Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 1998 Mercury Marquis. The number one most common problem is related to the steering idler arm (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the steering gear box (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Idler Arm problems | |
| Steering Gear Box problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering problems |
98 Mercury grand Marquis 50,000 miles driving 10 mph the ps tierod end fell off losing all control. Car towed to Ford dealer all tie rod ends replace with greasable ends cost $400. 00 this is a sealed tie rod end requiring no grease (manufactures defect requiring recall,I still have old parts. Read details...
Steering wheel locked up while driving at 3-5 mph. Vehicle towed to a dealer, and informed consumer that steering gear box had to be replaced. Repairs made under warranty. Read details...
On two occasions whenever vehicle ran over puddle of water it caused the vehicle to lose power steering assist for approimately 20 second or less. Dealer notified. Read details...