Four problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 2000 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2000 Taurus.
Contact stated while driving she went to make a right turn and the vehicle made a horrid noise. The vehicle did not steer to the right. She drove the vehicle home. Her husband checked the vehicle and found there was no power steering fluid in the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic. They checked the vehicle and determined the rack and pinion steering failed. Repairs will be made at contact's expense.
I have had to replace my rack and pinion twice (in 2003 and 2004). I purchased my 2000 Ford Taurus new and have been the only owner. This vehicle has not been in any accident. I am curious if there has been any other complaints or recalls on the rack and pinion for this vehicle.
On March 16, 04, a part to correct the steering on my 2000 Ford Taurus was replaced. In October 05, the same part needed to be replaced. I was told the parts are only under warranty for 12 months. The steering wheel was almost impossible to turn. I have paid to have this part replaced.
When I purchasesd this car from peyton cramer Ford last summer I complained about a groaning noise in the steering column. The first diagnosis was a problem with the rack & pinion, which I thought sounded fairly serious. When the parts were replaced the noise was still there and a new diagnosis was made and more steering parts were replaced. I returned the car to the dealer two more times before my "simple" complaint was taken care of. I expressed concern to the service manager about the number of steering problem they found and was assured that the car was completely safe. Three weeks ago as I was driving on a flat, dry stretch of road, the car suddenly made a violent right turn. When I tried to correct it there was no response as the car continued to the right, slamming into a curb causing extensive damage to the right front suspension. I had the car towed to the dealer and they have made the repairs and claim that they have no idea what could have happened. But, again, I was assured that the car was safe. I do not believe this car is safe and wanted to trade it in on a new car. When I explained my situation I was given a very "minimal" deal told that anything further could be taken up with Ford. I have filed a complaint wih Ford (9007826298) and will also file a complaint with the state of California.