10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #13

Jun 242002

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering failed while driving. Consumer had to turn vehicle off and restart vehicle to regain power steering.

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

problem #12

Dec 192000

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
When vehicle is placed into a driving gear power steering goes out. Dealer has been contacted.

- Ponce, PR, USA

problem #11

Mar 192000

Sable

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Power steering goes on and off at will, causing consumer's windows not to operate. Problem still occurs after vehicle had been taken in for repair.

- West Plains, MO, USA

problem #10

Mar 032000

Sable

  • miles
When the gear shift indicates the vehicle is in drive, reverse or overdrive the power steering almost goes completely out and the vehicle loses all electrical power. (steering, radio, locks, dash instruments).

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #9

Dec 211999

Sable

  • miles
Power steering assist is lost during deacceleration during cold weather (<320F) making it difficult to turn vehicle. Local dealer reviewed problem and could not determine cause during first two visits. Third visit they want to start swoping out components out at high $ cost. Ford customer assistance contacted with no results. Dealer requested to contact factory regional rep. For review for debugging and factory technical assistance. No results todate 2/17/00.

- Onsted, MI, USA

problem #8

Feb 072000

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
While traveling consumer lost control of vehicle as result of an accident.also, air bags did not deploy without any indication. Please provide further informaton.

- San Augustine, TX, USA

problem #7

Jul 201999

Sable

  • miles
My 1996 Mercury Sable has developed several power steering problems 1 month after warranty which Ford dealer refuses to fix.

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #6

Jan 271997

(reported on)

Sable

  • miles
Power steering failure resulting in grinding noise.

- Smithtown, NY, USA

problem #5

Jan 251998

Sable

  • miles
Clunking and popping noise from power steering unit during right turns, at any speed.

- Lawrence, KS, USA

problem #4

Mar 111997

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering locks up while driving, causng accident.

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #3

Sep 231997

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When it rains and water gets into the engine the battery light comes on and experiences loss of power steering. The dealer said that this was a common occurrence, and advised the owner not to drive the vehicle when it rains. Owner also notified the manufacturer by mail of this problem.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #2

Nov 121996

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering components emitting a groaning noise. Vehicle taken to the dealer for service regarding this problem five times, but problem was not resolved. Also, transmission roughly downshifts in first gear, resulting in excessive jerking.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #1

Jun 011996

Sable

  • miles
Problem with power steering, causing grinding sound.

- Smith Town, NY, USA