Five problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2008 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2008 Taurus.
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. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
Power steering rack failed while driving in a parking lot. Vehicle became very difficult to maneuver. Ford said steering rack is not part of the power train warranty so I had to replace out of my own pocket. Ford is apparently aware of the problem as TSB 09-5-7 shows. This TSB should be a recall for safety reasons. If the power steering would have failed while driving in traffic the car would've uncontrollable.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact was driving 40 mph when the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 36,000 .
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Taurus x. The contact stated while driving at the speeds of 7 mph with no warnings the power failed causing the steering wheel to lock while making a right turn . The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and turned off; however, the power steering failed to function correctly when it was turned back on. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the power steering pump and steering gear mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 56,645 and the current mileage was 56,710. Updated 03/14/lj updated 03/30/12.
We were driving with 3 of our kids in the back seat, when all of sudden, without warning, the power steering system failed, resulting in not being able to turn right. Fortunately, we were able to stop the car and no one was hurt. It could have been much worse if this had happened on the highway. We went to the Ford dealer, who told us that the part had to be replaced, but was not under warranty. We are waiting for a quote, but were already told it was going to be at least $1,000 this car is only 2 years old and failed without a reason.