10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,410 miles

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problem #49

Feb 152025

Taurus

  • miles
Driving 65mph and the steering wheel locked up and the brakes weren-??t working as they should. Check engine light came on. Was able to pull off the road. Shut off vehicle for awhile. Then it worked as it should. No repairs at this time but sounds like it will continue to happen.

- Cannon Falls, MN, USA

problem #48

Jun 282024

Taurus

  • 111,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was firm, and the failure had worsened over time. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (STEERING) as probable cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

- Greenwich, OH, USA

problem #47

Sep 092024

Taurus

  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. In addition, the steering assist fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with power steering control module (PSCM) failure. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

- Franklin, KY, USA

problem #46

Mar 162024

Taurus

  • miles
car is becoming hard to steer, changing lanes on interstate when exiting ramp vehicle then felt like it wanted steer to the right and had to use more force to keep it from turning right.vheical has not been inspected as of yet due it just happening approx 70,000 miles no warning lights appeared on dash, wife drove car this morn informed me of issue i then proceeded to drive it to see what was going on this when above mentioned occurred after test driving it, now worried about the safety of others and wife driving vehicle. 2015 ford Tarus. Should not be having an issue like this at this mileage.

- Rochelle, IL, USA

problem #45

Jul 242023

Taurus

  • miles
Steering failed while moving slowly, reset procedure failed, will have to tow for repairs unsafe to drive, mileage 60,000, highly maintained

- Berlin, MD, USA

problem #44

Apr 052023

Taurus

  • 147,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel became very firm, with the vehicle independently jerking to the right. The contact had to use excessive force to return the vehicle to center lane. The contact pulled off the road and turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure occurred two more times. The contact stated that an unknown warning light flashed on but did not illuminate a second time. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the electric power steering assist booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

- Eastpointe, MI, USA

problem #43

Sep 052022

Taurus

  • miles
While driving -??steering fault. Service now-?? light illuminated. Next steering wheel locked up and displayed -??steering loss stop safely-?? and -??advance service trac-??. Car could not be steering and had to be towed, now shop says rack and pinion need replaced

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #42

Aug 182022

Taurus 6-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel temporarily lost power steering assist. There was a message displayed to take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred temporarily on two other occasions. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle in when the warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The consumer stated replaced front re-blower relay coil electrical assist steering module.

- The Villages, FL, USA

problem #41

Sep 122022

Taurus

  • miles
Was driving home and got service steering fault error on dash and steering became stiff very hard to turn. Almost caused an accident.

- Weatherly , PA, USA

problem #40

Mar 122022

Taurus

  • miles
Unknown, car "sways" when hitting bumps, cracks in the road and when braking.

- Davenport , IA, USA

problem #39

Jan 282022

Taurus

  • miles
I was not notified from Ford about the serious safety recall on my 2015 Ford Taurus. I'd like to have this safety concern fixed immediately so I don't end up in a severe auto accident. I can drop my vehicle off. I've never had this happen and I'm nervous to drive the vehicle. I have noticed a difference in the way it drives please help get this sorted out with my local Ford Dealership in Fort Myers, FL. Thank you!

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #38

Sep 022021

Taurus

  • 110,717 miles
The contact's fiancé owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while his fiancé was driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the power steering assist fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The driver towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the steering gear and rack and pinion to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,717.

- Bay City, WI, USA

problem #37

Jun 262021

Taurus

  • miles
I was driving with my wife on the highway on June 26th, 2021. As I was going around a turn to the right I had a warning come up saying to service advance trac. Right as that happened my steering wheel locked up straight almost causing me to crash. I do not know what could have caused this. I have gotten both my battery and alternator checked and they both are completely fine. I am getting my recall taken care of on Thursday July the 6th so it will be looked over then to see what may have been the cause of it but a toe link would not cause something like this to happen. Ive asked family members that have been mechanics for over 10 years that don-??t know what could have caused that to happen.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

problem #36

Dec 292020

Taurus

  • 27,500 miles
My car stalls when I'm driving and turns off. No check engine light

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #35

Dec 152020

Taurus

  • miles
Power steering fault 81000 miles. 2015 Ford Taurus limited

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #34

Jun 042020

Taurus

  • 80,553 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine with the traction warning light illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel was firm and difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to auto parts store to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic power steering and rack and pinion was defective. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The contact was referred to an authorized dealer for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,553.

- Antioch, TN, USA

problem #33

Jun 042020

Taurus 6-cyl

  • 805,539 miles
I was driving home from work when without warning my car traction light came on indicating steering assist fault I only had the car for 3 months when it happened NHTSA id# 10095995 my complaint # 11374607 components: Electronic stability control, electrical system, steering manufacturer communication # 46210,47638 consumer stated vehicle is not on recall list, feels it should be.

- Antioch, TN, USA

problem #32

Jun 042020

Taurus

  • 87,000 miles
One day I was driving down the road to work and my lights started blinking on and off saying steering fault service now. I literally just got the vehicle in April of 2020 and this all started in June.

- Antioch, TN, USA

problem #31

Jul 162020

Taurus

  • 42,500 miles
Driving down the road, all of a sudden my power steering locks up with a default message. This happened driving straight down the city road going 40mph.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #30

Jul 102020

Taurus 6-cyl

  • 61,900 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that after refueling and attempting to drive off, the vehicle loss power steering assist. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The contact waited for fifteen minutes, restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact contacted olathe Ford Lincoln (1845 E Santa Fe St, olathe, ks 66062, (913) 782-0881) to have the vehicle diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering gear and power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the repair was no longer covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 61,900.

- Olathe, KS, USA

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