Power Steering Pump Problems of Ford Taurus - part 1

The steering has been getting stiffer and stiffer over the last year or so. There had been recalls on the power steering pump being faulty for the 2013 Taurus; but, my vehicle did not fit into that recall. My car has only 65000 miles. I think that my vehicle may have been overlooked in that recall. It is everytime I drive the car and is getting worse. Don't know the exact date I started noticing it; the date below is not accurate, but, it has being getting worse for a long period of time.

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Around July 09, 2019 my power steering went completely out while I was driving. This was very scary and dangerous. I contacted Ford after reading several reviews of the same thing happening to other 2014 Ford Taurus sel. Ford stated that while the recall applies to other 2014 Taurus sel, it does not apply to mine. I had to pay $2300 at roy obrien Ford to get my vehicle repaired. Ford has refused to extend the recall to include my vehicle in this recall. I am requesting help from the nshp and the dot to help me please. On October 17, 2019 my car cut off while I was driving again. This very dangerous. It would not restart. My vehicle was towed to the dealer again and I was advised that my fuel pump went out. Again, there is a recall on the fuel pump for 2013-2017 Ford Taurus sel but again . . My vehicle is not included. I am requesting an investigation into this mattter immediately.

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My first problem was the fuel pump. The second was the power steering. Now I am having an engine problem that I am waiting on a mechanic to check.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the steering lost power without warning indicators. The vehicle was taken to the junge Ford north liberty dealer (319-626-9500, located at 525 madison Ave, north liberty, IA 52317) where it was diagnosed that the steering pump and the steering gear needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. Fe.

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Takata power steering pump , in motion we keep replacing power steering oil ,it's not leaking ut but can't even steer the car so it's parked.

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Steer hard right and left at slow speed in city driving. At first it steers hard then smooth and you can over steer . The steering rack has been replaced & steering pump has been replaced as well. Have not fixed the problem. Getting worse.

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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. When approaching a stop light or stop sign with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle shook from front to back. In addition, the vehicle stalled and failed to start, the steering wheel shook each time the vehicle started, and there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the 02 sensors failed and the fuel pump had a leak. Both components needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear in the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Approximately 2-3 months ago, I begin hearing a whinning sound coming from my 2006 Taurus after I started the car and begin to drive. The sound intensified whenever I turned the steering wheel either to the right or left. I believe there in a problem with the steering and I feel the steering system is soon to go out because this noise is getting louder. Also, during cold weather this past winter, the driver's side door would not close. On one occasion, I had to hold the door and drive. This problem is very unsafe for any driver. I contacted a mechanic regarding the loud noise when turning and he said it sounds like the power steering pump is going out and possibly very soon.

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Driving in city when power steering suddenly became extremely hard to move, drove straight to dealer left it there until diagnoses and repair could be done. Determined that it was power steering gear and pump were bad. No warning sign when gave out, have older chevy that gave noticeable warning when things are going out.

Scanned system no codes. Check p/s pump pressure output. Found a valve in rack that was stuck in one direction and not allowing pressure the other way. Replaced p/s rack and then reset alignment. Test drove to verify operation. Vehicle would turn left normal, but difficult to the right at slow speeds. No p/s fluid loss. Known issue found online with this year, make, and model.

Power steering , intermittent dis-engagement. This was noticed by my wife in early August 2010. She said it was getting harder and harder to turn. I drove the car for a week and it became worse, (power steering fluid levels were topped off). It would work some times and then completely fail leaving only manual steering without power assist. When I drove on the freeway I could feel the system coming in and our of power, this caused a very dangerous sensation as I never knew when power steering would be active and if I had to do an accident avoidance move at high speed I would not be able to due to the lack of power steering. I read that there is a service bulletin on this problem, I brought it to the dealer and he will gladly fix it at a cost of $1400. My car has 58,800 miles on it and is out of warranty. The dealer wants $562. 37 for labor, $ 562. 37 for a 8g1z-3504-d steering gear, $190. 43 for 8g1z-3a674-a pump, and $69. 95 for an alignment.

Lisa wright may 18, 2009 dear attorney general tom corbett on December 26, 2007 I lisa wright purchased a 2007 Ford Taurus from day Ford 3696 william penn hwy, monroeville, PA 15146 . I called day Ford on April 27, 2009 phone number 412. 858. 0600 I spoke to john. I informed john that I was no longer able to steer my car and I asked him if I can bring it in. I was informed that I can have it towed to day Ford. On April 28, 2009 john called me back and informed me that the problem was the power steering pump and the high pressure line that needed to be replaced. John stated that they did have the power steer pump but not the high pressure line and that it will have to be order and he was not sure when it would be in. John also informed me that because this is a covered warranty item and services a rental car would be covered. A few days later I was contact again by john at day Ford informing me that the part may take a while and that they will not cover my rental car any longer. April 29, 2009 to current I have been in contact with Ford motor company customer relationship center phone number 1. 800. 392. 3673. On April 29, 2009 I spoke to craig a customer care representative, I explained to him of the information that was given to me by john of day Ford. He informed me that someone from the customer care solutions team would be in contact with me in two business days. On April 30, 2009 I spoke to monica howard ext. 7308 of the customer care solutions team and I informed her of the information that I received from john at day Ford. I explained to monica that the delay is on the end of Ford and I should not nor can I pay for my rental car. She informed me that she would look into this and will give me a call back on may 1, 2009 before 4pm monica also informed me.

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On Friday, August 19, I heard noise in the right front of my 1999 Ford Taurus as I turned into a parking lot. As I left the parking lot, the steering seemed "stiff" and on hard turns there was noise. As a result, I took my car immediately to a local Ford dealership. The attendant looked at the steering fluid and found it to be "dirty" and low. It was suggested that we try changing the fluid to determine if that would resolve the problem without costly diagnostics. By the time I arrived home (approximately 5 miles) the steering once again was noisy and "stiff". Since I was to be out of town until Wednesday, I returned the vehicle to the dealership this morning (Wednesday, August 24). The dealership determined that the rack and pinion steering and power steering fluid pump will need to be replaced at a cost of $1,100. The Taurus has only 48,700 miles. As I looked at the dot website, I discovered 3 or 4 identical complaints on the 1999 Ford Taurus. One of these vehicles had 48,000 miles.

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Under 40,000 miles on my 1999 Ford Taurus and it has a power steering pump failure which causes no power assist to the steering, even after refilling unit with fluid. Loud whine from engine compartment does not abate with fluid refill. Problem came on suddenly and wife had difficult time driving home with children in the car. Unit does now seem to hold fluid, but fluid pouring out the top of cap is evident, and whine is still present.

My 1999 Ford Taurus power steering pump and/or steering rack failed, causing me to have extreme difficulty to drive the car.

Power steering pump failed on 12/26/03. Unit was replaced with a re-manufactured pump. This pump failed on 1/2/04. Car serviced on 1/6/04. Told that the replacement pump was defective before we picked up the car that evening. The pump was replaced with another re-manufactured unit on 1/7/04. I picked up the vehicle that evening. This pump failed on 1/9/04 while my wife was driving the car. Luckily, it did not fail on the highway. The car was towed to the dealership where we had had it repaired the previous times. The pump was replaced again with, yes, you guessed it, another re-manufactured power steering pump. Can't we get a new pump? I hope that Ford is not putting re-manufactured parts into your new cars.

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Power steering pump seal had drastic leak. This caused the fluid to leak out and dramatically increase the effort required to stear the vehicle. Such difficulty in stearing could have resulted in a crash.

Power steering squeaks and makes noises when turning corners. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and consumer was told that power steering pump was not working properly. Consumer noted they wouldn't repair the pump at first, but after a few phone calls, they replaced it. It started to run fine afterwards.

While performing a visual inspection under the hood, consumer states' there was a pool of power steering fluid down on frame of vehicle. Took to dealer and dealer stated the power assist pump needed replacing. Five months later consumer noticed same type of leak again. Cause is unknown. Please provide any fruther information. Ts.

Failure of rack and pinion began 6 weeks prior to final failure. Fluid filled boot not leaking out but emptying pump until final failure when boot finally leaked fluid while driving. Was mechanic checked during failing period with no indication of leaking fluid or cause thereof.

Dealer unable to locate a leak in power steering pump. Fluid was leaking in to the power steering rack and pinion unit, filling boots on rack.

When I started to back out of the driveway I noticed that it was hard to turn. So then I checked the power steering fluid it was empty so I filled it up and it leaked out as fast as I could put it in. When I had an estimate done they said it was the power steering pump and rack.

Rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced due to failure/excessive wear. Repairs being made at dealer. Consumer stated the power steering pump was leaking fluid into boots, causing rack and pinion to fail.

Power steering pump, rack and balljoints all failed while driving, creating an unsafe condition.

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Due to defective power steering pump, while driving steering would lock up, and would have no steering ability at all. Tow truck had to take vehicle off the road into the tunnel. Please provide further information.

Ongoing problem with power steering pump would intermittently/momentarily stop operating while driving. Had to stop vehicle and restart it for power steering to operate again. Vehicle been to dealer, but problem still occurring.

Dealer informed of a defective power steering pump. Informed consumer they would pay half for part and labor , which would be at cost of $500. 00. Consumer would like to know if the part was defective and why should she pay anything.

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Power steering system noisy after previous repair. Replaced pump twice, with no net gain. Dealer indicates condition normal. Subsequent problems indicate dealer in error.

Driving on local road vehicle lost power to the steering. Contacted dealer now for the 9th time they rebuilt the power steering pump. It broke after 3 days. It is back at the dealer.

Lost ability to steer vehicle. Steering belt pulley and pump failed.

Power steering pump failed, caused noise. Yh.

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While driving over water puddles the water wets a belt which squeals, and cause no power steering which almost caused an accident. Haven't taken to dealer yet.

The steering belt is not protected well, and when driving through water the belt gets wet and all steering power is lost. Dealer is not able to fix problem at this time because part is not available from manufacturer. Expecting part next quarter.

2006 Ford Taurus with defected power steering pump. Consumer stated that the dealer decided to extend the warranty and fix the problem free of charge.