2014 Ford Taurus steering problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed May 6, 2026NYSteering

   Hello - the steering wheel has become very difficult to turn including inability to turn to the right or left at times, and seems to increase over time but has decreased while remaining stiff/difficult at times.I thought it was related to low/missing power steering fluid or the weather because the steering improved on a warm/warmer day. When I tested the weather theory it was another warm/hot day and later in the day meaning the car didn't require as much or any warm up as…

   NHTSA complaint #11736158 · source
2. Filed Jun 23, 2024ORSteering

   Power steering system failed. Internal electrical motor and / or steering angle sensor failed as diagnosed using scanning software. Failure results in requiring extreme effort to turn the steering wheel causing an unsafe situation. At low speeds, steering is nearly impossible and the steering wheel itself stresses to a point which causes concern of additional mechanical failure. Vehicle has less than 100,000 miles of use. All heat generated by the engine, transmission,…

   NHTSA complaint #11595975 · source
3. Filed Nov 15, 2023NYOther / UnknownSteering

   Please note that from the time i purchased the vehicle brand new the doors and roof have leaked. The same garage has continued to try and glue the molding in the outside. Now the back window area had the cloth sagging down. I was told it was a design problem and that the police car taurus was experiencing the same problems. After having a problem trying to steer the vehicle,I pulled over to the side of the road and put the car in park. Suddenly the Steering Assist…

   NHTSA complaint #11555212 · source
4. Filed Mar 16, 2023UTElectrical SystemLightingSteering

   Without any warning or warning lights the electronic power steering system failed, and the turn signal will not remain on unless held manually (new problem that started when the power steering failed). It is very hard to turn without it, and I am a strong man, it's nearly impossible to turn with one hand so the turn signal can also be operated. Only 39000 miles on the vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11512125 · source
5. Filed Mar 16, 2023121,997 miTX1 injuredAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   On 3/8/23 I was attempting to turn around on a residential street. I put my car in reverse and started turning steering wheel to the right when suddenly there was a loud pop and my steering wheel tighted up and I could barely turn it. IThen when I put in drive it stated rattling everywhere. I almost hit another car trying to turn in a drive cause couldn't turn. With in an hour the check engine power assist and traction control came lost blinkers and if I tried to gas it it…

   NHTSA complaint #11512101 · source
6. Filed Feb 7, 202332,600 miPASteering

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened;…

   NHTSA complaint #11506044 · source
7. Filed Dec 22, 2022KYCrashTowedSteering

   While traveling at 55 MPH, entered a curve my steering completely locked up causing me to collide with the guard rail. Not only was I put in danger but everyone traveling Kentucky 114 that day was as well. There have been several complaints on the same make and model cars and Ford has done nothing to correct it. There was no warning lights no anything. My car was total and my life was at risk, when Ford was well aware of the steering problems.

   NHTSA complaint #11498583 · source
8. Filed Apr 11, 202284,300 miLASteering

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 50 MPH, she started to smell a burning odor and shortly after the steering wheel seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver saw no flames nor smoke. The driver stated that the vehicle began to steer to the right but she was able to safely park in a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact took the vehicle to independent mechanic and made…

   NHTSA complaint #11460367 · source
9. Filed Mar 17, 2022PACrashTowedEngineSteeringSuspension

   On the 24th February, 2022, I was driving my 2014 Ford Taurus taxi cab on the highway to go pick up a client. I saw a dash light indicating slippery road and suddenly, I could not control the steering of the car. All attempts to control the steering proved futile, and the car kept swerving on both sides, till it hit the divider between the roads. This is the second time that this incident is happening to me. The first incident resulted to a minor damage, and the car was…

   NHTSA complaint #11457139 · source
10. Filed Jan 27, 2022KSSteering

    Rack and pinion or steering gear which are the same but can be called 2 different things. For no reason the power steering failed with a message to contact the dealer immediately as this could cause a serious accident resulting in injury or death. As far as putting someone or myself at risk it's pretty obvious if you can't steer the car, you are putting anyone on the road at risk. If it would fail when taking an exit ramp from a highway the automobile would be virtually…

    NHTSA complaint #11449144 · source
11. Filed Oct 28, 202177,000 miFLSteering

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that upon making a right turn into his driveway at 5 MPH, the power steering assist failed as the contact hit a bump in the driveway. Upon restart of the vehicle, the "power steering assist fault, service required" and the "service advance track" warning messages appeared on the instrument panel. The dealer had been notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11438472 · source
12. Filed Oct 6, 202193,000 miINTowedSteering

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that upon the start of his vehicle, the power steering assists fault warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had to use excessive force to steer the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure and replaced the power steering gear assembly. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed him that his vehicle was not included in a…

    NHTSA complaint #11435714 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology