2013 Ford Taurus: engine failure

Filed Dec 22, 2025 · Electrical, Transmission · 5,000 miles · MO

The contact's mother owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, several unknown warning lights illuminated when turning off the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the dashboard. In addition, the gear shifter had seized in park(P). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had several previous ongoing failures. The contact stated that the failure started shortly after the vehicle was purchased in 2013. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2024 · Steering · 150,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering functionality returned. The contact drove to the residence, where the steering wheel seized. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle at the residence. The mechanic determined that the electric power steering gear had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2024 · Steering · 92,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while in reverse(R) and reversing down a driveway at approximately 2 MPH, the power steering module fault warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized, and the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel to the left or right. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2024 · Steering · 162,892 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 20-25 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road by using physical strength to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering gear assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 162,892.

Filed Dec 21, 2023 · Steering · 233,114 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized. The message "Power Steering Adjustment Fault" was displayed. The contact used physical force to steer the vehicle while driving to her destination. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering functional returned. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving 40-45 MPH with her niece and nephew in the rear seats. The contact stated that she pulled to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that she turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering became functional. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The contact stated that the failure persisted after turning off and restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box had failed, and the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 233,114.

Filed Dec 4, 2023 · Steering · 90,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while attempting to pull out of a parking space, the steering wheel seized. The traction control warning light was illuminated, and the message "Steering Rack Assembly" was displayed. The contact stated that she turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the steering wheel operated as needed. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while attempting to drive or reverse from a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering rack assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Steering · 133,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. In addition, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The contact continued to drive without power steering ability to his residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. *tr the vehicle is currently at a ford dealership (place motors in webster ma) awaiting repair. Dealership has informed me that the power steering rack/motor need to be replaced. Ford was notified, but stated that this vehicle's VIN number does not match the very similar recall (the federal safety agency#15v340000). Codes found in the computer were u3000-96, u3000-49. This issue occurred on an off ramp and had this failure occurred with someone not as strong or with an elderly person, this would have most certainly caused an accident. The steering wheel takes an extreme amount of effort to turn. Address is incorrect.

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · Steering · 125,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. While driving 60 MPH, the contact's steering wheel seized. The vehicle drove into a ditch as the contact attempted to regain control of the steering wheel. The contact and his spouse had to turn the steering wheel together to get the vehicle out of the ditch. A message appeared on the instrument panel indicating "service power steering" and the traction warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to value ford and chrysler (205 south, state hwy 9, morris, mn 56267, (800) 568-5431) where it was diagnosed that a new steering system needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanics were awaiting further diagnostic tests. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and would not assist. The failure mileage was 125,000. *bf the consumer stated the rack and pinion was replace a week later.

Filed Apr 4, 2019 · Steering · 39,760 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. The contact stated that the steering failed intermittently without warning. The steering wheel seized and was very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to mathews ford (175 e main st, norwich, ny 13815, (607) 334-3273) to be diagnosed, but the codes could not be read. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to work it out with the dealer. The failure mileage was 39,760.

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Engine · 115,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. While driving 55 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The contact stated pulled the vehicle over onto the left shoulder. While on the shoulder, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed. The passenger in the contact's vehicle sustained neck, back, and wrist injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The control module was replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.*bf..

Filed Jul 10, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 118,690 miles · WI

While driving on the freeway, the steering wheel began to seized and the traction control and power steering indicators illuminated.the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution other than having the dealer diagnose and repair the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 118690. Researched the problem and saw that there had been a recall report back in 2015 pertaining to the steering modual failing. Unfortunately my 2013 ford taurus is not covered under this recall per ford motor company.

Filed Jun 22, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · 123,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. While driving, the steering wheel seized and the traction control and power steering indicators illuminated. The dealer (fairway ford inc, 444 us-117, burgaw, nc 28425, (800) 291-7714) was contacted and advised the contact to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.