Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2002 Mercury Sable. The number one most common problem is related to the steering wheel (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems |
Left front spring broke gouging an 8 inch tear in tire side wall causing a blowout and damage to anti-lock brake system. Transmission mount was also damaged. If this had happened at highway speeds, loss of steering control and braking could have caused serious injuries. Read details...
2002 Mercury Sable GS - 103,000 miles, never been in a collision, always maintained by the book. On April 2, 2010 at 8:00 am, I was pulling forward out of my parking spot when a loud thud and a grinding noise stopped me from going any further. Read details...
I took my 2002 Mercury Sable sedan in to the dealer to have the oil changed and the front left tire checked. When I called to pick up the car, I was told that the left front inner tie rods were loose and that the rear coils/springs were all broken. There are only 76,600 miles on the car. Read details...