1997 Mercury Sable steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Mercury Sable — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ball joint and tie-rod replacements needed very frequently (1-2 times a year). On both a 1997 sable wagon and 1999 sable sedan. Each vehicle has had several ball joints and tie-rods replaced, some covered by mfg as the frequency was so often. Each time we have been told that the ball-joint and/or…”
filed Mar 16, 2006
“The consumer was having trouble with the steering wheel. It didn't turn. The consumer took the car to the dealer and they drove it. The dealer replaced 2 parts in the steering, but the problem remained. The steering wheel made a binding noise and gets really tight. When the steering wheel locked up…”
filed May 3, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sable years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sable | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 Sable | 16 | 26% |
| 2005 Sable | 7 | 8% |
| 2003 Sable | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 Sable | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 Sable | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 Sable | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 Sable | 33 | 13% |
| 1998 Sable | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 Sable | 36 | 12% |
| 1995 Sable | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 Sable | 13 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Mercury Sable
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.