Steering Related Problems of the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer

Table 1 shows five common steering related problems of the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the lose power steering (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mercury Mountaineer


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer

The Lose Power Steering problem

My drive to work is ~ 14 miles, on 1/8/2007 while pulling into a parking space (traveling at a very low rate of speed) my vehicle lost power steering. I actually thought the vehicle stalled, but after coming to a stop I pressed the gas pedal and the vehicle was still running, the power steering   Read details...

The Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Consumer's daughter was traveling about 35mph and was proceeding into the intersection while light turned green, another vehicle veered into the right side of consumer's vehicle. Vehicle flipped twice onto the road, and landed upside down. Daughter had to crawl out of driver's side window.   Read details...

The Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problem

While driving on a dirt road at 15 mph, vehicle suddenly lost power steering. Dealership indicated that this was caused by a bolt in the steering shaft coming loose and falling off.   Read details...


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