Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1999 Mercury Villager

Two problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 1999 Mercury Villager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

Steering problems when traveling at 50 mph or above, it becomes hard to steer.

2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

While traveling during rain or over puddles, power steering would fail. This condition is intermittent, dealer has been contacted. Upon purchase of vehicle consumer noticed noise coming from front end while turning the steering wheel, after several inspections, consumer was told that the noise was normal, dealer could not duplicate, consumer states that noise is intermittent, manufacturer notified.


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