rods. The parts were replaced, some of them twice. Ford put ungreased parts on. Eventually they dried out again and started squeaking. If not replaced they would possibly break which could cause the driver to lose control, possibly causing injury or death. The front brakes were resurfaced.

The inner and outer tie rod ends have been replaced as well as the upper and lower ball joints.

The consumer took the vehicle in for an oil change and the mechanic stated that the left tie rod needed to be replaced because there was too much play in the tie rod.