1993 Ford Taurus steering problems

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Steering · 65,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's hands became stuck to the steering wheel. The contact managed to release the steering wheel and noticed a dark yellow glue or paste like substance coming out of the seams of the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 10/30/14*cn updated 4/27/2015

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Electrical, Steering · PA

The vehicle's headlight switch and wire harness, steering column covers, turn signal/wiper switch were replaced. *ph

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Steering · OK · fire

Motor mounts replaced. Steering pins replaced 4 days after motor mounts replaced, the car catches on file from an electrical short. I drove the car 1 time after it was out of the shop. 11 hours after I drove it, the whole engine was on fire from an electrical short

Filed Jun 3, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. *ak consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil. Consumer has lost trust in the dealership. Head lights failed, light switch was replaced. The wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor. There is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up. The air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and A/C refrigerant was replaced. The key switch failed. The faulty antenna motor failed. The master cylinder had to be replaced. Tie rod was replaced.

Filed Mar 5, 2002 · Steering · GA

The rack and pinion has failed or been replaced 5 times on my vehicle. Ford advised us to have the strut plates cut to keep the vehicle in alignment and this did not help either because the rack kept going out ford motor company was notified but they never responded to our complaints it is like the ford explorer major front end problems please let me know if you have any comments or suggestions!!! I have read many complaints for the same problem on the internet but ford still has not recalled this year model.

Filed Dec 17, 2001 · Electrical, Steering · WV · fire

Wiring harness caught on fire, causing electrical system to malfunction. Dealer has yet to be contacted. *ak consumer stated she and daughter were trapped int he vehicle, consumer also stated the steering locked up.

Filed Aug 21, 2001 · Engine, Steering · GA

The rack & pinion pulls apart and causes the front end to become out of alignment and also causes the vehicle to steer terribly. The right front motor mount burst because it is hydraulic this always happens when the rack and pinion goes out. The transmission also has a defect in the fourth gear ratio and shows on the diagnostic computer when serviced.

Filed May 7, 2001 · Steering, Transmission · NY

While driving 65 MPH on highway vehicle began to jerk and downshift. Vehicle started stalling as consumer was attempting to pull over. Also, power steering failed.

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Steering · CA · crash

Steering wheel tie rod broke while driving in residential street.

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Body, Brakes · PA

Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated this was due to a faulty ignition device. *ak vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral. Starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition. Transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting. Faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy. Dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem. Driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 MPH, left door was not aligned properly. Keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable. Emergency brake was never installed. There is a consisent wind sound in vehicle. Front end experienced shaking. Excessive fuel consumption. Difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line. Front brake pads replaced. Exhaust replaced. Fuel pump replaced. Windshield wiper switch was replaced. Vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.