Two problems related to steering tie rod assembly have been reported for the 1996 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving inner tie rod unthreaded, causing vehicle to be undriveable. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
When driving and upon making left or right hand turns consumer heard a grinding noise coming from front end. Contacted dealer, dealer noted that right hand tie rod failed at 25 thousand miles. Also, left hand side tie rod failed at 44 thousand miles due to poor or no lubication. Tie rods have been replaced. Please provide any further details.