NHTSA — Steering: Rack And Pinion: Rack Problems

4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,500 miles

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1999 Mercury Cougar steering problems

steering problem

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1999 Mercury Cougar Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 122001

Cougar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

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

Power rack and pinion leakage occurred and rack needed to be replaced. The warranty 3 yrs. Or 36,000 mi. Had expired according to dealer. $800 and 15 months later a "clunking" noise is coming from the steering wheel during parking maneuvers. Apparently, they only warranty the part for 12 months.

- Bayside, NY, USA

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problem #1

May 121999

(reported on)

Cougar

  • miles
While driving the power steering rack broke, causing loss of control. Cause unknown.

- Washington, MI, USA

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