2010 FORD TAURUS

3 recalls — 50 complaints

16V247000 Apr 26, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
695 vehicles affected
15V040000 Jan 28, 2015
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.
194,889 vehicles affected
14V285000 May 29, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Taurus vehicles manufactured November 24, 2008, through February 28, 2014, originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. When used in areas that use road salt, the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the license plate lamp assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S08. Note: Under program 14R01, Ford will notify owners in non-corrosion states, and, at the customer's request, dealers will replace the license plate lamp assembly.
183,425 vehicles affected
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 18, 2026
UNKNOWN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 10, 2025
Unknown. Car was going 100 mph. Driver, my son , was killed in this car accident. This year make AND model is known for throttle acceleration issues with brake afail override non existent until later models. Case number [XXX] sterling heights police department INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash 6 injured 2 deaths
AIR BAGS Jun 10, 2025
Unknown. Car was going 100 mph. Driver, my son , was killed in this car accident. This year make AND model is known for throttle acceleration issues with brake afail override non existent until later models. Case number [XXX] sterling heights police department INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash 6 injured 2 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 10, 2025
Unknown. Car was going 100 mph. Driver, my son , was killed in this car accident. This year make AND model is known for throttle acceleration issues with brake afail override non existent until later models. Case number [XXX] sterling heights police department INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash 6 injured 2 deaths
STEERING Sep 12, 2024
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while making a right turn, the steering wheel became stiff. The contact stated that the "Power Steering Assist Failure" message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.
POWER TRAIN Jun 2, 2024
UNKNOWN
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Jun 2, 2024
UNKNOWN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 2, 2024
UNKNOWN
AIR BAGS Jun 2, 2024
UNKNOWN
ENGINE Jun 2, 2024
UNKNOWN
ENGINE Jun 2, 2024
UNKNOWN
SEATS Feb 26, 2024
Upgrades allowed a low MPG.
ENGINE Feb 26, 2024
Upgrades allowed a low MPG.
AIR BAGS Feb 26, 2024
Upgrades allowed a low MPG.
ENGINE Feb 25, 2024
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting.
AIR BAGS Feb 25, 2024
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting. Dealership had the vehicle non-recall. Seat belt light appeared and Agent was contacted. System is collected for revisiting my claim.
ENGINE Feb 25, 2024
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting. Dealership had the vehicle non-recall. Seat belt light appeared and Agent was contacted. System is collected for revisiting my claim.
AIR BAGS Feb 25, 2024
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting.
SEATS Feb 25, 2024
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting.
SEATS Feb 25, 2024
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting. Dealership had the vehicle non-recall. Seat belt light appeared and Agent was contacted. System is collected for revisiting my claim.
AIR BAGS Feb 25, 2024
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting.
SEATS Feb 25, 2024
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting.
ENGINE Feb 25, 2024
O2 System failed. System checked. The service light is still on. Agents assisted with inspecting.
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 8, 2023
While driving on the hwy my moonroof exploded. Which cldve caused a accident due to the shock and fear it caused from the very loud gunshot like sound when exploding out of no where..for reason that was done by myself..
POWER TRAIN Dec 20, 2022
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated on its own at high speed without any warning, causing the vehicle to airborne and struck his neighbor's home. The contact desperately pressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. The contact's wife had severe injuries and sought medical attention. The vehicle was towed but the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 117,000.
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN Dec 9, 2022
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle started shaking. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission intermediate clutch piston to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with Manufacturer Communications Number: 10B14, however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,254.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE Jun 14, 2022
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress the floorboard without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The diagnostic test determined that the brake module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that parts to repair the vehicle were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 6, 2022
5 April 2022 my 2010 Taurus SEL 3.5L engine overheated unexpectedly and the temp warning light came on my way home. I let it cool down during a heavy rain before heading home. I left the vehicle at a gas station for a couple of hours and return to bring it home (3 miles). Temp gage remain steady (3 miles) until it was parked on my driveway. The next day, I conducted an assessment to the cooling system. Reservoir was completely empty and my oil deep stick level was higher than normal 1 inch above max range. It showed coolant contamination. I read several reports about a flaw with the internal water pump design. If indeed is a flaw design or pump manufacture defect, why Ford Motor Company hasn't fix the issue or provided a solution to alleviate this flaw? Now I have to incur on major engine repairs or replacement, in which I am not sure if it is cost effective. Current mileage 171,424
ENGINE Apr 6, 2022
5 April 2022 my 2010 Taurus SEL 3.5L engine overheated unexpectedly and the temp warning light came on my way home. I let it cool down during a heavy rain before heading home. I left the vehicle at a gas station for a couple of hours and return to bring it home (3 miles). Temp gage remain steady (3 miles) until it was parked on my driveway. The next day, I conducted an assessment to the cooling system. Reservoir was completely empty and my oil deep stick level was higher than normal 1 inch above max range. It showed coolant contamination. I read several reports about a flaw with the internal water pump design. If indeed is a flaw design or pump manufacture defect, why Ford Motor Company hasn't fix the issue or provided a solution to alleviate this flaw? Now I have to incur on major engine repairs or replacement, in which I am not sure if it is cost effective. Current mileage 171,424
STEERING Jan 5, 2022
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the advanced traction warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the EPS replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was transferred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
AIR BAGS Oct 2, 2021
airbag light is on
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 10, 2021
WITH THE CAR ON WHEN STOPPING THE BRAKES ARE FADING. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES THEY GO ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE BOTTOM SLOWLY.
STEERING Jan 27, 2021
2010 FORD TAURUS SHO. POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS. DISPLAY SAYS SERVIVE POWER STEERING NOW. ALL OTHER MODELS AFTER 2010 HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, VERY EXPENSIVE, AND VERY DISAPPOINTING!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 27, 2021
2010 FORD TAURUS SHO. POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS. DISPLAY SAYS SERVIVE POWER STEERING NOW. ALL OTHER MODELS AFTER 2010 HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, VERY EXPENSIVE, AND VERY DISAPPOINTING!
STEERING Nov 8, 2020
POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE- THIS COULD LEAD TO A WRECK CAUSING DEATH. VERY UNSAFE WITH HOW QUICKLY THIS APPEARS. GOING 60- 70 MPH DOWN A CURVY HIGHWAY AND THIS KICKS ON LOSING THE ABILITY TO STEER YOUR VEHICLE! ALL IT DOES IS DING AND A MESSAGE APPEARS TELLING YOU THAT THERE WAS POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE!!! ONLY HAVE ESTIMATES TO FIX THIS SO FAR AND LOOKING AT $3000. HAD IT TOWED BACK HOME FROM ANOTHER TOWN WHICH WAS $100.
STEERING Oct 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, THE SERVICE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (EPAS) SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND UNPLUGGED THE BATTERY FOR THE COMPUTER SYSTEM TO RESET HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. MTN VIEW FORD (301 E 20TH ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37408, (423) 756-1331) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE STEERING COLUMN, AND RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 23, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD THE ISSUE WITH THE DRIVER AND PASSANGER SIDE BLIND DOOR ACTUATOR DOOR MOTORS. THESE WERE HEATER MOTORS THAT WOULD BLOW AIR SO HOT THAT IT WOULD MELT THE CONSOLE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE WHERE THE VENTS WERE LOCATED.THE CONTACT WENT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED A MOTOR. THE ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN AND MOTOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. A DEALER RON NORRIS FORD (3000 CHENEY HWY, TITUSVILLE, FL 32780 (321) 267-2112) ACKNOWLEDGED THE ISSUE AND QUOTED A REPAIR COST OF OVER $2,000. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AGAIN.THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
ENGINE Oct 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE TURNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT THEN ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIVERTOWN FORD (1680 WHITTLESEY RD, COLUMBUS, GA 31904) AND DIAGNOSED AND TEST DRIVEN HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.
STEERING Oct 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE TURNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT THEN ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIVERTOWN FORD (1680 WHITTLESEY RD, COLUMBUS, GA 31904) AND DIAGNOSED AND TEST DRIVEN HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.
ENGINE Aug 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE ENGINE WAS SHAKING AND SMOKE WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT HAD SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE TO EXTINGUISHED THE SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TWO OTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Fire
STEERING Aug 10, 2020
THE VEHICLE STEERING SEIZED UP AND THE VEHICLE BECOMES UNSAFE
ENGINE Jul 21, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT VEERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE INTERIOR FILLED UP WITH SMOKE, THE CONTACT MANAGED TO GET OUT THE VEHICLE WHERE IN A FEW MOMENTS THE VEHICLE WENT UP IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WAS MADE. PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE WAS CONTACTED, CAME OUT AND DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. NO DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 142,000.
Fire
STEERING Mar 2, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PUSH TO START BUTTON WAS ACTIVATED, THE POWER STEERING FUNCTION WAS INOPERABLE WITH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN AUDIBLE CHIME WAS ALSO HEARD. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. MIKE BURKART FORD LOCATED AT (3110 COUNTY HWY PP, PLYMOUTH, WI 53073, (920)893-6961), WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.
STEERING Jan 17, 2020
FOLLOWING A WARM START, POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WHEN LEAVING A PARALLEL PARKING SPACE AT RELAXED SPEED. "POWER STEERING FAULT" WAS DISPLAYED ON THE DASH. THE VEHICLE REQUIRES INCREDIBLE EFFORT TO MANEUVER AT THIS POINT. TURNING THE VEHICLE IS EXHAUSTING WORK AND IT IS FORTUNATE THIS DID NOT HAPPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ALL FUSES ARE INTACT--THERE IS NO APPARENT REASON FOR THIS TO OCCUR.
STEERING Dec 2, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AT A SLOW SPEED, THE POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING. THERE WAS A FAULT INDICATION ON THE DASH BOARD. FORTUNATELY I WAS ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET DRIVING AT LESS THEN 10 MILES PER HOUR. THE CAR WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER WITH THE THE POWER STEERING FAULT. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO COME TO A SAFE STOP. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT. THE FAULT CLEARED AND THE POWER STEERING WAS FUNCTIONING AGAIN. I TOOK MY CAR INTO MY MECHANIC FOR INVESTIGATION IMMEDIATELY. THIS 2010 FORD TAURUS SHO HAS ONLY 105000 MILES ON IT. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE HAD IT HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEEDS OR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I SEE THAT THE 2011-2014 FORD TAURUS' HAD A RECALL FOR THIS SAME POWER STEERING ISSUE.
SUSPENSION Oct 27, 2019
THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR BUSHING HAS WORN OUT. THE CAR HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT. I DON'T THINK IT SHOULD WEAR OUT WITH THAT FEW MILES ON IT.
STEERING Oct 22, 2019
POWER STEERING WENT OUT IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE OTHER FORD'S THAT WAS RECALLED CAN'T UNDER STAND WHY MINE 2010 WASN'T RECALLED BUT IF I HAVE A WRECK I'M SUING FORD IN THE NHTSA I PROMISE.
STEERING Sep 4, 2019
ON A ROAD TRIP, WE STOPPED AT A REST STOP. WHEN WE WENT BACK TO THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT, WITHIN SECONDS THE POWER STEERING FAULT ALERT WAS PRESENTED, AND POWER STEERING WAS GONE. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE AROUND THE PARKING LOT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND WE REALIZED WE COULD NOT MAKE THE 80 MILE DRIVE HOME. THIS RESULTED IN A $500 TOW THAT WHEN WE DROPPED THE CAR THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING FINE AND THE ALERT WAS GONE. A PROBLEMATIC RACK HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY A TRUSTED MECHANIC WITH AN EXPECTED BILL OF OVER $2000 FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED. SEEMS EXACTLY LIKE THE RECALL FOR THE 2011-2013 MODELS AND CLEAR NEGLIGENCE ON FORD'S PART AND NHTSA FOR NOT INCLUDING ALL MODELS WITH THIS PROBLEMATIC PART.
STEERING Aug 25, 2019
ON AUGUST 21, 2019 I STARTED MY 2010 FORD TAURUS SHO AND PROCEEDED TO PULL OUT INTO THE STREET AND FOUND THAT I WAS UNABLE TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTED VEHICLE TO FIND THAT AN ALARM OR BEEPING SOUNDED AND ON THE CLUSTER MESSAGE BOARD A FAULT READ "POWER ASSIST STEERING FAULT" AND WAS AGAIN BARELY WITH BOTH HANDS FORCEFULLY ABLE TURN STEERING WHEEL EITHER WAY LEFT TO RIGHT. I WAS ONLY TWO BLOCKS LUCKILY FROM MY HOME AND MAN HANDLED THE STEERING TO MY GARAGE. AFTER A QUICK SEARCH I SEE THAT FORD ALONG WITH THE NHTSA FAILED TO INCLUDE FORD MODELS FROM 2008-2010 IN A RECALL FOR FAILING ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLIES THAT WAS ISSUED FOR 2011 AND UP MODELS. THESE PRE 2011 MODELS CONTAIN THE SAME EXACT PARTS AS WHAT IS IN THIS RECALL. THE PARTS COST IS NEARLY $1100 AND UPWARDS OF $1000 FOR LABOR. THIS NEGLIGENCE BY BOTH PARTIES HAS RAISED THE INJURY OR DEATH FACTOR TEN FOLD FOR EVERY ECOBOOST OWNER ALONG WITH THE ENTIRE POPULATION AS THESE CARS ARE GETTING OLDER OUT ON OUR STREETS. IF THIS FAULT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED THE PREVIOUS DAY AS I TRAVELED FOR OVER 3 HOURS ON THE INTERSTATE OR MAKING MY WAY AROUND A CURVE OR ANY TURN I MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TYPE THIS COMPLAINT. JUST GOOGLE THIS DEFECT AND TO NO SURPRISE I'M NOT THE ONLY VICTIM OF THIS KNOWN PROBLEM. MANY HAVE HAD ACCIDENTS RELATED TO THIS SUDDEN PART FAILURE OR NEAR MISSED. MANY VICTIMS HAVE TRIED TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE WITH FORD AND THE NHTSA TO RECEIVE NO ASSISTANCE REGARDING THIS ISSUE. WHY IS THAT. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT GOING TO DISAPPEAR BUT ONLY GET WORSE AS THE CONTROL MODULE MOUNTED ON THE RACK AND PINION IS SUBJECTED TO EXTREME HEAT FROM THE TURBOS AND CATALYTIC CONVERTERS THAT WAS ENGINEERED DUE TO A LACK OF SPACE INSIDE THE ENGINE BAY AREA AND WERE MOUNTED WITH IN 3 INCHES AWAY FROM THIS ELECTRONIC RACK AND PINION COMPONENT. HELP!!!
STEERING Aug 17, 2019
POWER STEERING GAVE OUT SAME PROBLEMS AS OTHER MODELS FORD HAD RECALL ON