2002 MERCURY SABLE Steering Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 2002 MERCURY SABLE

3 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Steering Complaints

#10981455 |
IN MOTION THE CAR WANTS TO KEEPS ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN YOU HIT BRAKE. AND WILL STAY THE SPEED YOU ARE GOING OR GO FASTER. AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING ACCELERATED. FROM START THE RPMS GO STRAIGHT TO LIKE 5 TO 6 TO 7 RPMS AND TAKES ABOUT 30 SEC TO IDLE DOWN. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO FIX IT. IT JUST WON'T FIX!.... MY POWER STEERING PUMP IS BRAND NEW MY RACK AND PINION IS BRAND NEW. AND MY FLUID STILL WANTS TO OVER FLOW EVERY TIME I GET DONE DRIVING IT. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO FIX IT CAN'T AND IT'S SO HARD TO TURN. JUST NOT SAFE CAR AT ALL I HAVE PUT MONEY IN TO FIX ALL OF THIS AND IT HASN'T CHANGED ANYTHING. THEY JUST KEEP MESSING UP. THE BOTH OF THEM. AND THE ACCELERATION IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS. CAUSE THE BRAKE WON'T EVEN...
#10356612 |
2002 MERCURY SABLE GS - 103,000 MILES, NEVER BEEN IN A COLLISION, ALWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE BOOK. ON APRIL 2, 2010 AT 8:00 AM, I WAS PULLING FORWARD OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT WHEN A LOUD THUD AND A GRINDING NOISE STOPPED ME FROM GOING ANY FURTHER. THIS WAS A TOTAL SURPRISE AS NOTHING ABOUT THE PREVIOUS DAY'S DRIVING HINTED AT AN SUSPENSION/STEERING PROBLEM. AFTER CHECKING BEHIND BOTH FRONT WHEELS, I FOUND THAT THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING HAD SNAPPED AND A PLASTIC PIECE HAD BEEN BROKEN BY THE IMPACT. NO TIRE DAMAGE OCCURRED. I WAS JUST PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT SO SPEED WAS LESS THAN 10 MPH BY THE TIME THE NOISE FORCED ME TO STOP. HAD THIS HAPPENED AT SPEED I WOULD SURELY HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE SABLE WAS TAKEN AWAY ON A FLATBED TRUCK AND COST ABOUT $1300.00 TO REPAIR USING NEW...
#10225567 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND COMING FROM HIS VEHICLE. WHEN HE MADE IT TO THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. HE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND HAVE IT TOWED TO BILL WILSON'S AUTO BODY SHOP. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE SHOP BEING REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $570. THE REPAIRS CONSISTS OF A NEW STRUT, SPRING, AND ALIGNMENT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 73,000. UPDATE 05/13/08 *BF UPDATED

Other 2002 MERCURY SABLE Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 97 complaints Suspensionfront 67 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 48 complaints Suspension 45 complaints Suspensionrear 24 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 23 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 16 complaints Visibilitywindshield 13 complaints Electrical System 12 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 10 complaints Air Bags 9 complaints Power Train 9 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 9 complaints Exterior Lighting 8 complaints Tires 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Engine 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Unknown Or Other 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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