Power steering is lost and battery-warning light comes on for about 5 to 10 seconds whenever I drive through a puddle more than about an inch deep. Ford seems to be aware that this is a defect (they said the part replacement was mandatory and covered by warranty), but the dealership still wants me to continue to drive the car --at the height of south florida's rainy season-- for another week while a part is on order for the repair. They don't seem to appreciate how dangerous it is to drive with intermittent loss of power steering (if they did, they would use a faster method to ship the replacement part).
1997 Ford Taurus steering complaints
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When turning the vehicle it makes a popping sound.
On the ball joint part, the mechanic told us that our sterring wheel could have locked up and we would have been unable to steer in traffic.
Rack and pinion steering is making loud noise when making right hand turns.
Rack and pinion steering failed resulting in noise.
Power steering pump failed, caused noise. Yh
Vehicle never heats up. The temperature gauge never registers hot on the car. Also, engine head gaskets blew out withouty prior indication or warning. Incident occurred three times. Dealer notified and aware of the problem. Car with dealer and no information on diagnosis. Right front grinding noise and steering gear was replaced. Freeze plug lost. Provide further information.
Something happened to the steering while I was driving a ford taurus rental car that made me lose control and tumble over an embankment. Before the accident, I noticed irregular steering that resembled sterring consistant with a low tire. However, after stopping to check the tires, I found that all appeared to be properly inflated. Approximately 5-10 minutes later, the steering failed causing me to lose control in a curve and tumble over an embankment several times landing on my roof. Since this was a rental car, I do not have the specific information such as VIN number, mileage, etc. I have provided you with all of the information I can recall, but will attempt
The consumer has been experiencing problems with power steering and accelerator. While driving power steering went out, and vehicle constantly decelerated and accelerated. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
While driving approximately 10 to 15 MPH turning through a water puddle, the vehicle looses power steering with no warning. Dealer has been notified.
On several occasions, especially during or after a rainfall, when driving through standing water which caused an upward splash under the right front, the engine died , causing loss of power . Engine would restart as soon as vehicle cleared the deep water area, but a squealing of the power steering would follow for about 30 seconds. Dealer aware of problem, but ha syet to replac eparts.
While driving over puddles vehicle loses power steering. Also alternator malfunctioned. Dealers have no remedy for problem.
While driving the steering locked up and there was no steering in the vehicle. Tried to turn the wheel and there was no reaction in the wheel. So the driver tried to apply the brakes and there were no brakes in the vehicle. This problem happened all of a sudden.
Problems with the rack and pinion.
Steering wheel shimmies.
While driving over water puddles the water wets a belt which squeals, and cause no power steering which almost caused an accident. Haven't taken to dealer yet.
Seat belt anchor is installed incorrectly. The only way the restraints can be latched is if twisted the restraint across to the buckle. Owner has contacted the manufacturer, and is waiting for a representative to inspect the vehicle. *ak the steering becomes hard when brakes are applied. The consumer states that the vehicle was prepped, inspected and sold to him with defective seat belt in total disregard for his safety.
While driving vehicle and making a right turn there seems to be excess pressure on left, causing clunking and popping noises. Owner is very concerned for safety. Dealer told owner that problem could not be corrected.
While driving steering went out totally, wheels turned freely, bolt came out of steering column, dealer replaced bolt.
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