1999 Mercury Sable Hard to Steer at slow speed

1999 MERCURY SABLE
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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COPKAT
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My steering is really hard turning when travelling at a slow speed, but it is especially hard when I parallel park. (feels like manual steering). I was looking on line and a problem with my vehicle is this exact problem, and it says that it requires the replacement of the control module and/or transmission-range sensors. Is this extremely costly? Does it mean the transmission needs to be replaced? I have no idea what this is.
Sep 16, 2008 at 7:56 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi copkat
Don't know any reason why tranny is at fault. So lets start with some basics
Pump pressure maybe low
Is belt tight?
Binding internally in rack
A binding suspension componant ie. ball joint, tie rod
Jack up car both front wheels off ground start up is steering easier?
Let me know
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Sep 16, 2008 at 12:25 PM
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