Steering Gear May Fail on Mercury Grand Marquis

Problem Description and Possible Solution

The steering gear may have an internal problem that makes turning to one side difficult; it may need to be replaced. A wheel alignment is needed after the steering gear is replaced.

Problem Data

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Average mileage: 143,250 (15,000–300,000)

4 model years affected: 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002

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2001 Mercury Grand Marquis 15,000 mi,

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None found but car wanders on highway at speeds above 50 mph . IN wind it is almost undriveable . 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis . Have read many with same complaints suggest rear stabilizer and check idle arm bushing should be 50 lbs of torque or less and not binding .

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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis

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Same problem just changed pitman arm and gearbox still floats. Just found broken stabilizer end link broke I think it's the problem

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Steering Gear May Fail on Mercury Grand Marquis

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