Ford Taurus steering noise problems

Filed Dec 8, 2021 · Steering · UT

Sensor in seat belt fails air bag light comes on air bags won't deploy there is hundreds of complaints on forums about this issue ford knows about it amd said they will not issue a recall steering and suspension yo hear loud popping steering locks up due to rack and pinion failure the popping is faulty upper strut mounts ford is also aware of this there is thousands of reports all over the forums ford refuses to even look into it saying its not a dangerous concern steering will lock up tight at speeds of 70mph no gaining control of it

Filed Oct 6, 2021 · Steering · CA

In my 2013 Ford Taurus (Mfd 02/2012) I experienced loss of power steering while pulling out of Costco and I went to a parking spot and tried to rotate the steering in the stationary car to check what happened. After rotating the steering wheel a couple of times the power steering came back but now there is a clicking sound while rotating the steering on both sides. I researched online for recalls and found Recall No. 15S18 for this issue. I am the 2nd owner of this vehicle since 2016 and I had the vehicle checked for the recall when I had purchased it. At that time no error code was found. Since my vehicle was checked once the recall does not show up for my Vin number but now I have the actual issue. I contacted Ford on Facebook (since their chat does not work) and they told me to contact the dealer. I contacted the Ford Dealer (Frontier Ford) and the customer service told me someone will contact me . I waited one day and checked back with them and they told me that they need to check if they have the part for the Recall. It has been another day but no one contacted me. I contacted another dealer (Sunnyvale Ford) and their customer service looked up my Vin number and told me that no un repaired recalls for my vehicle. The recall does not show up because it was there when I bought the car in 2016 and I had them check it but at that time there was nothing found. If you google online or check on YouTube there are a lot of people having this issue. One Video on YouTube made by an engineer shows the problem existed since 2011 and that it is due to heating and that Ford was always aware of the issue. Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szHMXwcp9fo&authuser=0 I hope someone can step in and have Ford fix this Recall issue

Filed Jul 17, 2021 · Fuel system, Steering · MN

Over the weekend I noticed my steering was making a cluck noise from both the front and rear making the car very uncomfortable to ride and it kinda moves more left or a little right when on highway. I also noticed my check engine light came on. I took the car to get looked and the diagnosis read I have bad fuel pump line or evap dont know smell fuse of gas, gas gauge goes up an down. I was to notify the federal safety agency and to Report this incident and whether to see if theirs any Recall to my Vehicle. Please and thank you.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Steering · 139,000 miles · LA

My 2014 taurus limited started making a popping noise when turning, I had the cv joint, tie rods, and struts replaced. The car hasn't been driven over 50 miles since repairs were done.. It has not been driven since. I backed down my driveway then the steering is making a terrible noise and looses control during mid turn. This is after I have replace the cv joints, tie rods and the struts. Now the dealership is telling me I need to replace the rack and pinion. A cost $1700 at 139,000 miles. This is very dangerous and is a well know issues with ford. Why hasn't a recall be announced. This has made a loyal ford owner decide this will be my last ford.

Filed May 9, 2012 · Steering · 98,050 miles · TN · crash

The steering wheel has made a clicking sound from the clock spring area wile making a turn for quite a wile just recently the steering wheel started to jam during making turns not allowing you to steer vehicle I went in a ditch because of this.

Filed Jul 9, 2010 · Steering, Transmission · 35,162 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford taurus x. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was an unusual increase in the engine rpms, the vehicle shifted into second gear and accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the engine needed to be recalibrated. The failure did not persist. The contact was making a right turn at a relatively low speeds and heard an abnormal clicking in the steering wheel. The dealer stated that the left front cv axle assembly was defective. The axle was replaced; however; the clicking noise continued when the contact made a left turn. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure became progressively worse over time when the contact made a left or right turn. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the failure could potentially be caused by the power steering. The dealer lubricated the front brakes and stated that the vehicle was repaired. The failure continued to occur and was diagnosed a third time by the dealer. The dealer was able to observe the failure and stated that the power steering pump may have caused the failure to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,162 and the current mileage was 35,788.

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While driving at 40 MPH, the contact heard a popping noise when turning. The contact stated that when she arrived at her destination, she noticed that the front driver side coil spring had broken. The contact called the dealership and the dealer stated that they would not assist with repairs costs as the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 150,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2007 · Steering · HI

Vehicle makes popping noise when turning left or right. Sounds as though the noise is generated from tie rods or rack n pinion problem, which have already been replaced/repaired on vehicle.

Filed Nov 9, 2005 · Airbags, Suspension · 11,000 miles · NC

Dt: the contact states there was a popping noise in the steering when turning. The dealership could not find where the noise was coming from. However the suspension worked erratically. There was a tear where the passenger's side airbag was located ,and the light indicates it was off. The dealership was unaware that there was a tear under the airbag and why it happened. Also, they did not check to see if there was an airbag in the vehicle.

Filed Mar 26, 2005 · Body · MI

I noticed a clicking in front end when turning,stopping and accelerating wich very quickly graduated to a loud popping sound.after taking it in to the garage they found that the half shaft and tie rod were damaged on front passenger side.after replacing the parts it was still popping.they put it on a hoist and realized that the frame was completely rotted away at the front passenger side of vehicle.this was imediately declared to be the cause of the damage to the half shaft and tie rod.after taking it to another mechanic to repair the damage to the frame, he noticed that the floor was near completely rotted out as well.I have a friend that has the same car (model and year) and he is having the exact same problems with his car.