Problems with 2013 Ford Taurus STEERING

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. more effort was required to steer the vehicle while traveling various speeds. the vehicle was towed to the vehicle owner's residence and was then towed to all american ford of paramus (375 nj-17, paramus, nj) where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

The power steering is failing the car only has 34,000 miles on it. it is very difficult to maneuver the vehicle especially on turns.

The steering is suddenly very "loose". it was fine one day and dangerous to drive the next day. the car just turned 60,000 miles and we have owned it for 7 months. i am very upset and bummed that ford won't fix it since it's not included in the recall, i want to document this, since i drive kids to school everyday down some roads that have lots of curves and tree's. if we crash, ford will hear about this, i cannot believe they will let these cars wander down the road knowing it's a ticking time bomb. so sad ford..

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle lost power steering ability. the contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the electrical power assist system failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering); however, the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Have had rattling noise in front end since about 53000 miles. went thru replacing entire suspension and still no better. finally it was found that electronic rack and pinion shafts that connect to inner tie rods on both sides are loose and damaged internally. car is unstable in all driving conditions.

Many models and years of the ford taurus have been recalled due to failure of the power steering. my car is a 2013 ford taurus and some "batches" of the same model and year have had the recall. mine is not included, however, twice in the past 3 months, the power steering has failed on me. the dealership says the fix is a new rack and pinion piece which costs $900 from ford.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. when approaching a stop light or stop sign with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle shook from front to back. in addition, the vehicle stalled and failed to start. the steering wheel shook each time the vehicle was started and the contact noticed a burning odor inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the 02 sensors failed and the fuel pump had a leak. both components needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

While driving 75 mph on an interstate, i lost the power steering and was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road, a red warning message to service power steering now came on, at the same time turn signal would not work and traction control warning light came. since it was the weekend and i was driving home for christmas i still drove the car home. i now have the car at dealership, and being told no recall on this car. but there is a recall on others for same issue. i don't have the cost yet but tried to call ford customer service and they are close for the holiday. wait to see what's next. mileage on the car was 60,070. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. while driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power assist warning indicator illuminated. as a result, the vehicle struck the curb and the front passenger side tire blew out. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist volt needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. the contact stated that the electrical power steering malfunctioned again and the traction control and power steering warning indicators illuminated. in addition, the turn signals failed to operate. the failure occurred intermittently over the past three years. seelye ford of kalamazoo (3820 stadium dr, kalamazoo, mi 49008, (269) 375-3820) stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). the vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering module part of the steering rack needed to be replaced. the contact planned to have the repairs performed by an independent mechanic. the manufacturer stated that if the contact filed a complaint with nhtsa, he could file for reimbursement if a recall were issued. the failure mileage was 98,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. the contact stated that the power steering assist system malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering) even though the failures were identical. the failure mileage was 71,000.

Driving on freeway when the engine warning light came on and lost all control of steering. had to stop in middle of road when a bystander came by and helped me get it to the side. then had it towed to my house. found out it was electric steering had gone out. could have caused serious accident. called ford and they said there was no recall for my car. will have it towed to ford dealer where i will probably have to pay big bucks to get it fixed.

Power steering failed and caused vehicle to be very difficult to continue properly around a bend in the road. simultaneous with this failure, the traction control system sent up an alarm and the turn signals stop working and the lever has to be held in place to make the indicators work.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. while operating the vehicle, a loud grinding noise was present when turning the steering wheel in either direction. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering gear was faulty and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). the contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 84,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. while driving 65 mph, the power steering failed without warning and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. while driving approximately 5 mph approaching a stop. the power steering ability was lost and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was turned off and, after one minute, started normally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure also occurred five other times. the vin was invalid. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized. the electronic power assist, power steering, and service advance track warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 84,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. after starting the engine, the power steering sensor light illuminated and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 52,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. while driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the abs warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the four wheel bearings needed to be replaced. the repairs were done, however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,291.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. the contact stated that the power steering fault warning indicator flashed and the power steering failed to function properly. there was a total loss of power in either direction of the steering wheel. the vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired by a dealer. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. while driving at low speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and felt as if it had seized. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 59,203.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear in the power steering pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering), but the vin was not included. the failure mileage was 65,000.

While driving down the street the steering wheel on the car locked up and wouldn't turn. the car gave a "service power steering" and " steering assist default" at the time of the wheel locking up. this is very dangerous because the car just stops where you are. it won't take gas or anything. this is the second time that it has happened in this car. i took the car to a ford dealer and was told that the problem was a weak battery. i do not think this is the problem. i have noticed other ford vehicles of the same year with this problem. i think this is a major problem and needs to be corrected before someone is hurt or killed by this problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. while driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist warning light illuminated. the vehicle was merged to the side of the road. the vehicle was shut off and restarted and then resumed normal operation. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 58,000.

While driving the car around a curve the steering wheel locked up. the "service power steering" message came up. as well as the " steering assist default". when this happened i was traveling at approximately 45 mph. i couldn't move the steering wheel at all. i slid off the side of the road into the ditch. it was like the wheel had completely locked up. just so happen there were no cars close behind on i would have been hit. *tr

Entering street from parking area, power steering assist failed. warning on dash stated electronic steering failed. with difficulty, steered car to side of road. turned car off. when car restarted, failure self corrected. appears to be failure of computer control of electronic steering assist. *tr