When accelerating from a complete stop a jerking motion was produced. As a result, steering became difficult. Dealer stated motor mounts failed. A recall 98v323000 was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
1991 Ford Taurus: loss of power steering
20 of the 647 complaints about the 1991 Ford Taurus describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
The consumer states that the carriage bolt had broken, causing the frame to drop down on the steering, causing a loss of steering. Mr recall#93v106002 scc
Power steering is hard to steer at low speeds. When vehicle accelerates faster steering loosens. Ford was not notified. Please provide more information.
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.
While making a right turn the tie rod snapped causing loss of steering control, the car turned into a curb and stopped. Nlm
While driving at 25 MPH and without no prior warning, subframe fell off from under the vehicle, and the steering became very difficult which affected the control of the vehicle. Also, there was some type of grinding noise and vibration within the steering.
The inboard end of tie rod separated for the steering rack causing total and instantaneous loss of steering control.
The body mounts at the corner of the subframe became detached from the subframe mount retaining plate, causing the rear subframe to drop, resulting in loss of steering control. Owner has notified the manufacturer and was informed that a repair under a recall was made 2/22/94 (93v‑106-002).
Left inner tie rod broke, causing loss of steering power.
Failure of front inner tie rod, resulting in complete loss of steering control while pulling into a parking spot. System failed under normal driving condition. No exterior damage with no warning. *ak front inner tie rod broke off at the ball.
Tie rod end broke, resulting in loss of steering control.
Rear mounting bolts dropped out, causing loss of steering.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Experiencing a squeaking and / or popping noise from the front outer tire rods
- Some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning
- Some power steering hoses have been replaced with a revised design and should no longer be used for service
- Information for concerns of grunt or groan during wheel return from full right turn
- The power steering system may have a 'grunt' and/or 'groan' noise
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Ford Taurus power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1991 Ford Taurus?
20 of 647 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Taurus (3%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford Taurus?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Ford Taurus
Transmission failure 82Ball joint 37Airbag light 19Stalling 19Slipping 17No deployment 13Jerking 12Fire or smoke 10Loss of power 9Overheating 9Hesitation 8Sudden acceleration 7Wipers 7ABS 6Door locks 6Fuel pump 6Won't start 5
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