Table 1 shows eight common steering related problems of the 2008 Mercury Sable. The number one most common problem is related to the steering rack and pinion (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (three problems).
Loss of power steering assist while driving on ohio turnpike 07/19/2014. With no power steering it was a very dangerous condition while entering a service plaza. Also subsequent maneuvering on city streets was nearly impossible. Read details...
Steering froze up and could not turn to left / was hard to steer and then when trying to turn left could not do it, had to make right hand turns. Took it to the Ford dealer I bought the car from (2015) they said there was no recalls and had to replace the steering gear/ cost ,me $600. Read details...
Recently I wrote you about my 2008 Sable it has only 16,000 mile on it and I was having problems with the steering stiffing up while driving. I did some investigating and had it diagnosed by a reputable person. It was the power steering pump and racket pinion bar. Read details...