Steering Tie Rod Assembly Problems of Mercury Sable

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 attempting to park the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised him that front tie rods failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 18,600.

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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. We are the only owners. The repair cost was nearly $1,000. 00. This needs to be addressed by Ford. Very dangerous. And unheard of for a 6 yr old car with low mileage.

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The contact owns a 2000 Mercury Sable. While backing out of the driveway at 5 mph, the rear passenger side tie rod end failed and nearly punctured the tire. The dealer stated that the failure was due to faulty struts, but the vehicle was safe to drive. A local mechanic stated that the struts were not the cause of the failure, but rather the tie rod end on the passenger side of the vehicle. On January 4, 2008, the dealer replaced the tie rod end at the cost of $142. 42. The failure mileage was 129,001 and current mileage was 130,004.

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Ball joint and tie-rod replacements needed very frequently (1-2 times a year). On both a 1997 Sable wagon and 1999 Sable sedan. Each vehicle has had several ball joints and tie-rods replaced, some covered by mfg as the frequency was so often. Each time we have been told that the ball-joint and/or tie-rod, on one side or the other, needs to be replaced due to "safety" requirements. If this is the case than the frequency has me concerned that if the 'issue" was not caught in time there could be an injury or death. The 1997 Sable wagon went in for a starter replacement today 3/16/06 and we were told that the lower outer tie-rod needed to be replaced. This tie-rod was replaced 11k miles ago on 12/3/04 and the car was inspected on 12/5/05.

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While driving steering wheel feels real loose, nd makes a loud noise. Dealer replaced the tie rod at consumer's expense of $200.

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Problems with abs. The vehicle was in two accidents due to the inability to control the vehicle during normal driving conditions, where the abs did not work. The vehicle was in for repair 7 times. The following are repairs and or problems the vehicle experienced: torque converter replaced after transmission fluid was found low, exhaust leak fixed, washer fluid would spray when the turn signal and lights were on, shaking when the brakes were applied/resurfaced rotors, trunk leaked water, replaced multi-function switch to fix washer fluid problem, abs not working when there was a panic stop, left and right spindle assembly was replaced, front end rotors were replaced again, wheel alignment, the abs did not engage and caused an accident, and replaced left side outer tie rod end.

Consumer has had tie rods changed because they were broken, this caused steering and brake problems. Has not contacted dealer yet.

While driving inner tie rod unthreaded, causing vehicle to be undriveable. Dealer has repaired vehicle.

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Consumer was driving 30 - 35 mph tie rod popped out, disabling steering making vehicle go out of control. Consumer almost had an accident. Consumer was driving under normal weather conditions.

My car made a low roaring noise from the rear end after about 3 months, since the first incident didn't occur again for a few weeks I didn't worry about it, however, after I had it for about 6 months the noise got worse and I was told I needed new brake pads, these were installed the same day, a few weeks later the same noise occurred again and this time I was told I needed new tie rod ends, these were installed that day, then it was my brake pads later it was the rotors, brake pads and shoes, I still have the noise in the rear of the car and now my brakes are still not right, I came down a hill last week and when I hit my brakes there were none, the dealer is saying it is the fact that I drive a lot Ford motor CO is saying they aren't responsible and bud shell is saying it is my fault can you help me I have had this car in the shop for this same problem about 10 times since sept 1999 I am afraid that my brakes will fail me again in a more dangerous situation than the last time.

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When driving and upon making left or right hand turns consumer heard a grinding noise coming from front end. Contacted dealer, dealer noted that right hand tie rod failed at 25 thousand miles. Also, left hand side tie rod failed at 44 thousand miles due to poor or no lubication. Tie rods have been replaced. Please provide any further details.

While driving inner tie rod broke, causing loss of vehicle control, resulting in an collision. Please give any further details.