Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||||
| 98241 | 12/07/1998 | 604053 | Diagnostic service tips on passive anti theft system ( pats ). *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 9851 | 03/16/1998 | 601289 | Exerpeincing a moaning noise heard from the power steering during engine idle. *tt | 07/17/1998 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 12570 | 03/01/1999 | 6091815 | Some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning. *tt | 11/15/2000 | |
| 5897 | 03/01/1999 | 605254 | Experiencing a squeaking and / or popping noise from the front outer tire rods. *tt | 06/04/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 07/31/2007 | 175000 | 100 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercury sable gs. she stated that while turning the vehicle it swerved to the opposite direction. the vehicle to crash into a pole, which caused the vehicle to roll over two times. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact sustained swelling and sharp pains. the crash was reported to the police. the current and failure mileages were 175,000. the powertrain and purchase date was unavailable. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 2 | 04/30/2001 | |
| While driving vehicle pulls to the right or left due to a spring within steering box. *ak consumer lists property damage and an injury, however does not mention any accident. *yh | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 2 | |||
| Power steering continually makes noise while turning, repair kit installed however system continues to experience noise. mjs | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 15 | 03/01/1999 | |
| My car made a low roaring noise from the rear end after about 3 months, since the first incident didn't occur again for a few weeks i didn't worry about it, however, after i had it for about 6 months the noise got worse and i was told i needed new brake pads, these were installed the same day, a few weeks later the same noise occurred again and this time i was told i needed new tie rod ends, these were installed that day, then it was my brake pads later it was the rotors, brake pads and shoes, i still have the noise in the rear of the car and now my brakes are still not right, i came down a hill last week and when i hit my brakes there were none, the dealer is saying it is the fact that i drive a lot ford motor co is saying they aren't responsible and bud shell is saying it is my fault can you help me i have had this car in the shop for this same problem about 10 times since sept 1999 i am afraid that my brakes will fail me again in a more dangerous situation than the last time. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 03/22/1999 | |||
| Front steel tire steel separation from cord, causing vehicle to vibrate while driving. also, steering coupling was loose. dealer notified. *ak | |||