NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Steering complaints
295 reportsClear category filter195,000 miles · Jun 30, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)SteeringWheels
WITHOUT WARNING AND WHILE DRIVING ,THE STEERING WAS VERY VERY VERY HARD TO STEER IN YHE PROPER DIRECTION ALMOST CAUSING A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 50 MPH AND THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC ASWELL 45MPH PLUS = 95 TO 100 MPH COLLISION ON A TWO LANE TWO DIRECTION HIGHWAY.WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE POWER STEERING INFO CAME ON SAID SERVICE POWER ST…
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WITHOUT WARNING AND WHILE DRIVING ,THE STEERING WAS VERY VERY VERY HARD TO STEER IN YHE PROPER DIRECTION ALMOST CAUSING A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 50 MPH AND THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC ASWELL 45MPH PLUS = 95 TO 100 MPH COLLISION ON A TWO LANE TWO DIRECTION HIGHWAY.WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE POWER STEERING INFO CAME ON SAID SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON
NHTSA ODI #11331650
70,107 miles · Jun 2, 2020
Steering
WHILE STARTING MY CAR A LIGHT CAME ON STATING POWER STEERING ASSISTED FAILED. TURNED CAR OFF , SAT FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES TRIED AGAIN NO LIGHT. DROVE 11 MILES TO WORK CALLED LARRY MILLER FORD TO BRING IN. DROVE 11 MILES HOME. LOOKED ON FORD WEBSITE SAID THERE WAS A RECALL FOR ALL 2013 MODELS MADE IN CHICAGO FOR RECALL CODE 15S1…
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WHILE STARTING MY CAR A LIGHT CAME ON STATING POWER STEERING ASSISTED FAILED. TURNED CAR OFF , SAT FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES TRIED AGAIN NO LIGHT. DROVE 11 MILES TO WORK CALLED LARRY MILLER FORD TO BRING IN. DROVE 11 MILES HOME. LOOKED ON FORD WEBSITE SAID THERE WAS A RECALL FOR ALL 2013 MODELS MADE IN CHICAGO FOR RECALL CODE 15S18. TOOK TO DEALER THAT WAS THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE THEY GOT BUT SAID MY VIN NOT COVERED. WANTS 2500 TO REPAIR. MY CAR HAS TWO PLAQUES THAT SAY MADE IN CHICAGO.ONE IN GLOVEBOX AND ONE IN DOOR FRAME. CAR HAS 70107 MILES. I HAVE TO REPAIR BECAUSE I HAVE TO DRIVE 1800 MILES NEXT WEEK TO HANDLE CLOSING MY FATHERS ESTATE. I FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11326998
53,000 miles · May 26, 2020
Steering
WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. I LOSE POWER STEERING AND HAVE ONLY MANUAL STEERING. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT TYPE OF STREET OR CONDITIONS ARE, THIS ISSUE OCCURS NO MATTER WHAT AND CONTINUES TO OCCUR. NO SYSTEM CHECKS HAVE COME UP ON THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11326032
80,000 miles · May 14, 2020
Steering
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CODE CIB00-64 - WAS DIAGNOSE TO BE ISSUE. THOUGH RECALL WAS APPROVED ON THIS MAKE/MODEL STEERING:ELECTRICAL POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS-THIS CAR IS NOT COVER BECAUSE THEY CLAIM IT WAS BUILT AFTER DATE SUGGESTED IN RECALL FORD 15S18. WITHOUT WARNING AND WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION WHILE DRIVING ON STREET/HIGHWAY AND IN …
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STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CODE CIB00-64 - WAS DIAGNOSE TO BE ISSUE. THOUGH RECALL WAS APPROVED ON THIS MAKE/MODEL STEERING:ELECTRICAL POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS-THIS CAR IS NOT COVER BECAUSE THEY CLAIM IT WAS BUILT AFTER DATE SUGGESTED IN RECALL FORD 15S18. WITHOUT WARNING AND WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION WHILE DRIVING ON STREET/HIGHWAY AND IN MOTION THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES STIFF (NO PLAY IN WHEEL AS NORMALLY IT HAS) WHEN YOU PROCEED IN MAKING TURNS THE CAR LOSES ALL POWER AND SHUTS DOWN CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF. WHEN THIS HAPPENS IT WILL NORMALLY START AGAIN,ONCE STARTED AGAIN THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES VERY HARD TO STEER, MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. THEN WITHOUT WARNING YOU WILL HAVE NORMAL FUNCTION OF THE STEERING. CAUSING YOU TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR BECAUSE WHEN IT RE-CORRECTS THE STEERING FAILURE, IT OFTEN OCCURS WHILE WE ARE OVER COMPENSATING FOR THE LOST OF STEERING, CAUSING THE CAR TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11324512
64,000 miles · May 4, 2020
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING ASSIST AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING ASSIST AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
NHTSA ODI #11323265
107,000 miles · Apr 21, 2020
Steering
IN 2015 FORD RECALLED THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FOR STEERING ON THE 2011-2013 FORD TAURUS. I CURRENTLY HAVE A 2013 TAURUS THAT IS NOT COMING UP WITH THE RECALL BUT IS HAVING THIS ISSUE. IT IS VERY UNSAFE AS THE STEERING WHEEL STICKS AND DOES NOT TURN PROPERLY.
NHTSA ODI #11321829
Mileage unknown · Apr 8, 2020
Steering
STEERING WHEEL SHAKES ARE GETTING WORSE EVERY MONTH. WHILE DRIVING, STEERING WHEEL STICKS DURING TURNING AND GETS STUCK. STRAIGHTENING THE WHEEL AFTER A TURN IS HARD TO COMPLETE. HAVE TO PULL STEERING WHEEL HARD TO GET OUT STRAIGHTENED. THESE ISSUES HAPPEN BOTH WHILE DRIVING SLOW AND HIGHER SPEED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11320613
117,000 miles · Apr 8, 2020
Steering
POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE THE SAME AS WHAT IS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 15S18 ( NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V34000 ) BUT CARS MADE AFTER A CERTAIN DATE ARE NOT COVERED BY THAT RECALL, EVEN WHEN THE EXACT SAME ISSUE IS HAPPENING. THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED TO LATER MODELS FOR THE SAME ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11320518
114,000 miles · Apr 1, 2020
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING, THE STEERING WHEEL EMITTED A GRINDING SOUND. THE GRINDING SOUND WAS ALSO EMITTED WHEN REVERSING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROCK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING GEARBO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING, THE STEERING WHEEL EMITTED A GRINDING SOUND. THE GRINDING SOUND WAS ALSO EMITTED WHEN REVERSING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ROCK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING GEARBOX FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
NHTSA ODI #11319985
3 miles · Mar 31, 2020
Steering
THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWERSTEERING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ITS REALLY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE ALMOST GOT IN ACCIDENT. THE POWER STEERING NOW GIVES A MESSAGE SAYING ITS FAULTY, I HAVE TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER BECAUSE IVE FOUND FORMS ONLINE SHOWING THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS ON THE POWERSTEERING. FORD DENID THAT THERE IS R…
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THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWERSTEERING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ITS REALLY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE ALMOST GOT IN ACCIDENT. THE POWER STEERING NOW GIVES A MESSAGE SAYING ITS FAULTY, I HAVE TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER BECAUSE IVE FOUND FORMS ONLINE SHOWING THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS ON THE POWERSTEERING. FORD DENID THAT THERE IS RECALLS ON THE ELECTRIC POWERSTEERING SYSTEM.
NHTSA ODI #11319851
Official recalls
9Feb 10, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
Aug 25, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Dec 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 13S04-S1.
Jun 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Jan 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.
Jul 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
May 29, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: This corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.
Jun 26, 2013
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Ford Explorer, Taurus, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured November 29, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, with sufficient door openings and closings, the child safety locks may change from an activated position to a deactivated position without notice.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could lead to personal injury to an unrestrained child.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the safety locks. If necessary, the locks will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S07. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
May 31, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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