2015 Ford Taurus: loss of power steering

Filed Sep 9, 2024 · Steering · 103,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. In addition, the steering assist fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with power steering control module (PSCM) failure. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2023 · Steering · 147,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel became very firm, with the vehicle independently jerking to the right. The contact had to use excessive force to return the vehicle to center lane. The contact pulled off the road and turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure occurred two more times. The contact stated that an unknown warning light flashed on but did not illuminate a second time. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the electric power steering assist booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2022 · Steering · 110,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel temporarily lost power steering assist. There was a message displayed to take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred temporarily on two other occasions. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle in when the warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The consumer stated replaced front re-blower relay coil electrical assist steering module.

Filed Sep 13, 2022 · Steering · PA

Was driving home and got service steering fault error on dash and steering became stiff very hard to turn. Almost caused an accident.

Filed Sep 14, 2021 · Steering · 110,717 miles · WI

The contact's fiancé owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while his fiancé was driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the power steering assist fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The driver towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the steering gear and rack and pinion to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,717.

Filed Jul 14, 2020 · Steering · 61,900 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford taurus. The contact stated that after refueling and attempting to drive off, the vehicle loss power steering assist. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The contact waited for fifteen minutes, restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact contacted olathe ford lincoln (1845 e santa fe st, olathe, ks 66062, (913) 782-0881) to have the vehicle diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering gear and power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the repair was no longer covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 61,900.*dt

Filed May 18, 2020 · Steering · 66,000 miles · VA

My power steering went out while driving which was very scary and dangerous for myself and other drivers. I know this has been a recall for earlier taurus models 2011-2014 and I think this year needs to be included in that recall as well. The cost to fix is $2,500 at the dealership and during this covid 19 pandemic that is a lot of money.

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Steering · 68,500 miles · MN

Steering fault service now and service advancedtrac warning lights came on while driving 40-50 MPH on highway. Steering became very difficult and unsafe. Slowing down and taking a corner on side street to get home was extremely hard to turn steering wheel. Turned car off. Restarted and everything back to normal. Brought in to dealer as my wife has some upcoming trips and wanted car safe. They said scan showed u0420 and c200d. The dealer said fault was the angle sensor and that was part of steering gear assembly. Whole assembly required replacement. Dealer advised there was a recall applying to same issue on 2013 taurus but not currently on 2015. Called ford customer service and they advised the same as dealer and recommended reporting it to the federal safety agency. Cost $2757.43 to fix a serious safety issue and re-alignment.

Filed Sep 7, 2019 · Steering · 51,215 miles · IN

Power steering fault on 2015 ford taurus, previous years recalled for sane reason. Why no recall? Was driving home and my steering wheel jerked right and power steering went out, what if there were cars to my right?

Filed Sep 4, 2019 · Steering · 94,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford taurus. The vehicle experienced loss of power steering while driving steering the vehicle required added effort the contact believes failure was power steering however, the mechanic was unable to verify due to no codes present at diagnostic the contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, without warning the power steering became inoperable. The vehicle then stalled. The contact stated that extra effort was needed in maneuvering the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle performed as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The failure recurred once. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2019 · Steering · 40,636 miles · MA

I was driving to burlington ma on august 29, 2019 and, while making a right turn to enter onto rte 3 northbound, I lost all my power steering. At the moment of failure, the steering wheel snapped abruptly to the left almost causing me to hit the guard rail. Fortunately, I was able to wrestle/turn the steering wheel to the right and avoid an accident. I had no power steering all the way home. When I wrestled the car into my driveway at home, I shut it off, waited a minute and restarted the car. The dash idiot light was off and the power steering was working. I have not used and don't plan on using the car until this problem is fixed. I made an appointment to have this problem diagnosed and repaired on september 9, 2019. I believe the cause of the catastrophic failure is related to the sensors on the steering wheel column that communicate with the computer which controls the electric rack and pinion system.

Filed Jul 26, 2019 · Steering · 54,750 miles · NC

While driving on I-95 s at 70 MPH. Steering wheel begin to twitch. Steering became extremely hard to turn and control vehicle. Steering light flash, traction control light also.I manage to get vehicle off highway safety.stop vehicle. Open hood to check power steering reservoir.this is very dangerous situation..without power steering , this vehicle is at the point of not being derivable. My wife may have been drive the vehicle. And she would n't have been able to control safety this vehicle. Google show this is a electric steering rack & pinion unit.ford has a recall on this problem. But my vehicle is not included, why not?? Ford has not fix this problem on all the vehicle's that are currently using this system.what are they waiting for someone to get killed first.