1995 Ford Taurus: steering wheel locks up

Filed Sep 13, 2013 · Steering · 111,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was advised that the under carriage needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2013 · Acceleration · 111,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was stated that the under carriage needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2009 · Body · 130,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact experienced extreme difficulty steering the vehicle. Suddenly, the steering wheel locked up without warning. The day before the failure occurred, the driver heard a loud clunking noise outside of the vehicle. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to his residence. The driver inspected the vehicle and stated that the rear subframe mount attachments failed. The vehicle is currently inoperable and has not been repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members), although the failures were identical. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2007 · Engine · 120,859 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. While driving 55 MPH the vehicle stopped without warning. He stated that the steering wheel locked however, he was able to pull over. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and they stated that there was a blown head gasket. The vehicle was towed home and as of august 1, 2007, it has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 120,859 miles. Returned usps, 2nd attempt made 08/28/07 failed.

Filed Jun 3, 2007 · Steering · MA · crash · 1 injury

I bought this car used last july. In october I noticed that when I took a left hand turn the steering wheel would stick and I would have to pull it to get it straight. I took it to be fixed but they could not find a problem. This problem has been going on since then. Three days ago I took my kids out for ice cream and we got into an accident. This time the steering wheel locked completely, I could not move it and we slammed into another car. Nobody believed me, it took alot of searching to find out that it was the bushings or something like that. Although I bought this car used it has given me nothing but trouble.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Suspension · NY

While driving at 15 MPH on a flat surface and with no warning the steering wheel locked up, causing the consumer to have the vehicle towed. The dealer was notified. *ak the front passenger side spring broke and caused damage to other components such as the struts and tie rod's. The rear driver side spring had broken and the vehicle had become un-drivable. *scc

Filed May 1, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · TN

Power steering locked up. Brakes make a noise like grinding metal against metal.