# Power steering goes out of operation once a week unexpectedly

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-goes-out-of-operation-once-a-week-unexpectedly/43575>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** mercury, villager\
**Created:** [January 31, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-goes-out-of-operation-once-a-week-unexpectedly/43575 "2010-01-31T22:29:15Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![3191jbxxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/dc4da7/32.png) [@3191jbxxx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/3191jbxxx)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-goes-out-of-operation-once-a-week-unexpectedly/43575/1 "2010-01-31T22:29:15Z")

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Problem doesn’t happen when mechanics drive car. Replaced power steering pump and rack and  
  
 pinion unit. Problem still occurs after being  
  
 parked or when driving and have to turn corner. Not related to cold weather or anything else. Any suggestions re cause?

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**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\
**Post date:** [February 1, 2010, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-goes-out-of-operation-once-a-week-unexpectedly/43575/2 "2010-02-01T04:42:23Z")

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There may be some suspension component worn out causing severe binding.