1991 Ford Taurus steering problems

Filed May 11, 2010 · Steering · 148,000 miles · NH · fire

A power steering fluid leak near the rack resulted in a fire, which destroyed the vehicle, after about 30 minutes of highway driving.

Filed May 15, 2002 · Steering · CA

Power steering is hard to steer at low speeds. When vehicle accelerates faster steering loosens. Ford was not notified. Please provide more information.

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Steering · OH

Recall 98v323/ subframe bolt corrosion. Consumer received recall letter, took it to dealer, and bolts were replaced.on june 15th, mounting bracket broke, and consumer could not steer vehicle/ lost control. Consumer felt this was a very serious matter. Please provide any further information.

Filed Feb 5, 2001 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

Air bag light has been illuminating on dash. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noticed wiring harness had short circuited, causing light to illuminate. Also, experienced a problem with total loss of steering power. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jan 28, 2001 · Steering · MA

Steering rack was loose and fell off. I have heard that this model has had a history of problems with the steering racks.

Filed Jan 23, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Front brakes and back brakes; when applying brakes, the failed, vehicle didn't stop. Rotors/calipers/ drums shoe pads were defective. Also, radiator/ oil pan, and steering power assist: hose: fluid were leaking. And dealership had to replace them.

Filed Jan 17, 2001 · Steering · MI

Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway, and suddenly something inside of steering column locked up without prior notice, and car was stuck. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Steering belt broke and A/C compressor locked up that was why steering column wouldn't move.

Filed Jan 9, 2001 · Steering · NY

While making a right turn the tie rod snapped causing loss of steering control, the car turned into a curb and stopped. Nlm

Filed Mar 1, 2000 · Steering · OR · fire

Car was parked for a few minutes and there was a leak in the power steering hose that caused smoke to come into the car. Consumer climbed under the car while someone else turned the wheel and a flames sparked, causing a fire. Car was totalled. *ak

Filed Feb 17, 2000 · Steering · WI

While making a right turn at 5 MPH, inner tie rod end fractured at the attachment point of ball joint to tie rod, causing loss of vehicle control and rupture of fuel line resulting in a massive fuel leak. Vehicle was towed to an independent shop and repaired. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.