Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of Mercury Sable

2008 Mercury Sable. Consumer states problem with power steering the consumer stated the power steering failed as he was making a right turn.

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Recently my 2001 Mercury Sable LS caught fire very shortly after the power steering system completely failed.

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On several occasions, after driving my 1999 Mercury Sable station wagon in moderate to heavy rain, I lose power steering during turns. The alternator light also comes on. I believe the problem is related to excessive belt slippage from water. It goes away if I stop for a few seconds to let the belt regain traction. This condition occurs unexpectedly is a risk to loss of control during the period of time without power steering.

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When I drive in the rain or through a puddle, the steering completely fails and my battery light comes on. Twice I have come severely close to crashing my car as a result of loss of steering completely!.

The steering rack failed with not visible indication of fluid loss. The plug on the rack blew-out without warning, causing the steering to become manual requiring vehicle towing. The car has been dutifully maintained with no indication of failure when inspected. Ford motor CO. Has denied any responsibility.

The pulley on the power steering pump cracked and disintegrated.

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Power steering failed while driving. Consumer had to turn vehicle off and restart vehicle to regain power steering.

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While driving 10 mph, power steering went out. Unable to steer vehicle. Dealer replaced power steering pump, steering rack and idler pulley.

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. Dealership has yet to examine vehicle to determine cause of this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

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Rack and pinion failed causing power steering to fail making the car unsafe to drive. While no accident occured, it was by luck.

Power steering replaced on 6 March, 2001. Same problem again onmar8, repaired again. Consumer was told part used was a remanufactured part. Dealer stated it was a Ford CO. Directive not to use new parts. Vehicle still under warranty.

Power steering goes on and off at will, causing consumer's windows not to operate. Problem still occurs after vehicle had been taken in for repair.

When the gear shift indicates the vehicle is in drive, reverse or overdrive the power steering almost goes completely out and the vehicle loses all electrical power. (steering, radio, locks, dash instruments).

Power steering assist is lost during deacceleration during cold weather (<320f) making it difficult to turn vehicle. Local dealer reviewed problem and could not determine cause during first two visits. Third visit they want to start swoping out components out at high $ cost. Ford customer assistance contacted with no results. Dealer requested to contact factory regional rep. For review for debugging and factory technical assistance. No results todate 2/17/00.

1997 Mercury Sable.

My 1996 Mercury Sable has developed several power steering problems 1 month after warranty which Ford dealer refuses to fix.

Clunking and popping noise from power steering unit during right turns, at any speed.

When it rains and water gets into the engine the battery light comes on and experiences loss of power steering. The dealer said that this was a common occurrence, and advised the owner not to drive the vehicle when it rains. Owner also notified the manufacturer by mail of this problem.

Power steering locks up while driving, causng accident.

Power steering components emitting a groaning noise. Vehicle taken to the dealer for service regarding this problem five times, but problem was not resolved. Also, transmission roughly downshifts in first gear, resulting in excessive jerking.

Problem with power steering, causing grinding sound.

Power steering failure resulting in grinding noise.

Power steering continually makes noise while turning, repair kit installed however system continues to experience noise. Mjs.

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When vehicle is placed into a driving gear power steering goes out. Dealer has been contacted.

While driving at speed limit and suddenly steering failed, vehicle lost control and skidded 360 degrees, resulting in a head-on collision. Both air bags failed to deploy.

While traveling consumer lost control of vehicle as result of an accident. Also, air bags did not deploy without any indication. Please provide further informaton.

While turning steering wheel there was a loud noise. Dealer has been notified. Mechanic stated theatpower steering malfunctioned.