general problems of the 2014 Ford Taurus - part 2

49 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2014 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2014 Taurus.

36 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

The power steering on this vehicle began to work intermittently. The power steering would shut off while driving the vehicle as well as when it was parked. Because of the impending danger of losing power steering at a high rate of speed, I brought it to a Ford dealership in MA . They diagnosed the problem as "needs epas gear replaced". Total cost was $1,822. 00. Must issue a recall due to safety issues with malfunctioning epas gear. The 3 prior years' models had a recall. Why not this year's model? dont wait for injury or death.

37 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to back out of a parking space, the steering ability of the vehicle became very hard and seized. The electronic control system and power steering assist warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence and the following day to the dealer autonation Ford orange park florida ( 904 ) 270-9943, they determined that the electronic control system module and power steering module han to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired now. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,500. Bp.

38 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2018

This morning, when my wife started the car and an error message showed up that 'steering assist fault service required'. And the steering was locked and very hard to turn. I did some search online and it turned out it is the common issue for Ford and 2010-2013 Taurus was on the recall list. Just wonder why 2014 was not when the problem exists the same.

39 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/21/2018

Pulling into my garage, steering warning flashed, unable to drive. Fortunate I wasn't half in half out. Or worse, nearing the turn. Part is the steering gear electronic component. Part is $1400 plus labor making it way above $2k to repair and unit will go out again. There is no warning, no way to drive and a safety issue if in traffic or at high speeds. Cost is prohibitive. More so, this vehicle has less than 40k miles on it and the electronics are going out fast. No bluetooth, no dash connections, now no steering. Corporate Ford will not cover repairs. How is this possible? is there a defect in this model or is it all in electronics. Buyer beware, electronics are deadly. I won't even get in this vehicle.

40 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2018

As I was driving on the highway out of no where my steering starting sticking and extremely hard to turn almost causing me to crash with my two kids in the car. I brought it to my mechanic and it needs a steering rack! the car is 4 yrs old with 70k miles it should not need a steering rack! my car is in excellent condition and well maintained there was no warning signs or anything before this happened!.

41 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2018

While driving I went to take a left hand turn and my steering went out and into a manual mode. I was able to avoid an accident, but it has happened three times in the last three months. I have researched this issue and there was a recall for model years 2010-2013. For some reason 2014 was left out even though it is experiencing the same exact issue.

42 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2017

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,641.

43 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2017

I took a 50 mile trip on the expressway to another city. I turned the car off when stopping to get some food. After the car was parked 10 minutes I turned it back on to leave. With the car turned on I started to back up and noticed how I could hardly turn my steering wheel. I parked and then turned the car back on and it continued doing the same thing. There were two messages appearing from the computer: "steering assist service required" and "service advanced trac". I just purchased my car when the lease ended and have only made two payments on it and its broke! I only have 15,976 miles on this 2014 Taurus which never had anything wrong on it before. I bought a premium warranty when I purchased it and hope that this is covered. My husband, my golden retriever and myself were thankfully not on the expressway when this happened, but parked. I had driven us on our outing and I don't know in rush hour traffic if I could have steered the car over to safety. We had thankfully found a towing truck that allowed our dog to travel with us.

44 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2017

Steering gear assembly is grinding after 85,000 miles. Steering will stick not allowing you to turn the car, and can be difficult at times. Ford motor company service representative states that this is not a recall, and isn't covered under warranty.

45 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2016

Was in the parking lot at work preparing to leave and started the car up and the battery light illuminated and displayed check charging system. The steering wheel was locked up and wouldn't budge. I turned off the ignition and turned it back on and the car was able to move and I drove it home. Will be taking it to the dealership today.

46 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2015

Tl-the contact owns 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the steering ability seized after making a right turn. The contact managed to drive the vehicle to the shoulder. The contact stated also thinking that the vehicle had stalled, but it was on. The contact drove home. The vehicle was driven the following day to the dealer and diagnosis was not render yet. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36. 389.

47 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2014

Was driving down the road at 60mph and my vehicle shut off. Couldn't hardly push the brake in or move my steering wheel. Had to quickly put in park to start vehicle back up. Popped up on dash. "vehicle not in park".

48 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2014

Tl - the contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the steering assist fault service required message illuminated on the instrument panel as the power steering seized. After the failure, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. Also, the contact mentioned that once the engine was turned off and restarted, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering rack assembly was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 5,000. Pm.

49 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2014

4-6-14 upon starting the vehicle and shifting into drive position, there was no available steering. An alert message "service advanced track" appeared several attempts to re-start had no effect vehicle towed to local Ford dealership for repair 4-9-14 dealer advised problem diagnosed as a "loose connection". . . . . . Problem solved 4-10-14 as I was driving out of dealer's lot the steering problem re-occurred. . . . . I informed dealer and left vehicle 4-11-14 vehicle remains with dealer stoneham motor company 185 main st stoneham MA 02180 781-438-0490.



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