Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2005 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering idler arm (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Idler Arm problems |
First time (oct 2018): while driving on freeway car kept accelerating without my foot on accelerator. I had to brake to slow within acceptable speed. Within 10 minutes the problem stopped occurring. I took it to mechanic & he could not find any problem or replicat the problem. Read details...
The car would speed up by itself from fault of throttle control assembly, alternator had to be replaced, windshield wiper hose assembly, the ac compressor had to be completely replaced, accumulator or receiver drier had to be replaced, as well as replacement of the compressor drive belt, Read details...