2012 Ford Taurus: sudden loss of power

Filed Feb 7, 2023 · Steering · 144,027 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and slowing to make a turn at a traffic signal, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering fault, power steering assists off, and the stability track warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that he drove the vehicle back to his residence, turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to regain power steering functionality. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Program: 15N01 (EPAS Power Steering Efforts). The failure mileage was 144,027.

Filed Jan 13, 2022 · Steering · IA

In 2016 we had a recall fixed for power steering assist failure after I lost power steering going 55 mph down the highway and approaching a corner. Once again the power steering assist failure happened thank goodness I was not driving but started the car remotely and then when went to leave work I had no power steering! I contacted Ford got a case number and they are saying if fixed once that it is closed. How can something be of a safety concern 1 time but not the next. The parts are in and the vehicle will be serviced in the next week so I don’t have any invoice yet

Filed Mar 9, 2021 · Steering · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford taurus. The contact stated while pulling into a parking spot and making a right turn, the vehicle loss power steering assist and became difficult to steer. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure persisted. The contact called towne ford of redwood city (1601 el camino real, redwood city, ca 94063, (650) 366-57440) about having the vehicle diagnosed, and was informed that there would be a fee assessed to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2017 · Steering · 51,000 miles · TX

Loss of power steering at low speed and it makes a noise when it does turn.

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 50,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford taurus. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine and electronic throttle control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Steering · 18,652 miles · PA

I was driving on i279 around 6:15am on july1, 2014. My speed was approximately 60mph. All of a sudden a message appeared on the screen saying there was a power steering system failure. At that point I immediately lost all power to the steering wheel. It was very difficult to maintain a straight course and fortunately I didn't have very far to go until I could pull over and stop. This is very dangerous. Shortly thereafter the advance traction control symbol appeared on the screen also.