The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. After starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to mullinax Ford (1551 E semoran blvd, apopka, fl 32703), but could not be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

- Ormand Beach, FL, USA

I own a 2013 Ford Taurus limited. I keep my vehicle well maintained by myself or the mechanic. I have has clunking sounds coming from the passenger side front end. My mechanic replaced both front struts and both sway bar links. The noise had stopped for approx: A week. Noise came back mechanic changed strut saying bad strut. Again have same problem. Details of bad clunking noise.......noise seems to be front left side, I and be parked and move steering wheel 1/4 turn left and right and hear noise. It seems to effect steering at low speeds turning. I travel 500 mile a week for work 98% highways. I have read countless complaints and no one has a solution. From others replacing steering modules, steering unit $2000, strut replacements. Control arms, wheel bearing"?????" need assistance I owe more on my car than its worth and cant afford to keep paying for a problem that has not been determined by Ford or anyone else. I hope accidents do not need to happen before this issue is taken seriously.

- Frederick, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the electric power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to kendall Ford of anchorage (190 gambell St, anchorage, ak 99501) where they stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,701.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the steering failed intermittently without warning. The steering wheel seized and was very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to mathews Ford (175 E main St, norwich, NY 13815, (607) 334-3273) to be diagnosed, but the codes could not be read. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to work it out with the dealer. The failure mileage was 39,760.

- Hamilton, NY, USA

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.

- Georgetown, KY, USA

Electronic steering assist gives out while driving at all speeds, but especially at slower speeds 5-35mph. The steering wheel almost feels like it grabs and you have to pull the wheel back to stay in your lane and avoid a collision. Very dangerous, as this seemed to have come on very suddenly.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

Takata recalls. While driving sometimes the steering stiffen up making the car hard to control while driving and parking then vehicle, then the rack and pinon went out, making loud noises. Making the vehicle impossible to drive. There is also an issue with transfer case to the AWD the seals are easily breaking making the transmission fluid leaking everywhere.

- Chicago, IL, USA

Ford has recalled thousands of power steering assemblies for the 2013 Ford Taurus but they are balking at recalling ours. Feb 5, 2019, I called them again and they responded by giving me case number cas17063111 and told me that they would be contacting our local dealership to escalate the resolution. After 10 days of the service manager trying to talk to Ford, they finally told him that they were not going to do anything. In other words, they just tried to appease me instead of resolving the problem. There is a June 2015 recall on the power steering assembly. Our car is doing exactly what the recall notice calls for. I need your help to be my advocate with Ford. They are trying to have the local dealership pay on something that is their responsibility.

- Clinton, OK, USA

Making a right turn onto public roadway in trinity fl. My power steering went out, making turn extremely wide and feeling of no steering control. Flow of traffic stopped until I was able to avoid being T-boned and get to the shoulder of roadway, when making right turn light came on, I think it showed default to manual steering...but not sure of wording, because I was trying not to get broad sided....after pulling over to side I turned off vehicle, restarted car went forward on shoulder slowly, still having steering extremely difficult, then after about 100' steering went back to normal...." drove home with flashers to land O lakes fl.. about 20 min. Without anymore problems. Ford shows recall is 15S18... but my VIN.# isn't in that.." Ford is recalling 422,814 vehicles in North America, including the 2011-13 Ford Taurus and Ford flex, for potential problem with the electric power steering. Also affected vehicles include 2011-13 Lincoln mks and mkt... Ford spokeswoman kelli felker told edmunds the recall begins on July 20,2015 and that they were aware of four minor accidents linked to the recall, but no injuries.....this recall should be expanded, or possibly a class action lawsuit before someone gets in a deadly accident....

- Land O Lakes, FL, USA

The power steering assembly is going out. Without warning, the power steering stops working. We have already paid to change the module and other 2013 Taurus are in the recall but not our VIN

- Clinton, OK, USA

Steering wheel locked as my daughter was driving away from our house Sunday, December 23, 2018. Problem happened to my wife one week before as she was trying to back car out of driveway while I was out of United States. The car gave warning "power steering assist default."

- Newport News, VA, USA

The power steering, just quits from time to time... very scary needs to be addressed. In motion very cold out in city at the time..

- Lake Wilson, MN, USA

I received a power steering fault on my 2013 Ford Taurus. It was unable to be moved so I had it towed and was told it was the electric power steering component needed to be replaced. This should be covered under a recall but I was told by Ford that my VIN wasn't affected. I noticed several complaints regarding this issue on forums and other websites. The cost of the repair was over 2K and at that amount Ford should look into this issue.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

Failure of electronic power assist steering upon startup of car. There is message displays in the instrument cluster message center and a chime sounds to inform of the failure. This is a frequent failure that can be remedied by restarting the car. However, if this failed while driving on the road a serious accident may occur. This is the same condition as Ford 15S18 recall. However, the car VIN does not match Ford's database because although the car was manufactured in the facility (Chicago) with the known issue it is outside the specified date of production for which the recall includes. Please expand the recall, there is significant proof of many Ford drivers with this same issue that do not qualify for the recall. The issue is much larger than initially specified by Ford, and could result in a significant hazard on the roads if not properly remedied.

- Playa Del Rey, CA, USA

While driving my car, 1 weeks ago, power steering totally failed. Was going about 35 miles an hour. The power steering assist fault warning came on my display. Had to man handle the car to the side of the road where I shut the car down. I proceeded to restart engine at which time the warning reset itself and power steering came back. Got my car home with no further problems. Just yesterday after starting my car same warning came on with total failure of steering system. Luckily I wasn't moving. I investigated this problem online and found there was a recall for this same problem. However, my vehicle is not included in this recall. Also noted this is a common problem as stated by many in the recall forums I viewed online. The recall for the defect was issued 06/02/2015 (recall # 15V340000). I would also note that the power steering fault did not reset itself this time and the power steering itself is totally disabled.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

My Ford Taurus 2013 limited wont steer to the right or left when driving on the street I was looking for the power steering fluid but mine is electronic with 74000 miles and am having power steering problem already I see other complains about the Ford Taurus 2013.

- Lincoln Park, MI, USA

My first problem was the fuel pump. The second was the power steering. Now I am having an engine problem that I am waiting on a mechanic to check.

- United States, DE, USA

I was backing out my yard and my power steering light came on which made it hard for me to steer. Also my trac advance light came on as well

- Independence, LA, USA

Steering assist failure. Difficulty steering, occurs intermittently, $1700 repair estimate

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

While driving loss of power stering message came on the dash and when I shut the engine off and restarted the engine there was no power assist.

- Wharton Nj, NJ, USA