32 problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2013 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2013 Taurus.
The power steering assist failed while driving causing me to almost have an accident.
Lost steering control. Power steering assist failure. Backing out of garage. On starting car the fault comes up in dash and not steering. Shutting off engine resets as many as two tries.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the power steering failed to operate as a power steering warning message appeared on the instrument. The contact had yet to take the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic to have the vehicle diagnosed or serviced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000(steering). The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 129,000. Jo.
I was driving and had to make a u-turn, as a make my left u turn a get a beeping noise from the dash saying that �power steering failure� and now the car is really hard to turn. I know that Ford has recalls on 2013-2015 vehicles with this same system however they excluded the Taurus and many other vehicles that are prone to failure.
While starting my car a light came on stating power steering assisted failed. Turned car off , sat for a couple of minutes tried again no light. Drove 11 miles to work called larry miller Ford to bring in. Drove 11 miles home. Looked on Ford website said there was a recall for all 2013 models made in chicago for recall code 15s18. Took to dealer that was the diagnostic code they got but said my VIN not covered. Wants 2500 to repair. My car has two plaques that say made in chicago. One in glovebox and one in door frame. Car has 70107 miles. I have to repair because I have to drive 1800 miles next week to handle closing my fathers estate. I feel like this should be covered under recall.
Power steering assist failure the same as what is described in recall 15s18 ( NHTSA campaign number: 15v34000 ) but cars made after a certain date are not covered by that recall, even when the exact same issue is happening. The recall needs to be extended to later models for the same issue.
Tl-the contact stated owns a 2013 Ford focus. The contact stated that when turning the steering wheel emitted a grinding noise. The grinding noise also emitted when reversing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics for inspection, and the mechanic advised that the rocking pinion and power steering gearbox failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. Li.
On 12/11 at 2:30pm power steering failed without warning 5 minutes after starting and turning right onto johnnie dodds (city street). Warning message appeared indicating power steering failure. Drove several miles, parked and shut off car. Restarted about 10 minutes later and no problems since. Have driven about 35 miles with no problems. Concerned for safety of sudden steering failures in future. Ford service advisor at jones Ford indicated that they probably wouldn't find anything wrong since they can't recreate the problem.
Power assisted steering fails to work. Steering becomes too stiff to turn the steering wheel in either direction.
Car cranks but will not start. Replace fuel control 5 times but when replaced this last time it will not start. It would die in traffic and I would have to try and get to the shoulder of the road to get it started again. Power steering assist failed indicator light comes on and I have no power steering. I'm very unhappy with this car. Bought it brand new and have talked with Ford motor company but they say mine is not included in recall. 111,000 miles. Help me please! fuel control module went out first time in 2017 and this month which is October makes 5 times replacing it.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. While operating the vehicle, the power steering failed and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the message �power steering assist� displayed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer who diagnosed that the steering software was faulty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 177,000.
Power steering stops working. Hundreds of thousands recalled for this expensive faulty/ poor engineering. 2013 Taurus but not my . Called Ford they don't even want to talk to you. Don't use the car anymore. Can cause a serious accident and I don't see how Ford wouldn't be responsible. Known issue they just pick and choose who gets helped. When starting car the power steering assist failure code prompts and you can't drive the car. I'm sure it can happen when you are driving. Car becomes too hard to handle even for a man , can't even imagine if it happen to my wife.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. When the vehicle was started, "power steering assist fault" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering control module failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Power steering failed. Gave warning message (power steering assist fault) on dash and wouldn't steer. Found out 13 Taurus's built February and before had recall on this (15s18), but this car was made in September. It still has the issue, but no recall.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the electric power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to kendall Ford of anchorage (190 gambell st, anchorage, ak 99501) where they stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,701.
While driving my car, 1 weeks ago, power steering totally failed. Was going about 35 miles an hour. The power steering assist fault warning came on my display. Had to man handle the car to the side of the road where I shut the car down. I proceeded to restart engine at which time the warning reset itself and power steering came back. Got my car home with no further problems. Just yesterday after starting my car same warning came on with total failure of steering system. Luckily I wasn't moving. I investigated this problem online and found there was a recall for this same problem. However, my vehicle is not included in this recall. Also noted this is a common problem as stated by many in the recall forums I viewed online. The recall for the defect was issued 06/02/2015 (recall # 15v340000). I would also note that the power steering fault did not reset itself this time and the power steering itself is totally disabled.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that they were calling for their husband who is the person whose the owner of the vehicle. The contact stated that when the driver started the vehicle and began to pull out of the driveway when the power steering assist fault warning light illuminated. The vehicle's power steering failed. The drvier stopped and turned the vehicle off then waited a few minutes before restarting the vehicle for the power steering to function properly. The contact stated the failure has occurred multiple times when starting the vehicle and a few times once the vehicle has been driven for a few minutes. The contact contacted the dealership (magic city Ford Lincoln located at 809 williams rd ne, roanoke va 24016 phone number: 540-345-0911) who informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under a recall for the repair, NHTSA campaign number: 15v34000 (steering). The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired, however, the contact stated they have an appointment to have the vehicle diagnosed within a few days with a certified mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v34000 (steering), then referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The approximatel failure mileage was 123,619. Gl.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. While driving 5 mph, the steering wheel locked and the power steering failed as warning indicators illuminated. As a result, the contact was able to drive vehicle slowly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called woody butts automotive (1226 watson blvd, warner robins, GA 31093, (478) 220-0277), but was unable to get assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,555.
Tl -the contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle a power steering assist fault message was displayed as the power steering failed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealership for diagnoses or repairs but world Ford pensacola 6397 pensacola blvd, pensacola, FL 32505 (850) 476-9050 was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was no included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 90,768. Aa.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the power steering unit failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (o'brien Ford of shelbyville, 720 mt eden rd, shelbyville, ky 40065, (502) 633-4535) where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 55,750.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the eps warning light flashed. The contact also mentioned that the power steering failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer recommended that the contact tow the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis and stated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The contact called a dealer (don vance Ford, 14897 mo-38, marshfield, mo 65706, (417) 859-2600) and no further details were available. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the power steering failure warning indicator illuminated and an alarm sounded when the vehicle was started. Whenever the vehicle had to be turned, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The power steering assist failed intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to bell Ford (2401 w bell rd, phoenix, az 85023; 602-457-2144 or 602-866-1776) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear failed and caused the power steering to fail. The dealer diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who reprogrammed the steering, which repaired the power steering assist; however, the warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recently recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering) despite the failure being similar to the recall failure. The manufacturer provided case number: cas131982. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
The vehicle's electric power assist steering failed in motion.
The electric power steering failed while driving on the freeway. Now it is very hard to steer and the steering capability feel as though it is trying to lock up, which make it very hard to change lanes and turn.
Intermittent power steering failure happens at random times while in motion or stationary at any speed.
The power steering is failing the car only has 34,000 miles on it. It is very difficult to maneuver the vehicle especially on turns.
Power steering failed and caused vehicle to be very difficult to continue properly around a bend in the road. Simultaneous with this failure, the traction control system sent up an alarm and the turn signals stop working and the lever has to be held in place to make the indicators work.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. While driving 65 mph, the power steering failed without warning and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 5 mph approaching a stop. The power steering ability was lost and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and, after one minute, started normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure also occurred five other times. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the abs warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that four wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The repairs were done, however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 48,291. Ed.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the power steering fault warning indicator flashed and the power steering failed to function properly. There was a total loss of power in either direction of the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired by a dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Entering street from parking area, power steering assist failed. Warning on dash stated electronic steering failed. With difficulty, steered car to side of road. Turned car off. When car restarted, failure self corrected. Appears to be failure of computer control of electronic steering assist.