One problem related to steering rod relay connection has been reported for the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Outer right connecting tie rod threads stripped from inner connecting tie rod, causing seperation, that resulted in instantaneous loss of steering control.
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Rod Relay Connection problems |