Complete power steering failure p07ae:09-c8 after recall complete 6/29/26
2012 Ford Taurus steering problems
17 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Ford Taurus steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Ford Taurus steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
- Risk
- If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Recall number 15V340000 · Recall details
What 2012 Ford Taurus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My steering all of a sudden was stiff and I can barely turn at low speeds. Not safe due to uncontrolled steering. I replaced the pump thinking that would fix it, and it did not. I’m taking it to a dealer after the holiday weekend. No warnings at all.
The steering shut down and I could not steer the vehicle in a Holiday parking lot and I almost hit a pedestrian. My engine and oil light came on. I had to shut the car off and turn it back on and it worked again. This is the second time this has happened to me!
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the vehicle was extremely difficult to steer. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who found that the power steering pressure was low. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Driving on the highway, when the car lights, radio, air conditioner, steering wheel, speed all goes out. The car wouldn’t crank back up and theft system keep coming on.
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.
Started car and power steering assist fault light came on making the wheel hard to steer. Turned off the car and restarted it and the same issue, power steering assist fault light has been on for 2 days now
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the power steering assist fault and service tire mobility kit messages were displayed. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent and would be corrected by turning off and restarting the vehicle. While parking the vehicle, the failure reoccurred but was not corrected after restarting the vehicle. The failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the e-pass power steering rack was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 90,000.
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
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.
Questions about the 2012 Ford Taurus steering
Does the 2012 Ford Taurus have steering problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Ford Taurus, 22% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2012 Ford Taurus steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ford Taurus steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V340000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Taurus have bad steering?
The Ford Taurus model years with the most steering complaints are 2013 (295 complaints), 1999 (106 complaints) and 1996 (101 complaints).
Other 2012 Ford Taurus problems
Body 16Electrical 16Engine 13Lights 12Acceleration 4Brakes 4Airbags 3Driver assistance 2Fuel system 2Seats 2Transmission 2Visibility 2
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