Low fluid level?
Bad steering pump?
Worn steering rack?
Around 210-215
Into the power steering reservoir.
* No power steering fluid in reservoir * The power steering pump is not operating
how do i change out a power steering switch on a 2001 mercury sable with a 3.0 engine?
It is part of the power steering pump assembly.
Take it to a garage. It can leak at several places and there are seals that can be installed to stop the leaks.
It should be marked in yellow "power steering" on a round black cap.
On a 1998 Mercury Tracer : The power steering fluid reservoir is at the front of the engine compartment towards the passenger side < of the vehicle ( when looking from the FRONT of the vehicle , the power steering fluid reservoir is the reservoir on the RIGHT )
There is a pressure release screw or bleeder on the power steering system in a 1999 Mercury Sable wagon.
You can find a power steering diagram for a 1999 Mercury Sable in the owner's manual. You can also find it at certain auto part stores.
At the front of the engine , towards the drivers side of the engine ( power steering fluid reservoir on a 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis )
According to the 2004 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )