NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Power Steering Fluid Problems

10.0

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

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1996 Mercury Sable steering problems

steering problem

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1996 Mercury Sable Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Power steering gear and the return line is leaking steering fluid. The dealer has been notified. Rack & pinion assembly (original) is defective.

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #1

Apr 121998

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the gear shift indicates the vehicle is in drive, reverse or overdrive the power steering almost goes completely out and the vehicle loses all electrical power/ windows/radio, etc. The vehicle will be checked by dealer.

- Hartville, MO, USA

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