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

Vehicle has lost power steering. Low speeds it is nearly impossible to turn left or right. At highway speeds steering wheel feels locked up. Taken to dealership (williams Ford Lincoln service dept - 205 South main street athens, pa 18810) twice. First time they did a cpu update - said they could not diagnose until that was complete - were 99% sure it would fix the problem. Made it worse - back in the shop now waiting to hear how to proceed.

- Waverly, NY, USA

I was backing out of a parking spot and the power steering failed. The power steering fault light came on. I turned the car off, turned it back on and the power steering worked. I then took the Taurus to coconut point Ford. They said that I needed a new steering gear assembly and my Taurus was not on the #15S18 recall list. I have enclosed my invoice for $2,093.45. I talked twice to Ford customer service. I mentioned the 445,000 cars (including the 2013 Taurus) that had been recalled for this same problem. "nothing they can do!" not a great answer... looking on the internet, there are a lot of Ford Taurus customers that had the same problem with their cars being recalled. I am very thankful that my wife was not driving on the highway when this happened!

- Estero, FL, USA

The car is not steering correctly as it should. The wheel is harder to turn at lower speeds and will somewhat act normal at higher speeds.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

While driving on the freeway, the steering wheel began to seized and the traction control and power steering indicators illuminated.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 118690. Researched the problem and saw that there had been a recall report back in 2015 pertaining to the steering modual failing. Unfortunately my 2013 Ford Taurus is not covered under this recall per Ford Motor Company.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. When attempting to turn or park the vehicle at low speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The steering wheel had to be turned with force. The failure was experienced numerous times. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact spoke with lake view Ford (12381 conneaut lake road, conneaut lake, pa 16316, (814) 382-5485) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

- Linesville, PA, USA