Ford Taurus pulling problems

Filed Jul 14, 2025 · Steering · 101,820 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH and turning to the left following the road, the steering wheel was very hard to return to center. The contact stated that the steering wheel was pulling to the right. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while turning left onto another road. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and transferred the contact the federal safety agency Hotline to file a complaint. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 101,820.

Filed Apr 19, 2024 · Steering, Tires · 10,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was significant play and vibration in the steering wheel, and the vehicle was pulling to one side. The contact stated that the traction control warning light illuminated when the steering wheel was completely steered to the right or to the left. The contact also stated that The TPMS warning light remained illuminated even though the tires were fully inflated. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the steering gear had failed. The mechanic determined that both the steering gear and the ball joint needed to be replaced. The mechanic related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2023 · Steering · PA

Rack and pinion malfunctioned causing vehicle steering to pull to one side, eventually causing steering wheel to lock up making it almost impossible to steer vehicle. Problem confirmed by dealer, happened under 60k miles, however vehicle was passed year for factory warranty. No warnings until failure

Filed May 4, 2018 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · AL

On 5/4/18. I had backed out put 2008 ford taurus in drive and pulling forward in traffic the cars RPM rev up loadly and car moved slowly forward with on coming traffic coming up behind me and several cars going around me. I pulled to left turning lane and stopped. I put the car in neutral then reverse felt a jerk then park. I sat there a few seconds. The wrench light appeared on dash. I put car in drive and proceeded home. While driving home the rpms rev up again twice. I pulled in my drive way as I put the car in reverse the car made aloud clunk sound and again in park the same loud clunk. In regards to recall for 2008 ford taurus. Website http://www.revbase.com/bbbmotor/tsb/download?pdfid=139970 and id=147402 respectively.

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Tires · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford taurus equipped with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires, size: 255/45zr19104w (na). While driving various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently pulled to the right. The contact stated that the low tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two rivers ford (76 belinda pkwy, mt juliet, tn 37122, (800) 900-1000) where an alignment was performed, but no failure with the tires could be detected. Air was added to the tires as a precaution. The contact stated that the low tire pressure indicator would periodically illuminate. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle and tire failure mileages were unknown.

Filed Mar 21, 2017 · Steering · 60,000 miles · MI

The steering is suddenly very "loose". It was fine one day and dangerous to drive the next day. The car just turned 60,000 miles and we have owned it for 7 months. I am very upset and bummed that ford won't fix it since it's not included in the recall, I want to document this, since I drive kids to school everyday down some roads that have lots of curves and tree's. If we crash, ford will hear about this, I cannot believe they will let these cars wander down the road knowing it's a ticking time bomb. So sad ford..

Filed Dec 28, 2016 · Driver assistance · 174,000 miles · FL

Traction control locks up my front passenger side tire. This happened on 12/27/16 and two other times in the past. Brakes were not applied at the time. The traction control system locked the brake. There a many complaint of this happening on the web in other ford models as well. This could be dangerous. I was pulled left and went off the road. Ford will not respond as they can't reproduce the issue. Someone will get hurt!!! I was doing 20mph when it happened all 3 times.

Filed Aug 1, 2011 · Body · 117,569 miles · NY

My 2001 ford taurus has been plagued by premature and excessive corrosion. I have previously filed for the coil springs snapping in half- now my frame has failed. While driving my car started swaying- I held the steering wheel tightly but the car wandered on it's on. Upon inspection of the vehicle at home , it was obvious that frame failed. When the vehicle was inspected by a nys facility I was told that excessive rust was an issue. I was also told that they see this on the taurus regularly and have failed vehicles due to this issue. I contacted ford , they said out of warranty. They do not sell replacement frames and suggested I purchase an aftermarket frame and have repairs done. This is a huge safety issue. I have been driving for 37 years and was able to recognize that there was a safety issue with my vehicle, young new drivers without experience will continue to drive these vehicles. I am requesting that the federal safety agency look in to the premature failure of major components in the taurus due to low grade material use. The ford company was required to recall minivans with this same issue- yet the taurus which ford says is one of its best selling vehicles has been completely ignored when it comes to safety and customer satisfaction. If this vehicle were manufactured by toyota it would have been recalled years ago. Shame on the powers that be that allow this situation to continue. The car has not been repaired as new oe parts are not available, used parts are not an option due to the fact that they also will be rotted beyond use. I had a 1940s dodge parked in a farm field by a previous owner that had less rust than this vehicle had when it was under 5 years old. What does that say about quality?

Filed Apr 18, 2011 · Suspension · 68,888 miles · NY

2002 ford taurus sel: driving at 40 MPH, passenger's side spring broke and immediately cut entire inside diameter of car tire. Car immediately pulled hard to the right and was not drivable. Car was damaged as well as lawn that car swerved onto. Had to have spring and tire replaced, replaced driver side as well. Cost was over $550. 6 months later at inspection rear spring was broken and had another $450 expense. Online search shows this is a common complaint and re-call should be extended to 2002 ford taurus.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Steering, Transmission · 3,000 miles · MI

2010 ford taurus sho has a problem with the transmission not being in first gear after a stop. One to two second hesitation and then clunks into gear and I am able to take off. This happens approximately twice a month. The dealer has not been able to duplicate. The car also has an issue with breaking and steering. Three instances have occurred where the car pulls hard to the right upon a hard stop. Dealer was not able to duplicate. Hence no fix. All occurred before 3000 miles.