2015 Ford Taurus steering problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Nov 17, 2025ILSteering

   As I was backing out of my garage and begin to turn, my steering wheel became very stiff and my Dash displayed electronic power steering fault service required causing me to almost end up in my neighbor's yard and barely able to make it back into my garage It All Happened instantly with no prior problems or Warnings I will take it to a Ford dealership for further Diagnostics

   NHTSA complaint #11699915 · source
2. Filed Feb 16, 2025MNBrakesSteering

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11642990 · source
3. Filed Feb 5, 2025111,000 miOHSteering

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11640921 · source
4. Filed Sep 9, 2024103,000 miKYSteering

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11613619 · source
5. Filed Mar 18, 2024ILSteering

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11578153 · source
6. Filed Aug 11, 2023MDElectrical SystemSteering

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

   NHTSA complaint #11538032 · source
7. Filed Apr 14, 2023147,000 miMISteering

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11517130 · source
8. Filed Oct 23, 2022IAElectrical SystemSteering

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11490475 · source
9. Filed Oct 18, 2022110,000 miFLSteering

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11489752 · source
10. Filed Sep 13, 2022PASteering

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

    NHTSA complaint #11484324 · source
11. Filed Feb 2, 2022FLOther / UnknownSteeringSuspension

    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!

    NHTSA complaint #11449844 · source
12. Filed Sep 14, 2021110,717 miWITowedSteering

    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…

    NHTSA complaint #11432941 · 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