Power Steering Pump Problems of Mercury Sable

The steering is horible, about 3years ago changed rack appion steering, and just a week ago, put new steering pump on, still.

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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. I did not go to the dealer because it was out of warranty. You in turned sent my complaint to Ford and they wrote back saying they were sorry and I should of taken to a dealership so they can document it. I just felt since it was out of warranty I would go to someone reputable because it wouldn't so costly to have repaired. I just wanted to pass some info to the NHTSA on for safety reasons. Maybe the problem documented thanks for your response c. White,.

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The wheel stiffens up while making a turn. Also when sitting still/stopped the wheel completely freezes up. The ball joints, barrings, and racket pinon was checked out by a mechanic and the conclusion he came to was he thinks it could be the power steering pump has faulted. This started in the beginning of November and currently is getting worse. Due to the car only having 16,000 miles and he heard of this happening to other Mercury's we were wondering if there is any sort of recall, and if there isn't if this problem could be noted for future reference.

During rainy weather, the right front tire splashes water into the engine fan belt assembly causing the fan belt to slip and squeal. The power steering pump fails to turn resulting in hard steering and loss of vehicle control, the generator fails to turn resulting in battery light illumination. The right front wheelwell baffle assembly installed by the mfg does not adequately shield the fan belt assembly from rain water intrusion. A temporary, thought inadequate fix, is to apply "belt dressing" to the fan belt. Ref complaint #551260.

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Soon after the vehicle was purchased vehicle started to leak oil, and vehicle had some problems with steering pump. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced steering pump twice, and tries to fix leaking problem. But to this date problem still occurs. The power steering pump was leaking and was replaced. But the leaking continued and the dealer did services like cleaning the tensioner, replaceing belt tensioner assembly, but the customer states that the vehicle was still leaking oil.

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When making a sharp right turn vehicle made a groaning noise. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Dealer determined the problem was related to rack and pinion steering. Rack and pinion steering has been replaced four times. Also, power steering pump has been replaced twice, along with the pressure and return hoses. Vehicle is still undriveable. Please provide any further information.

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When driving in wet conditions and making a right hand turn from a stopped position, power steering is lost and engine power is reduced. Also, dashboard warning lights illuminate. This loss of power and steering while entering traffic is alarming! it is obvious that the belt is slippling due to the moisture being sprayed up from the passenger side wheel well. I have inspected the belt and it is in fine condition. There is no manual adjustment for the belt tensioner (spring loaded). This problem started at 24,000 miles. I have searched the internet and have seen another similar complaint. I belive that this problem must be reviewed before someone loses steering while entering traffic and is killed! I realize that replacing the belt may make the problem go away, however, this is an obviou.

Power steering pump failed at 13,000 miles due to a defective core. Dealerr replaced it another pump which also became defective within 2 days.