Table 1 shows ten common steering related problems of the 2008 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering rack and pinion (25 problems).
Driving down the road straight, our car made a pop sound and suddenly lurched and steering was impaired. Car was taken to the nearest dealership where they found the engine cradle/front sub frame had rusted through internally causing the sway bar to break away and it had perforated around the mount Read details...
2008 Taurus, bought new 11/7/7, 33 miles. 11/12/13 repair � 31,682 miles � rack and pinion steering started to fail while driving. Replaced for $889. 82, not under warranty; Ford covered none of the cost. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus x. While driving 70 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced due to a hose within the steering column prematurely deteriorating without warning. Read details...