Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel vibrate (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Wheel Vibrate problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems |
The passenger side tie rod of my 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, 75,000 miles, fell apart (at the ball joint) while driving. I was very lucky to not crash the car (I was on a quite road and going slowly). My car has been well kept and had a full Ford service ($800) in February. Read details...
While driving at low speed, the driver heard a loud knocking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. This caused the steering wheel to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Read details...
Consumer states that while backing up the vehicle started fish tailing without warning. The steering column started smoking. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts Read details...