NHTSA Complaint #10061971 — 1999 MERCURY SABLE

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10061971
Vehicle	1999 MERCURY SABLE
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 5, 2004
Date Filed	March 11, 2004
Mileage	37,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

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.*AK

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