NHTSA — Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar Problems

10.0

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

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1997 Mercury Sable steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Mercury Sable Owner Comments

problem #4

Oct 172002

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles

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

Consumer states that when vehicle goes throw a puddle off water the steering wheel locks up. Dealer contacted.

- Harrisburgh, PA, USA

problem #3

Mar 082000

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
Upon driving during rain or damp weather steering wheel locks, the battery light flashes and the fan belt makes noise.

- Norht Lauderdal, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 211998

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
When riding over puddles the steering wheel locks up, and the battery warning light comes on. The vehicle stutters for a few minutes and then goes back to normal. Dealer doesn't have a solution for problem.

- Chaplin, MO, USA

problem #1

Nov 131996

Sable

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vibration at speeds above 65mph.

- Boynton Be, FL, USA

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