Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 05/07/2003 | 3 | ||
| There is a defect in the configuration of the steering wheel.*mr. in the process of turning left at an intersection or parking lot, the steering wheel brushed the top of the consumer's leg and with slight motion it caused the consumer' foot to move over to the accelerator. the consumer stated when he attempted to brake, his foot slipped off the brake pedal and hit the accelerator and crashed into a wall. the consumer stated the brake and accelerator pedal were designed too close together. the manufacturer did acknowledge there was a defect and a recall had been issued. *jb | |||
| 01/27/2003 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Steering had gone out, and caused it to become impossible to steer/turn. ts scc | |||
| 1 | 04/01/2002 | ||
| The steering wheel vibrated while in idle, the structure of the vehicle rocked back and forth or from side to side. vehicle also picked up speed on its own without pressing the accelerator. ts *jb | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/17/2005 | 54000 | 1 | 12/24/2000 |
| Recently my 2001 mercury sable ls caught fire very shortly after the power steering system completely failed. *jb | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 11/20/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury sable. while driving 35 mph the driver side curtain air bag deployed without warning. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 55000. updated 01/05/10. *lj the air bag in the driver seat deployed for no reason. also, the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. updated 01/07/10.*jb | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 08/12/2010 | 100000 | ||
| When getting car safety inspected mechanic found rear coil springs broken. research on internet found recall for front springs but nor rear. they are the same type of springs as the front so why would they not be included in the recall!!!!! many other owners have also had the same problem with the rear springs also. i'm just glad the failure did not result in a crash or anyone being injured. ford motor company should include the rear springs in the recall also. | |||