NHTSA — Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1999 Mercury Sable steering problems

steering problem

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1999 Mercury Sable Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 092004

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

- Beloit, WI, USA

problem #2

Jun 122002

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Voorhees, NJ, USA

problem #1

Oct 201999

Sable

  • miles
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.

- College Station, TX, USA

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