2010 Ford Taurus: loss of power steering

Filed Sep 12, 2024 · Steering · 31,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while making a right turn, the steering wheel became stiff. The contact stated that the "Power Steering Assist Failure" message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · 110,000 miles · MI

2010 ford taurus sho. Power steering failure while driving down the freeway at high speeds. Very dangerous. Display says servive power steering now. All other models after 2010 have already been recalled for this same issue. This is very dangerous, very expensive, and very disappointing!

Filed Nov 8, 2020 · Steering · 127,556 miles · MO

Power steering assist failure- this could lead to a wreck causing death. Very unsafe with how quickly this appears. Going 60- 70 MPH down a curvy highway and this kicks on losing the ability to steer your vehicle! All it does is ding and a message appears telling you that there was power steering assist failure!!! Only have estimates to fix this so far and looking at $3000. Had it towed back home from another town which was $100.

Filed Oct 30, 2020 · Steering · 150,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford taurus. The contact stated while driving 68 MPH, the service power steering assist warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized in the middle of traffic. The contact stated that the electric power assist steering (epas) system failed. The contact coasted over to the side of the roadway. The contact turned off the vehicle and unplugged the battery for the computer system to reset however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Mtn view ford (301 e 20th st, chattanooga, tn 37408, (423) 756-1331) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and informed the contact that the steering column, and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2020 · Steering · 106,000 miles · AK

Following a warm start, power steering assist failed when leaving a parallel parking space at relaxed speed. "power steering fault" was displayed on the dash. The vehicle requires incredible effort to maneuver at this point. Turning the vehicle is exhausting work and it is fortunate this did not happen unexpectedly while driving at highway speeds. All fuses are intact--there is no apparent reason for this to occur.

Filed Oct 22, 2019 · Steering · 109,000 miles · SC

Power steering went out it has the same problem as the other ford's that was recalled can't under stand why mine 2010 wasn't recalled but if I have a wreck I'm suing ford in the federal safety agency I promise.

Filed Aug 8, 2019 · Steering · 96,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford taurus. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost steering ability and "service power steering" appeared on the message center. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. Once the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the contact was able to drive home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Steering · AZ

While parked in a parking lot, without any warning, the screen on the speedometer displayed "power steering assist fault" and I was unable to turn the steering wheel. I tried restarting the car, but that message would not clear and the wheel would not turn. Thankfully, I was not driving when this occurred. I had to get my car towed since it was impossible to drive. This is a common problem with the ford taurus sho 2010 models. As many of 2011 ford models had the same issue and there was a huge recall due to the same power steering fault assist problem. The 2010 model is using the same parts as 2011 model but the 2010 models is not listed under the recall. I contacted ford about this issue only to get my conversation disconnected midway by the representative. I called again to explain the situation but again I got disconnected rudely. This is very unprofessional and I have been a ford customer for years. There was no form of compensation from ford and it cost me 2200 usd to get it fixed out of pocket.

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Steering · 150,000 miles · TN · crash

Electric power assist stopped working hit mail box 2011 and up has a recall ?what about 2010 and older? Yes I was in motion ,and I was on a city street went into a turn no power steering by the time I knew what had happen I had struck a mail box if I had been on the mountain I could have been killed

Filed May 16, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 100,000 miles · IN

Power steering assist fault came on and I lost power steering. The recall for this was for models 2011 and up. The same problem exists with the 2010.

Filed Jun 29, 2018 · Steering · 105,000 miles · TN

The ford taurus sho 2010 model has the exact same part for the steering as the 2011-2015 model that was recalled. Ford did not include this model with the recall and it suffers the same problem, sudden loss of steering with no warning. My car lost steering when driving but did not cause me to wreck. This car should be included in the recall.

Filed Jun 7, 2018 · Steering · 108,000 miles · CA

The power steering fails and returns to manual steering. "power steering assist failure" message is displayed. Turning the car on/off will sometimes fix issue but it has happened while driving making it dangerous to steer