2014 Ford Taurus: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 16, 2026 · Fuel system · MD

There is a recall on 2014 Ford Taurus’ but my VIN does not pop as one that is effective, yet I have all the symptoms. My fuel pump control module, and other various parts of my fuel pump keep failing. Completely lost power in my gas pedal today while on the highway. Couldn’t speed up or do anything. Once I came to a stop, the car wouldn’t start. It would just crank but no turnover. This fuel pump issue has happened 3 times now, but my car is not listed up the recall list. I feel that this is a safety issue and falls under all the same issues that others are having. Can provide receipts showing the previous repairs.

Filed Jan 16, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · CO

Driving down CR 230 in Wyoming, the situation started if I have to estimate, 7 miles west of Woods Landing, I heard a metal on metal grinding noise from the engine bay, and a loss of power on the throttle. I look at my RPM gauge and notice it is a zero. No check engine light, all electronics working as normal along with the brakes, and I slow the vehicle down to 30 MPH. Shortly after noticing, I get a "Check Brake System" flash on my instrument panel cluster, also the light which illuminates for my parking brake turns on, and I lose power brakes, the brake pedal turned extremely stiff. I immediately look for a pull off zone, but because I had lost brakes I did not want to risk keeping the vehicle moving. I get the vehicle stopped on the side of the road, and instantly put it in park along with the parking brake and shut the vehicle off. The vehicle would not start or crank, just a flash across all of the electronics, the lights go dark, then illuminate again as if normal. This is an extremely dangerous situation, the vehicle had not notified me that the motor had stopped turning; not a check engine light or ring at all, and shortly after that the power brakes stop working. This is very dangerous for motorists because of the lack of notification from the vehicle, and the incredibly weak breaking ability. If the vehicle had been moving at highway speeds, any sort of traffic, I could've ended up injured or dead, and even worse, killed another driver. The vehicle was towed to the nearest town where it would be inspected by a dealership; they reported to have found coolant in the oil and that the vehicle needed a new motor. No other details have been confirmed, and the problem has not been reproduced by the dealership. It is unknown if the dealership inspected the braking system.

Filed Mar 16, 2023 · Acceleration, Steering · 121,997 miles · TX · 1 injury

On 3/8/23 I was attempting to turn around on a residential street. I put my car in reverse and started turning steering wheel to the right when suddenly there was a loud pop and my steering wheel tighted up and I could barely turn it. IThen when I put in drive it stated rattling everywhere. I almost hit another car trying to turn in a drive cause couldn't turn. With in an hour the check engine power assist and traction control came lost blinkers and if I tried to gas it it would baulk I eventually got it home but every time I had to change gears drive to reverse it made a loud noise as if the bottom just fell out. My car has 5 recalls none have been fixed and Ford said my car had no recalls said mechanic but first lady agreed there was one. But they are refusing to fix it or even acknowledge that there is a recall. The mechanic was very short and rude with me. And then said to take it up with Ford Customer Service. I've only had my car for 6 months and now am out of car and in danger of loosing my two jobs. 64 of the 153 complaints all have to do with the exact problems I have with steering then the axel. This needs to be investigated cause had I lost power steering suddenly when making that turn someone could have been seriously injured if not killed. Thankfully I lost it while at a stoping point and was able to compensate for the lack of steering. However my back my shoulders and my hands have all been damaged due to trying to control my car. Who should I call to have recalls fixed since Ford is denying there's even a recall. I've emailed CarMax no response and emailed Ford CEO but mail came back

Filed Nov 21, 2020 · Fuel system · PA

My fuel pump went bad. My vehicle is no longer operating and I think that the fuel pump for my specific vehicle needs to be investigated for a recall. The federal safety agency campaign id: 16v621000 report date: august 25, 2016 vehicles affected: 77,502 consequence: a loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash what you should do: ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel pem part number and replace the fuel pem, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 1, 2016. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s31. Summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks and lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with 3.5l gtdi ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 ford taurus police interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (pem) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Filed Nov 18, 2020 · Fuel system · 107,000 miles · MD

Vehicle stalled while driving, unable to restart. Due to loss of power, lost the ability to brake and steer easily. I was on a city street and entering an intersection when I lost power. There is an existing safety recall notice: 16s31 for 2013-2015 ford taurus made in chicago which my vehicle was. My dealer is advising that my VIN is not part of that campaign though all items fits the recall. My car is a taurus, it is a 2014, it was made in chicago and the part failed while driving which could have resulted in a crash.

Filed Nov 5, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 99,000 miles · VA

Was pulling up to a stoplight in town, the in dash lit up with "electric steering assist fail" and my steering wheel stiffened up as if I lost power steering, I stopped, cycled the key and the power steering returned. There was no prior warning or in dash lights to this incident. A week went by with no incident or sign of trouble. Was reversing out of a parking spot 7 days later and the same problem occurred. I cycled the key again, and the problem went away. I just left the ford service center and and they pulled the code c200d:49. Since the latest incident, there has been no problem. I declined the repairs as they were $2200 and I know ford has recalled previous years of my vehicle for the same exact problem.

Filed Apr 3, 2020 · Steering · 61,000 miles · NV

I just pulled out of a parking space traveling 5 MPH making a sharp turn, suddenly lost all power steering and driver assist failure requires maintenance warning light came on followed by traction control needs servicing. Now it is very difficult to drive at any speed as the vehicle defaulted to manual steering. Lucky I wasn't at high speed. 61000 miles at time of incident

Filed Mar 24, 2020 · Steering · WI

Power assist is deftly, losing power when slowing down to turn, very tough to turn half the time. The have a recall for it but for the years 2011-13 when 2014 should be included there's a lot of others having the same problems.

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · RI

While vehicle was driving down the road it suddenly lost power and stopped. Vehicle was able to be pushed off of the roadway and found to have a faulty fuel pump module.

Filed May 7, 2019 · Steering · NH

Increasing difficulty steering car/loss of power steering. Steering wheel does not return to center when turning. Major repair cost. Know problem with 2011-2013 cars being recalled, but not the 2014 taurus which also has recorded complaints about loss of power steering the model. Progressively worse since january/february.

Filed Apr 5, 2019 · Steering · 75,829 miles · MA

The power steering on this vehicle began to work intermittently. The power steering would shut off while driving the vehicle as well as when it was parked. Because of the impending danger of losing power steering at a high rate of speed, I brought it to a ford dealership in ma . They diagnosed the problem as "needs epas gear replaced". Total cost was $1,822.00. Must issue a recall due to safety issues with malfunctioning epas gear. The 3 prior years' models had a recall. Why not this year's model? Dont wait for injury or death.