Power Steering Fluid Problems of Ford Taurus

Takata recalls. While driving sometimes the steering stiffen up making the car hard to control while driving and parking then vehicle ,then the rack and pinon went out, making loud noises . Making the vehicle impossible to drive. There is also an issue with transfer case to the awd the seals are easily breaking making the transmission fluid leaking everywhere.

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Power steering has now failed twice once in 2012 and now in 2017. Complete rack & pinion was replaced in 2012 with 34800 miles, 2nd failure is now 1/22/2017 at 108000 miles. Now replacing steering rack and return line. 1st case exiting highway at 70 mph could not turn wheel or turn right. Could only make left turns. 2nd case leaking fluid and making noise while driving around town. 1st was very scary, thought we would crashing exiting express way. Call Ford cs and they would not do anything due to 4 years but less than 360000 miles. 2nd was less scary but did not have control of vehicle and took 5 days to get service by a local repair shop, to far to drive to a Ford dealer. Not very happy with this happing twice and very expensive over $3000 out of pocket expenses for this vehicle.

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The contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and power steering fluid leaked under the vehicle. The failure recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

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Experienced intermittent "shudder" in steering system when cornering and/or maneuvering into parking spaces; this condition progressively got worse and finally, there was a sudden total loss of power assist to the steering system almost resulting in loss of control of the vehicle. Noticed large puddle of atf/power steering fluid under vehicle when parked. Upon inspection, discovered that power steering reservoir was empty and the steering rack housing had leaking seal where main steering shaft entered housing leading to catastrophic failure of the steering rack assembly. This is the second time the steering rack catastrophically failed on this vehicle (see: NHTSA id number: 10468922; date complaint filed: 08/02/2012; date of incident: 07/30/2012; component(s): steering). Brought vehicle in to Ford dealer (brondes Ford, maumee, OH) for service. Entire steering rack assembly was replaced again at a cost exceeding $1,000. Ford should be required to recall this vehicle for steering rack due to the numbers of complaints on the NHTSA site alone due to the very nature of this failure - anything steering/suspension/brake-related should be subject for immediate consideration for recall. Ft.

After being parked in garage all nite I noticed the floor was wet as I was about to leave for work. I checked the oil level and power steering fluid and noticed the powering fluid was low and replaced the fluid that had leaked out. A few days later more power steering fluid had leaked out so I had the car towed to a mechanic and was told it was the rack and pinion. Has anyone else had this problem or has there been a recall?.

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Calipers front right f reb caliper remove and inspect and overhaul caliper front one side. Brakes were grinding again which required that inspection which I find out that the same area in the brake system needs replaced. Recomd, tie rod inner remove and replace tie rod end one side inner, ball joints lower front left remove and replace f ball joint one side, 2 brake hoses front. Brake rotors front both needed replaced. Suggested tires due to mileage also rubber valve stem. System failure- required. Recd, brake fluid exchange with abs, and bleed brakes. Ceramic disc brake pads pd598 both front. 03/02/2013 mil 151213. 3rd repair shop, replaced all four tires with warranty brakes and pads along with discs needed replaced for the 4th time. Transmission flush due to leaking fluid. Qt dex 3 proline. Brake drums and shoes replaced. Replaced brake fluid, tie rod end one side inner along with replace of the shaft seal remove and install f axle shaft assembly one side. Tran's seal cr. Cv axle replacement. Ball joint replacement along with wheel cylinder rear both, brake service with rear brake drum. Engine light off/ runs poor diagnostic, replacement of pcv valve assembly, replaced upper and lower intake manifold gasket remove and replaced pcv valve along with tune up package. Relearn engine idle, rear brakes basic pc pkg, dorman rear right wheel and left cylinders. During these 3-4 repair shops cannot fix the cruise control to get the car to stop driving it self when above 30mph along with acceleration, back tail light right side shorts out continually. It is very difficult and very unsafe to control a vehicle that has had more than three or four repair shops try their hardest to fix a problem that apparently has some of these problems. I am with the belief that the brake system along the electrical system within the 2003 Ford Taurus ses dohc is unsafe for street use in the u. S. Due to our standards here of motor safety. When put into gear the transmission jumps loud.

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As I was pulling into my driveway I noticed smoke rolling out from under the car hood. When we got the hood up we discovered the hood insulation on fire. We used a fire extinguisher to put it out. Besides the insulation, the windshield washer fluid hose was burnt through and loose from the hood and part of hood was burnt. The body shop said the cause was the result of fluid leaking from the power steering hose onto the hot manifold and starting the fire. This was the first time this has happened in my car. The hood was fixed and windshield washer hose and nozzle were replaced. A new power steering fluid hose has been ordered to replace the other one but is on back order so my car sits at the body shop.

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I'll copy anothers post to reflect exactly the way I feel and my experience with this steering issue. . . Rack and pinion seal leaks fluid into the right hand boot and then the ground, causing the power steering not to function properly and failure to the power steering pump. I can't believe Ford doesn't care about the safty and loyalty of their customers and take steps to correct this consistant defect quite common in this model.

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: the contact stated that the vehicle's power steering modulator failed twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in 03/04 who determined that this was an ongoing problem because the modulator is attached to the engine instead of the firewall which causes it to heat up and cool down with the engine. The dealer determined that engine vibrations damaged the modulator, resulting in power steering fluid leakage. The manufacturer was contacted on 07/25/06 who offered an extended warranty for the vehicle and a complaint was filed.

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Upon starting vehicle consumer heard a noise. Consumer checked the power steering fluid level and found out that the level was low. Fluid was draining into the bellows, which was a rubber boot that protected the inner tie rod. Consumer determined that a snapped ring was missing from the bellows.

Vehicle experienced a loss of power steering fluid causing steering to be very stiff and hard to control. Refilled fluid and it was okay for approximately 100 miles, then got low again. Each time we filled it, it rapidly emptied, until we could not drive it more than 5-8 miles between refills. Mechanic found that both sides of the rack and pinion were leaking into the dust boots, which were full to capacity with power steering fluid. Whole rack and pinion unit had to be replaced. Ford would not pay for repair at 46k miles, so we paid out of pocket.

The power steering fluid had leaked out. Fluid is coming from tubbing that's rubbing against the undercarriage of vehicle. This had caused a pin hole in tube. Also, steering was making grinding noise when turned. Have not been to dealer yet.

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When turning vehicle to the right and returning, vehicle makes noises and vibrates. Dealer says steering filter hose and power steering gear short assembly needs to be replaced.

Power steering fluid is leaking. Dealer inspecting vehicle. Please provide further information.