One problem related to power steering light on has been reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Anytime I even go through a puddle I loose power steering and battery light goes out. The car has not stalled yet but the date I put on this report the power steering went as I was turning into an entrance to walmart and I couldnt catch it in time to stop it from hitting the curb. I did significant damage to the ty rod and driver wheel well. Ford said that was normal. I was not warned of this when I bought the vehicle and cant find a report about that anywhere. It is definitly life threatenig living in buffalo in the winter what will happen? I am scared to drive my vehicle and I just bought it.