Seven problems related to steering rack have been reported for the 1999 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was told by the Ford service personnel that my car has a bad steering rack which needs to be replaced at the cost of $750. My car was brought to the mechanic because my steering became labored and difficult to control. I was told it is a hazard to operate the vehicle.
Steering rack in 1999 Ford tarus. Per the auto shop this is a common problem with type of vechicle, stated that it was just a poor design.
1999 Ford Taurus while turning, started hearing grinding, sqealing noises. Power steering fluid level was fine. Brought it to mechanic, said the power steering rack and power steering pump had to be replaced. Vehicle has 65000 highway miles. Per mechanic and Ford dealer, this is a very common problem in the 1999 Ford Taurus. Cost: over $900. 00 usd. Planning on filing complaints with Ford and taking them to court, if necessary, to get reimbursed. This should not happen on a 5 year old vehicle that has been maintained by the book! I've done some searches on the internet, and there are tons of people out there with this same problem. . . Please look into ASAP. . .
Power steering rack failed. Seals let go.
Had first alignment done and rack started leaking into boot directly after. Dealer replaced under warranty. New rack leaks, replaced out of warrenty by wheel works. Rplacement rack leaks, replaced under wheel works warrenty. Replacement rack leaks, resivour went dry after just 10 miles. I hope they replace it under warenty. Somebody needs to wake up and address this issue!.
While driving on I-71, lost power steering, stopped immediately. No fluid, added fluid, back pressure threw fluid all over car. Drove to #1ricart Ford in columbus, ohio. They checked and determined the power steering rack was bad, advised not to drive, because of safety hazard of locking up. Replaced power steering rack, gear asy-power stng. They determined after removing dust boot that seals had failed leaking fluid into boot. It was a very dangerous situation to be in. Please advise, if any recalls have been made on this problem.
While traveling steering wheel was hard to turn and fluid was low and refilled. Dealer was contacted and stated power steering needed to be replaced. Consumer states the steering rack was determined to be defective, consumer is requesting reimbursement.