Mercury SABLE steering problems
227 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
3,942 owner complaints analyzed
46 distinct recall campaigns
70,400 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1984 to 2009 model years. Data snapshot: . 1,583 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
227 of 3,942 complaints match this topic (5.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 504040 · 1996-05-03 (May 3, 1996)
WIRING HARNESS TERMINAL BLOCK IN STEERING COLUMN SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504040 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8009024 · 2002-05-02 (May 2, 2002)
SUBFRAME WELDS BROKE AND FRAME DROPPED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. NO INJURIES. THERE IS A RECALL BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED.*JBSUBFRAME MOUNTING BOLTS/BRACKETS BROKE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR MOUNTS CAUSING THE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE TO FALL BACKWARD AND MAKE STEERING IMPOSSIBLE. *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8009024 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10159162 · 2006-06-06 (June 6, 2006)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA 98V323000. SUBFRAME BUSHINGS BROKE LOOSE CAUSE NEAR ACCIDENT AND LOSS OF STEERING. LOCAL FORD MOTOR COMPANY DENIED TO FIX BECAUSE OF VIN NUMBER.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10159162 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504601 · 1996-05-03 (May 3, 1996)
SUB FRAME MOUNTS CORRODED, CAUSING SUB FRAME TO DROP/LOSS OF STEERING. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504601 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 800046 · 1996-07-26 (July 26, 1996)
ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITIONS SWITCH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800046 at NHTSA ↗