Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 1997 Mercury Sable. The number one most common problem is related to the steering wheel (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (three problems).
Vibration at speeds above 65mph. Read details...
Ball joint and tie-rod replacements needed very frequently (1-2 times a year). On both a 1997 Sable wagon and 1999 Sable sedan. Each vehicle has had several ball joints and tie-rods replaced, some covered by mfg as the frequency was so often. Read details...
While gear shift indicated vehicle was in neutral engine surged and vehicle accelerated to an unknown speed before crashing into another vehicle. There were no injuries. Also, power steering and power assist brakes failed to operate during this incident. Read details...