Six problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While pulling up to park tried to turn car off and it would not turn. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said the steering column broke.
Steering column failure.
A metal to metal noise is heard coming from the steering column, also the steering tightens when making a right turn.
Grinding noise in steering column when turning right.
A part within the steering column broke, causing the steering column to slip and the steering wheel to become lose which could result in loss of vehicle control. There was a grinding noise when making turns.
Grinding noise in steering column when making a sharp right turn.