NHTSA — Steering: Rack And Pinion Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
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 #6

Feb 012000

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Rack and pinion steering was replaced under warranty in Feb 2000. Currently, it needs to be replaced again. Consumer states dealership replaced the rack and pinion the first time, and now that it needs to be replaced again they are refusing, consumer was informed by dealership that things just happen.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

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problem #5

Jun 251999

Sable

  • miles
Dealership replaced the defective rack and pinion assembly with another defective unit resulting in vehicle fire due to leakage of fluid.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

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problem #4

Mar 012000

Sable

  • miles
When making a sharp right turn vehicle made a groaning noise. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Dealer determined the problem was related to rack and pinion steering. Rack and pinion steering has been replaced four times. Also, power steering pump has been replaced twice, along with the pressure and return hoses. Vehicle is still undriveable.

- Newport, MI, USA

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problem #3

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

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problem #2

Apr 011998

Sable

  • miles
Rack and pinion failed, was replaced and the replacement failed three months later.

- Brentwood, TN, USA

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problem #1

Mar 121996

Sable

  • miles
When turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel gets stiff and makes it diffacult to steer.

- Mary D, PA, USA

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