Mercury steering & suspension repair questions and answers
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What is the knocking sound in the back end going over a bump?karen - 2002 Mercury Sable - Steering & Suspension - 5/4/2013Knocking sound in back end. I have had it checked but they can't hear it. Told its not the shocks.-
5/4/2013 JimmSeveral possibilities; faulty / worn rear suspension bushing, faulty / worn upper shock mount, faulty / worn rear control arm bushing. First step - is to park the vehicle on a level surface - then bounce the rear end up and down by hand to better determine the source of the noise. To hear the noise better - open the trunk lid - especially to observe the upper rear shock mounts area.
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.Brakes/Struts replaced.12/2012, while slowing down left tired has a clicking/tapping sound while tire rotating stoppedTodd37tx - 1999 Mercury Villager - Steering & Suspension - 4/10/2013It only hear the tapping from the left wheel, and when slowing down. Appears to be coming from the tired or brake or strut area. But these have all been replaced. The tire does shimmy or wobble or appears to be from the feel of the steering wheel on occasions not ...-
4/10/2013 HouseCallAutoI just dealt with this symptom you described on a 99 Villager recently. The cause was very badly worn outer tie rod ends. The noise was almost sounding like a bad wheel bearing at first. replaced both outer tie rods and noise gone completely.
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Is this a Suspension issue?Crossbones18 - 2001 Mercury Cougar - Steering & Suspension - 3/23/2013Hey all, So whenever I drive my vehicle on a bumpy road, I get a lot of popping sounds coming from the front end of the vehicle. For instance, when I run over a speed bump at an angle, my car rocks back and forth as it should, but I also get an audible pop when ...-
3/23/2013 JimmSeveral possibilities; worn / faulty suspension bushing, worn / faulty strut or shock bushing, worn / faulty strut upper mount, worn / faulty sway bar bushing or link.
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What is the cost to replace Air Ride Compressorjgfields1 - 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis - Steering & Suspension - 3/21/2013-
3/15/2013 Jimm
Check the many on-line parts sources;such as www.RockAuto.com, www.autopartswarehouse.com, or www.autopartsfair.com. For example, they (RockAuto) list the air ride compressor from around $167.00 (single stage) or from around $340.00 (dual stage) for your vehicle. -
3/21/2013 neomyejohnCheck on various air compressor selling sites and compare the prices.
http://4wheelonline.com/Cold_Air_Intakes.151438
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How do I remove the casing around the steering wheel?lhieda - 1995 Mercury Villager - Steering & Suspension - 1/25/2013
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1/25/2013 mckenziebuddy17should be able to take screws out of bottom steering wheel,cover should come off dicconnect air bag connector. then take the steering bolt looseand use steering wheel puller.
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1/5/2013 CVOFunctional Lock Cylinder
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the upper and lower steering column covers.
Turn the ignition lock to the accessory position.
Insert a 0.125 (3.17mm) wire pin or small drift punch in the hole at the top of the cylinder housing and depress the retaining pin while pulling out the lock cylinder.
To Install:
Turn the new lock cylinder to accessory position and while pressing the retaining pin in, insert the lock cylinder into the housing.
Turn the key to the OFF position the release the retaining pin.
Try the lock cylinder operation in all positions.
Reinstall the steering column covers.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Non-Functional Lock Cylinder
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the upper and lower steering column covers.
Insert a 0.125 (3.17mm) drill bit in the hole at the top of the cylinder housing and drill out the retaining pin.
Be careful not to drill into the lock cylinder housing.
Pull out the lock cylinder.
Clean out all the metal shavings and check the tube for damage. If damaged, the housing must be replaced.
To Install:
Turn the new lock cylinder to accessory position and while pressing the retaining pin in, insert the lock cylinder into the housing.
Turn the key to the OFF position the release the retaining pin.
Try the lock cylinder operation in all positions.
Re-install the steering column covers.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
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Power steering pump making noises full of fluid, fluid is foaming and coming out of resouvoir. No leaks on ground,no sigtina-ty1 - 1999 Mercury Sable - Steering & Suspension - 11/25/2012
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How do you find an air leak in the front left tire pressure snesor system.Egibson - 2010 Mercury Mountaineer - Steering & Suspension - 11/17/2012The same left front tire goes low even after rotating tires -
Having problem changing front axleskelbroshane - 1988 Mercury Topaz - Steering & Suspension - 11/17/2012is there any tricks I need to know that will help me press the old wheel bearings out? I have removed the snap ring and applied a considerable amount of preasure with a press and haven't been able to budge it even a little.
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My steering wheel shakes slightly left to right while driving.allen - 2006 Mercury Milan - Steering & Suspension - 10/12/2012I think it might be my rotors or shocks and struts. Ideas??-
10/12/2012 PERRY377have the tires balanced at walmart its only around 15 to 20 dolars and then see how that does
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What type of suspension is on the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis? I am thinking of adding air shocks any suggestions?Zonadock - 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis - Steering & Suspension - 9/26/2012
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POWER STEERING LEAK RIGHT FROM PUMPerica - 1997 Mercury Sable - Steering & Suspension - 9/25/2012MY FLUID IS LEAKING FROM PUMP WHERE HOSE GOES INTO A SO CALLED MECH CHANGED OUT A FREEZE PLUG I THINK AND NOW THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS LEAKING WHAT COULD THAT BE THE PUMP?HOSE? -
How much does it cost to fix a broken tie rod on a 96 mercury cougar. Round about?autumnrosewood - 1996 Mercury Cougar - Steering & Suspension - 9/25/2012Is it worth it to get it fixed? Or should i look for a new car? -
Intermittent whinning coming from front passenger wheel ,not specifically made worse by anything(,braking,turning,etc)tom peck - 2001 Mercury Sable - Steering & Suspension - 9/18/2012Started since I hit a curve(not hard) and ruined the tire. Since then to get around I replaced it with a worn ,older tire (it has a lot of cupping) to get around.I plan on getting a new tire and an alignment. Does this sound reasonable? -
When replaceing the rack and pinion assembley, how do you bleed the air out of the system?mike conley - 1998 Mercury Mountaineer - Steering & Suspension - 8/31/2012why does the steering turn by itself when the engine is running?
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8/31/2012 BillStart the engine, and turn the steering wheel as far right as possible, and then as far left as possible. Keep doing this until you hear no more air in the system. Drive it around for a day or so, and repeat the procedure.
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