I am an automotive technician and I service many vehicles daily. I currently own a 97 Mercury Grand Marquis ls and have noticed that practically most steering components on my vehicle are in need of replacing. Specifically the tie rod ends, control arms, ball joins all have blown bushings and a pitman arm.... the steering sways so hard on this vehicle. I have noticed that customer's vehicles that I have worked on that are similar to the crown vic, and the marquis are showing signs of steering component concern as well. I see more Ford with steering issues than any other vehicle that I service. The vehicles also seem to have issues with anyone sitting in the back that the body will scrape the tires and there are multiple electrical issues. I have had to rig my vent door actuator and I have had to install a shut off switch due to a parasitic draw that I can not locate even with a volt meter. After researching on forums and watching countless youtube videos of owners stating these known issues I believe that it is beyond maintenance standards for these parts all to be faulty from this car manufacturer.

- North East, MD, USA

Recall while driving the steering wheel seems very loose as if its about to come off

- Saint Pauls, NC, USA

I have to put it on neutral most of the time with emg brake on. Because the gearshift is hard to put in park. My car only has 92,000 miles.

- Bayonne, NJ, USA

Vehicle handles with difficulty, not maintaining steering control, and changing directions upon wind gust. Owner has taken vehicle to a dealership, which was not able to detect cause of erratical steering.

- Sumter, SC, USA

A loud cluncking noise will occur when turning steering wheel to left or to right. Dealer cannot determine cause of defect.

- South Farmingdale, NY, USA

When approaching a turning intersection, attempting to turn left, I ended up crashing into a concrete lightpole. The vehicle was totalled. I suffered multiple fractures (I.e. cervical/7 ribs/pelvis/right femur/right tibia/right fibular/right ankle. Left ankle was virtually destroyed ("in a million pieces" per surgeon). I was in traumatized for 3 weeks, in critical condition for a portion of that time. I was then in acute care for a week or two, prematurely discharged to a nursing home for 3 days, and readmitted to acute care throught the delray hospital emergency room. I was, again discharged on Jan. 6th. For about two weeks and readmitted to a rehab center for an additional 3 weeks. I've been home for 3 weeks, now. I am receiving therapy at home, and will graduate to therapy as an out-patient when able. I face hip and ankle replacements in the near future.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

Vibration in steering when traveling over bumps.

- Mequon, WI, USA

Steering wheel vibrates excessively and jumps over road when hitting a bump or manhole.

- Mequon, WI, USA

Steering during cross winds causes vehicle to wander, does not stay in lane.

- Ft Myers Beach, FL, USA