Mercury Sable owners have reported 146 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering rack and pinion (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (29 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Tl the contact owns a 1999 Mercury Sable wagon. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel became loose and was unable to control the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Read details...
I got in my car started to drive and heard something snap then smoke came from the hood and the car pulled hard right. I immediately stopped and parked the car. The coil spring broke and dug into my front passenger tire and it pulled the axle out of the cv joint. I was in allentown,PA. Read details...
2008 Mercury Sable. Consumer states problem with power steering the consumer stated the power steering failed as he was making a right turn. Read details...
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...
The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Sable. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph and making a turn the steering became had become very difficult to maneuver. After shutting off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering seemed to have reset but the failure recurred after Read details...