Table 1 shows eleven common steering related problems of the 2009 Mercury Mariner. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (115 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering failed (14 problems).
My vehicle was returned to me following a torque sensor replacement on 4/9/2026 in poor condition (locked steering and a catastrophic gash in the driver-side tire) rendering it undrivable and unsafe. Crossroads Ford of prince george shop's inspection report claims the tire damage was pre-existing, Read details...
Past 30 days while driving heard warning chime lasting about 2 seconds. No message visible on dashboard. On 12/18 while parking car warning chime and message "power steering assist failure. " steering assist completely failed. Read details...
Power steering assist is unreliable. It would stop working intermittently a few days ago and now it doesnt work except for the first start of the day and I've had it looked at shop here in town it threw a code that a local Ford dealership told me was the steering column needed replacing. Read details...