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.
Affected Model Years
This issue affects Mercury Grand Marquis model years 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, .
9 people reported this problem
200015,000 Miles
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 .
20000 Miles
Same problem just changed pitman arm and gearbox still floats. Just found broken stabilizer end link broke I think it's the problem