1999 MERCURY SABLE Steering Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1999 MERCURY SABLE
8 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
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. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND MADE IT VERY HARD TO STEER ALMOST CAUSING ME TO HAVE A ACCIDENT AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER AND VERY HARD TO TURN HAD TO GET CAR TOWED.I FIND THIS TO BE A COMPLETE RIP OFF BECAUSE I SEE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF STEERING PROBLEMS OF THE SAME MATTER
THE STEERING IS HORIBLE, ABOUT 3YEARS AGO CHANGED RACK APPION STEERING, AND JUST A WEEK AGO, PUT NEW STEERING PUMP ON, STILL.
EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE SECOND POWER STEERING PUMP , IT IS HORRIBLE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL MOST OF THE TIME. ALSO, IT IS NOISY WHILE I'M DRIVING IT. IT HAD A NEW RACK AND PINION ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT . PARKING IN A PARKING LOT IS AWFUL AS IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER AROUND OTHER CARS. TURNING CORNERS ,SOMETIMES IT'S OKAY AND OTHER TIMES REALLY HARD. NOT SURE IF THIS COMPLAINT BELONGS HERE, BUT HEATER DOESN'T WORK ,EITHER. FEELS LIKE A/C IS ON . HAD A FRIEND CHECK IT AND HE IS HAVING A HARD TIME FIGURING IT OUT. DON'T KNOW HOW TO ANSWER "DATE HAPPENED" AS IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN AUGUST.
THE STEERING GEAR ASSY BROKE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. WE DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE MERC DEALER. THE MECHANIC WOULD NOT EVEN TEST DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE HE SAID IT WAS TOO DANGEROUS. *NM
NOISY POWER STEERING PUMP & LOSS POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND STEERING RACK AND PINION WERE REPLACED ON OUR 1999 SABLE WHEN IT HAD 56,000 MILES. *JB
VEHICLE'S STEERING GEAR HAS MALFUNCTIONED 3 TIMES AND MADE LOUD HOWLING NOISES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *TS *NLM
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH, SUDDENLY STEERING WHEEL WENT OUT OF CONTROL TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DO A 180 DEGREE TURN, THEN ROLLED OVER TWO COMPLETE TURNS. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
13 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
13 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
11 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Seat Beltsfrontretractor
7 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Unknown Or Other
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Seat Belts
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint