general problems of the 2010 Ford Taurus

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while making a right turn, the steering wheel became stiff. The contact stated that the "power steering assist failure" message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the advanced traction warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the eps replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was transferred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel seized while turning causing the vehicle to become difficult to steer. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the check engine warning light then illuminated and the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact waited for several minutes, restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to rivertown Ford (1680 whittlesey rd, columbus, GA 31904) and diagnosed and test driven however, the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

The vehicle steering seized up and the vehicle becomes unsafe.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that when he push button to start the vehicle the power steering would not function and the warning light flashed. The dash board chimed for several seconds. The most recent occurance happened today with the contact attempting to restart the vehicle which had worked in the past getting the power steering to work but not today. The manufacturer told the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and to save his receipts. The dealer mike burkart Ford mike burkart Ford (920) 893-6961 also said there was no recall and to figure on the repairs costing between $1000 to $2,000. The failure mileage was 153,300. Tf.

While driving on a residential street at a slow speed, the power steering quit working. There was a fault indication on the dash board. Fortunately I was on a residential street driving at less then 10 miles per hour. The car was almost impossible to steer with the the power steering fault. Fortunately I was able to come to a safe stop. I turned off the car and restarted it. The fault cleared and the power steering was functioning again. I took my car into my mechanic for investigation immediately. This 2010 Ford Taurus sho has only 105000 miles on it. This could have been a very serious issue had it happened at higher speeds or in heavy traffic. I see that the 2011-2014 Ford Taurus' had a recall for this same power steering issue.

On a road trip, we stopped at a rest stop. When we went back to the car and restarted it, within seconds the power steering fault alert was presented, and power steering was gone. After attempting to drive around the parking lot the traction control light came on and we realized we could not make the 80 mile drive home. This resulted in a $500 tow that when we dropped the car the power steering was working fine and the alert was gone. A problematic rack has been diagnosed by a trusted mechanic with an expected bill of over $2000 for something that should have been recalled. Seems exactly like the recall for the 2011-2013 models and clear negligence on Ford's part and NHTSA for not including all models with this problematic part.

Power steering went out it has the same problem as the other Ford's that was recalled can't under stand why mine 2010 wasn't recalled but if I have a wreck I'm suing Ford in the NHTSA I promise.

Power steering gave out same problems as other models Ford had recall on.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost steering ability and "service power steering" appeared on the message center. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. Once the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the contact was able to drive home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

While parked in a parking lot, without any warning, the screen on the speedometer displayed "power steering assist fault" and I was unable to turn the steering wheel. I tried restarting the car, but that message would not clear and the wheel would not turn. Thankfully, I was not driving when this occurred. I had to get my car towed since it was impossible to drive. This is a common problem with the Ford Taurus sho 2010 models. As many of 2011 Ford models had the same issue and there was a huge recall due to the same power steering fault assist problem. The 2010 model is using the same parts as 2011 model but the 2010 models is not listed under the recall. I contacted Ford about this issue only to get my conversation disconnected midway by the representative. I called again to explain the situation but again I got disconnected rudely. This is very unprofessional and I have been a Ford customer for years. There was no form of compensation from Ford and it cost me 2200 usd to get it fixed out of pocket.

Electric power assist stopped working hit mail box 2011 and up has a recall ?what about 2010 and older? yes I was in motion ,and I was on a city street went into a turn no power steering by the time I knew what had happen I had struck a mail box if I had been on the mountain I could have been killed.

Ford motor company has a recall on failed steering between manual and power steering om models 2011 and above. However, I have the same issues and after contacting Ford of the issues with my 2010, I was informed that even though the parts and mechanics of my steering are the same with the later models, my vehicle is not a part of the recall. My vehicle by their own admission is defective however, they are only going back to the 2011 production models. Does their profit and concern for vehicle safety out weigh the fact I struggle to drive this vehicle in this unsafe condition?.

The Ford Taurus sho 2010 model has the exact same part for the steering as the 2011-2015 model that was recalled. Ford did not include this model with the recall and it suffers the same problem, sudden loss of steering with no warning. My car lost steering when driving but did not cause me to wreck. This car should be included in the recall.

Power steering access fault code displays on gauge cluster and steering wheel has no power steering. Very difficult to drive and dangerous. A recall for 2011 and up Taurus was issued but not the 2010 which have the same problem. The car is undrivable and not safe to drive this way. This happens on start up and stays this way in every gear, no power steering available.

2010 Ford Taurus. Consumer writes in regards to unintended vehicle acceleration. Consumer also states that the brakes and steering wheel would not work. The consumer stated the vehicle accelerated and flew through 5 lanes of traffic,hit a high curb and crashed into a parked car.

My 2010 Ford Taurus sho developed a dangerous problem with loss of power steering. The steering intermittently goes into manual mode with no power steering when there is a power steering fault. The fault happens while stationary and while in motion. Turning is severely limited and creates a dangerous condition where turning to avoid an accident would be very difficult. There is a recall for 2011-2013 Ford Taurus for this exact issue but not for my 2010 Ford Taurus.

Power assist steering fault appears on the dashboard. As I was driving down the street at 7:00 pm my steering wheel locked up and my dash read power steering assist fault. I then ran over a median and almost pulled a muscle trying to bring the car back on to the road. I called the Ford company and the rep stated that my VIN was not one of the affected vehicles. I then took my car to a Ford service shop and they have advised that this is the same exact issue that was recalled. Needless to say I am without a car while the repair remains over 1500. 00.

Takata recall "steering default " no power , wheels locking, September had to pull of road carefully to avoid accident.

Driving slow speed in a parking lot, epas power steering goes out, check message center shows "power steering fault". I was unable to turn the steering wheel. I turned off vehicle, reset the fault, and restarted the car. The fault happened again, unable to steer the car because power steering went out, this time I was driving 25 mph around a curve, the steering went out, and luckily I managed not to hit the curb on the other side of the street because I slammed on my brakes. This is the same steering system that is in 2011 and newer cars that have been recalled. This year needs to also be included.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel ceased. In addition, the traction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unkown delaer where it was diagnosed that the abs, ad sensor need to be replaced. The vehicle was nt repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Ak.

I have a 2010 Taurus sho that has the eco engine that I bought 7 months ago and everything was fine until I was driving on the freeway and I look at the dashafter something pops up on the display under the mph gauge and it says that I have to service powersteering so I pull over to the side of the road and turn off the vehicle to see if it reset and to my surprise when I start the vehicle it says service powersteering now sonow my steering wheel is completely un assisted by the the electric power steering so the steering wheel is almost locked I struggled to make it home around turn almost crashing into rails and I had to drive slower than the 18 wheelers on the freeway the worst part was that I was with my family we were all terrified as I was struggling to steer with all my strength to make it home safe . After we barely made it home I just took it to get the code turned off at a mechanic shop wich was very simple , but guess what it came back everytime I got on the freeway wich is not safe . This vehicle is just sitting in my garage as it cannot be driven with such problem . This is a really serious problem and should be addressed ASAP before anyone gets hurt .

The "service power steering now" light is on the dashboard, and the power steering does not work. The dealer used the diagnostic computer, which shows the steering gear needs to be replaced. They were able to reset the code, and power steering was working just fine. After 10 minutes of driving the "service power steering" light is back on. Power steering still works.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Hard steering wheel when is turning .

2010 Ford Taurus sho has a problem with the transmission not being in first gear after a stop. One to two second hesitation and then clunks into gear and I am able to take off. This happens approximately twice a month. The dealer has not been able to duplicate. The car also has an issue with breaking and steering. Three instances have occurred where the car pulls hard to the right upon a hard stop. Dealer was not able to duplicate. Hence no fix. All occurred before 3000 miles.