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Steering complaints
295 reportsClear category filter93,290 miles · May 8, 2018
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING). THE DEALER (CARMODY FORD, INC., 1111 NY-29, GREENWICH, NY 12834, (518) 692-2246) DIAGNO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING). THE DEALER (CARMODY FORD, INC., 1111 NY-29, GREENWICH, NY 12834, (518) 692-2246) DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION OTHER THAN HAVING THE DEALER DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,290.
NHTSA ODI #11092410
61,700 miles · Apr 29, 2018
Steering
THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2013 FORD TAURUS LIMITED HAS GOTTEN HARD TO TURN AND IS REALLY BAD AT LOW SPEED AND TAKING TWO HANDS TO TURN. IT ONLY HAS 61700 MILES ON IT. I LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND THERE ARE COUNTLESS COMPLAINTS WITH THIS ISSUE AND A RECALL FOR IT. WHEN I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY THEY SAID THAT MY CAR IS …
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THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2013 FORD TAURUS LIMITED HAS GOTTEN HARD TO TURN AND IS REALLY BAD AT LOW SPEED AND TAKING TWO HANDS TO TURN. IT ONLY HAS 61700 MILES ON IT. I LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND THERE ARE COUNTLESS COMPLAINTS WITH THIS ISSUE AND A RECALL FOR IT. WHEN I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY THEY SAID THAT MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, THE RECALL ONLY COVERS FORD TAURUS SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 THRU FEBRUARY 28, 2012, MY FORD TAURUS WAS MANUFACTURERED IN 2013. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND THE SAID THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE IS BACK ORDERED UNTIL MID JULY. THIS IS JUST ABSURD THAT MY FORD TAURUS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND FURTHERMORE THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE TO FIX IT UNTIL MID JULY. THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS ME AND MY FAMILY DRIVE AROUND IN A CAR WITH FAULTY STEERING THAT IS UNSAFE WITH THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE US TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT WITH NO FIX FOR MONTHS.
NHTSA ODI #11090836
55,000 miles · Apr 25, 2018
Air BagsElectronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED GETTING LOOSE STARTING ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO. THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AND NOT GOING OFF. I SAW THE RECALL ON OTHER FORD MODELS FOR THE STEERING WHEEL AND THOUGHT THIS MIGHT BE THE SAME SCENARIO. I TRIED TO CONTACT FORD TWICE AND BOTH TIMES WAS INTERRUPTED BY THE AUTOMATED REQUEST TO TAKE …
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THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED GETTING LOOSE STARTING ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO. THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AND NOT GOING OFF. I SAW THE RECALL ON OTHER FORD MODELS FOR THE STEERING WHEEL AND THOUGHT THIS MIGHT BE THE SAME SCENARIO. I TRIED TO CONTACT FORD TWICE AND BOTH TIMES WAS INTERRUPTED BY THE AUTOMATED REQUEST TO TAKE A SURVEY. I DON'T KNOW IF THE STEERING WHEEL HAS EVER BEEN REMOVED, BUT I DO KNOW THAT THE DRIVERS AIRBAG WAS REPLACED AT SOME TIME.
NHTSA ODI #11090023
115,000 miles · Apr 23, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIT MESSAGE POPPED UP AND THE STEERING GOT A LITTLE DIFFICULT. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON THE STEERING WAS LIKE NORMAL AGAIN. A LITTLE WHILE LATER ON THE FREEWAY THE POWER STEERING ASSIT MESSAGE POPPED UP AGAIN AND THE STEERING WENT O…
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I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIT MESSAGE POPPED UP AND THE STEERING GOT A LITTLE DIFFICULT. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON THE STEERING WAS LIKE NORMAL AGAIN. A LITTLE WHILE LATER ON THE FREEWAY THE POWER STEERING ASSIT MESSAGE POPPED UP AGAIN AND THE STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY MAKING STEERING VERY DIFFICULT.
NHTSA ODI #11089740
62,875 miles · Apr 14, 2018
Steering
CAR HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT AND NOW THE STEERING IS GETTING HARD TO TURN AND STIFF AND WON'T RETURN AFTER I TURN WHILE DRVING
NHTSA ODI #11085025
115,000 miles · Mar 28, 2018
Steering
STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD LOWER STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE PART WAS BACK ORDERED FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECTIVE PART IF FORD IS HAVING TO SUPPLY SO MANY NEW PARTS AN…
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STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD LOWER STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE PART WAS BACK ORDERED FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 WEEKS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECTIVE PART IF FORD IS HAVING TO SUPPLY SO MANY NEW PARTS AND CANNOT KEEP THEM IN STOCK.
NHTSA ODI #11081929
110,000 miles · Mar 13, 2018
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JANNELL MOTORS INC (2000 WASHINGTON ST, HANOVER, MA 02339, 781-982-4500) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JANNELL MOTORS INC (2000 WASHINGTON ST, HANOVER, MA 02339, 781-982-4500) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
NHTSA ODI #11078940
85,000 miles · Mar 8, 2018
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AT A FUEL STATION AND LEFT THE VEHICLE PARKED UNTIL THAT EVENING. THE CONTACT THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AT A FUEL STATION AND LEFT THE VEHICLE PARKED UNTIL THAT EVENING. THE CONTACT THEN DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO A DEALER DUE TO SEVERAL FAILURE CODES POPULATING. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER (SUTTON FORD LINCOLN, 21315 CENTRAL AVE, MATTESON, IL 60443) DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL COMPUTER FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
NHTSA ODI #11076939
70,250 miles · Mar 8, 2018
Steering
IT FEELS LIKE THE POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING, MAKING THE CAR VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. IT IS MOST NOTICEABLE AT LOWER SPEEDS, WHILE DRIVING IN PARKING LOTS OR CITY STREETS, BUT THERE IS MORE RESISTANCE THAN USUAL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO DO NOT RETURN TO CENTER AFTER A TURN. IT'S LIK…
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IT FEELS LIKE THE POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING, MAKING THE CAR VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. IT IS MOST NOTICEABLE AT LOWER SPEEDS, WHILE DRIVING IN PARKING LOTS OR CITY STREETS, BUT THERE IS MORE RESISTANCE THAN USUAL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO DO NOT RETURN TO CENTER AFTER A TURN. IT'S LIKE THE POWER STEERING WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO.
NHTSA ODI #11076815
83,000 miles · Mar 5, 2018
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPS WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED ONE RECALL AND THREE TSBS FOR THE STEERING; HO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EPS WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED ONE RECALL AND THREE TSBS FOR THE STEERING; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT THE DEALER REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000. *TT
NHTSA ODI #11076332
Official recalls
9Feb 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
Aug 25, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Dec 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
Jun 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Jan 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.
Jul 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
May 29, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.
Jun 26, 2013
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
May 31, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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