If this part failure happened at speed there would have been a very serious, possibly catastrophic accident. The car has been meticulously maintained and sensibly driven. I am friends with the previous owner and know that he took exceptional care of the car and also drove it very conservatively. I have the failed part available for inspection if you need it. I believe the part failed due to poor machining or incorrect heat treating. As popular as this model is I felt it very important to report this situation.
1992 Ford Taurus steering complaints
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Pulled up to a stop sign and right side inner tie rod broke. About six weeks ago, inner tie rod on the left side broke. Both of the tie rods broke by the ball joint. Both tie rods have been replaced at owner's expense. *ak
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I have owned the car for less than one month. I bought it from an as-is dealer with one-year warranty on the transmission. We found smoke came from under the hood on january 21, and had my car checked by a mechanic. The reported problem was power steering leaking and then the related pressure and return hoses were replaced. It seemed ok. But on january 26, my car was suddenly on fire when we were driving with our teacher. We had to call 911 to smother the fire. Many wirings were damaged, thus the car cannot be driven anymore. And later we still found the power steering leaking. In both cases, the instrument panel demonstrated everything was ok even when three persons were on fire! Is the auto safe? Could you please tell me how to find an authorized office in reno, nv to inspect the cause of the vehicle fire? Thank you.
Turning right after stop, car made a pop noise. Car veered left across oncoming traffic lane and hit stationary metal pole causing extensive damage to automobile body and suspension. Car has been totaled by insurance. Air bags did not deploy.
Anti-theft device built in; when key is pulled the steering will lock and lock into park. This is occurring with key in or out, and without being pulled out and will not disengage cruise control.
The right side tie rod end broke in half while backing out, causing total loss of steering. Ford manufacturer has been contacted.
When vehicle is warmed up & would start to turn steering wheel, it would make grinding noises in the right front. Sounds like metal to metal. Taken to dealer several times. Had both struts, tie rods, oxygen sensors replaced. Noise still exists. Mechanic could not locate problem.
Was leaving from the driveway when the water bottle fell and consumer attempted to pick it up, vehicle lost control/ went off the road,resulting in a crash. Driver's airbag deployed, and the residue from the airbag did something to consumer's face and left a 7 inch scar. Consumer also suffered a whiplash, and lost 15 pounds.
Steering wheel is very hard to turn when driving at any time which might cause an accident.
Tie rod failed prior to recall notice causing driver to loose steering ability and cross the center line of the roadway and struck a sign and tree.recall campaign #98s36. (attorney for consumer).
While driving at 5mph and making a left turn tie rod end broke, causing left wheel to stay straight up. Was unable to make the turn while the right wheel made the left turn, making a screeching sound. Dealer has been contacted.
Oil pan leaking.
While driving at any speed there is corrosion within the steering, and it is difficult to steer when driving straight ahead or making a slight turn. *ak
Inner tie rod fractured. (qcaw)
Steering column broke at the tube assembly
Automatic transmission failure. Also replaced tied rod/engine valve over and cracked serpentine belt.
Anti-lock brakes froze.
Engine check light still comes on and off warning that there is still a problem with the engine, replace cooling fan, and warped head gasket from it continually overheating.
Tie rods failed .
Struts failed.
Transmission failed.
Quarter panel window failed.
Inner tie rods broke, causing the fuel lines to break also, resulting in loss of control. In addition, the wheel pointed in opposite direction. Prior investigation open.
Windshield wipers stop while in use, causing poor visibility.
Consumer started to turn into driveway when tie rod broked due to missing motor mount bolt. Ford has a bulletin on both components.
The steering wheel is very loose. Took vehicle to dealer and they said that it was a loose column bolt. It has a lot of full play in it. Loose play was corrected by tightening the bolts.
Too much play in steering wheel since purchased new.
With the steering wheel in the free position the gear shift would not disengage from the park position unless you wiggle key a bit first. Also the cruise control did not disengage when hitting the brakes the first time. Vehicle not taken to dealership.
Belt tensioner failed, causing loss of power.
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