2013 Ford Taurus

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/31/2020· STEERING

  WHILE LEAVING A PARKING LOT, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON MY FORD TAURUS STOPPED WORKING. I WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN SHARP ENOUGH TO STAY IN THE INTENDED FIRST LANE OF TRAFFIC AND WENT DEEP INTO THE SECOND AND ALMOST THIRD LANE. LUCKILY THE PERSON IN THE CENTER LANE WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE LEFT TO AVOID A COLLISION. THERE IS A RECALL THAT DESCRIBE THIS AS (15V340000 OR FORD 15S18) BUT FORD SAYS IT DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE THOUGH THE DESCRIPTION IS IDENTICAL TO WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. I BELIEVE THAT THE PROBLEM THIS RECALL DESCRIBES IS NOT LIMITED TO THE SCOPE OF VEHICLES FORD CLAIMS AS PROBLEMATIC.

• 12/30/2019· STEERING

  STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN COLD WEATHER. VEHICLE WAS ALLOWED TO WARM UP FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES BEFORE BEING DRIVEN ON CITY STREETS AS WELL AS HIGHWAY. ALL FORMS OF TURNING THE WHEEL (EITHER TURNING ONTO A DIFFERENT STREET IN THE CITY OR A LANE CHANGE ON THE HIGHWAY) WERE DIFFICULT TO DO DUE TO A LACK OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE ELECTRONIC STEERING ASSIST SYSTEM.

• 12/30/2019· ENGINE

  WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY OVER 60 MPH, ON OCTOBER 18, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 19:30 CALIFORNIA TIME, WRENCH SYMBOL APPEARED, AND I LOST ACCELERATION. THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT, BUT I HAD DIFFICULT TIME TO PULL OVER. DIAGNOSIS SHOWN THAT THROTTLE ACTUATOR A CONTROL SYSTEM ' STUCK OPEN. ON OCTOBER 19, 2019 AT 13:39 CALIFORNIA TIME, I CALLED FORD AND ASKED THEM TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART AT THE EXPENSE OF THE COMPANY, REGARDLESS OF WARRANTY BECAUSE THIS PART IS SENSITIVE AND RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND SHOULD NOT BE MALFUNCTIONING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. FORD REPRESENTATIVE ASKED ME TO GO TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP AND KEEP THE RECEIPT IN THE HOPE THAT I WILL BE REIMBURSED IN THE FUTURE IF THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENS WITH OTHERS, SO I DID THAT. ON OCTOBER 25 AT 08:44 CALIFORNIA TIME, I CALLED AGAIN FORD COMPANY AND ASKED THEM TO DELIVER MY MESSAGE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN ORDER TO TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. FORD REPRESENTATIVE REPEATED WHAT WAS PREVIOUSLY SAID AND GAVE ME A CASE NUMBER: CAS/24590915. SO FAR, THERE IS NO RESPONSE. I FOUND, THROUGH MY ONLINE BROWSING, THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME THROTTLE BODY PROBLEM. I RESPECTIVELY REQUEST YOU TAKE THIS ISSUE IN YOUR CONSIDERATION BEFORE SOMEONE GET HURT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,900.

• 12/30/2014· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  CAR SPONTANEOUSLY STOPPED RUNNING. THE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY WENT DARK, THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS TURNED OFF AND THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE TRAVELING A CITY STREET AT 25 MPH. THE CAR COASTED TO A STOP AND IT TOOK ABOUT A MINUTE TO RESTART IT. *TR UPDATED 2/11/16*JS

• 12/29/2022· STEERING

  During 2 hour highway drive, steering became very loose and fluid while driving at night on highway. Constant adjustments and monitoring required to keep the car in the lane. Nearly home or would have had car towed. Extremely dangerous driving. Started car next day. Warning dash lights and sounds appeared and car was without any power steering. Internet research identified a recall 15V340000 covering cars produced in Chicago until 02/28/2012. VIN number of car shows car was produced in Chicago on 05/26/2012. Call to dealer confirmed recall information. Dealer indicated repair would be 3 to 4 thousand dollars. Local mechanic said it would be 2 to 3 thousand. Part ordered from ford on 10/15/2022 arrived on 12/28/2022.

• 12/28/2017· STEERING

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAULT WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THERE WAS A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER IN EITHER DIRECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED BY A DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

• 12/26/2016· STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

  WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE, I LOST THE POWER STEERING AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, A RED WARNING MESSAGE TO SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW CAME ON, AT THE SAME TIME TURN SIGNAL WOULD NOT WORK AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT CAME. SINCE IT WAS THE WEEKEND AND I WAS DRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS I STILL DROVE THE CAR HOME. I NOW HAVE THE CAR AT DEALERSHIP, AND BEING TOLD NO RECALL ON THIS CAR. BUT THERE IS A RECALL ON OTHERS FOR SAME ISSUE. I DON'T HAVE THE COST YET BUT TRIED TO CALL FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY ARE CLOSE FOR THE HOLIDAY. WAIT TO SEE WHAT'S NEXT. MILEAGE ON THE CAR WAS 60,070. *TR

• 12/25/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash

  Purchased vehicle on 10/06/2022. Within a week noticed surging and /or loss of power. I also smelled buring of some sort. Contacted the dealership and tried to make arrangements for car to be diagnosed and repaired. Codes began to show on the dash. When I took it to be read it showed throttle issues. On 10/18/2022 I was at a complete stop at a stop sign. When I released the brake and touched the gas the car unexpectedly sured at high speed on its own. My vehicle hit another vehicle causing major damage to both cars. It was extremely terrifying having my car take off at a high rate of speed without me in control. This now has caused tremendous hardship financially, Emotionally and I now have legal issues due to this accident that was no fault of my own.

• 12/22/2025· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact's mother owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, several unknown warning lights illuminated when turning off the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the dashboard. In addition, the gear shifter had seized in park(P). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had several previous ongoing failures. The contact stated that the failure started shortly after the vehicle was purchased in 2013. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

• 12/22/2016· SEAT BELTS

  THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT HAS SPOOLED ALL THE WAY OUT AND WILL NOT RETRACT ON 2013 FORD TAURUS. NEW PARTS ON THE WAY, BUT SHOULDN'T THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY LAST MORE THAN 4-5 YEARS?..UPDATED 01/04/17 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 08/10/2017*JS

• 12/21/2023· STEERING

  The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized. The message "Power Steering Adjustment Fault" was displayed. The contact used physical force to steer the vehicle while driving to her destination. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering functional returned. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving 40-45 MPH with her niece and nephew in the rear seats. The contact stated that she pulled to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that she turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering became functional. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The contact stated that the failure persisted after turning off and restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box had failed, and the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 233,114.

• 12/21/2016· ENGINE

  CAR STALLS AT RED LIGHTS/STOP SIGNS. EVEN WHEN PUT IN PARK AT A STOP. CAR WILL RESTART. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. NO WARNING.

• 12/20/2022· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  The car stalled out on the highway requiring to pull off the road, shut off, and then restart multiple times. The check engine light indicated fuel system pressure is low. There are known complaints of the fuel delivery system failing intermittently in the 2013 Taurus.

• 12/20/2020· STEERING

  I WENT TO GET MY TWO LOWER CONTROL ARMS TO BE REPLACED. AND MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE ON MY RACK AND PINION. SO I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIPS AND THEY SAID THAT WANTED OVER $150 TO EVEN LOOK AT IT AND TELL ME IF IT WOULD THROW ANY CODES. BUT IF YOU JUST DROVE THE CAR YOU CAN TELL SOMETHING IS STILL WRONG WITH IT. I'M SCARED.

• 12/20/2018· SEAT BELTS

  TL* THE CONTACT DRIVES A 2013 FORD TAURUS POLICE INTERCEPTOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT STEEL CABLE SNAPPED IN HALF WHEN THE OFFICER TRIED TO SECURE HIMSELF IN THE VEHICLE BEFORE DRIVING. THE CABLE FLEW UP AFTER BEING SNAPPED IN FROM THE BASE OF THE ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE'S FLOOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,670.

• 12/19/2017· ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  COMPONENT IN FUEL PUMP ELECTRIC MODULE FAILED AND FUEL PUMP FAILED AND BOTH REPLACED. SALINAS VALLEY FORD DID NOT HONOR RECALL NUMBER 16V621000 OR 15V812000 COVERING THESE EQUIPMENT FAILURES. THEY ARE OR SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE RECALL NOTICES SENT IN 2105 AND 2015. DROVE CAR TO PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT AND IT FAILED TO START AT END OF THE DAY.

• 12/18/2017· STEERING

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, A POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT MESSAGE DISPLAYED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. WORLD FORD PENSACOLA (6397 PENSACOLA BLVD, PENSACOLA, FL 32505, (850) 476-9050) INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,768.

• 12/17/2021· TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the "Service Advance Trac" warning message was displayed. The vehicle then lost motive power. The failure occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

• 12/17/2019· STEERING

  ON 12/11 AT 2:30PM POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING 5 MINUTES AFTER STARTING AND TURNING RIGHT ONTO JOHNNIE DODDS (CITY STREET). WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED INDICATING POWER STEERING FAILURE. DROVE SEVERAL MILES, PARKED AND SHUT OFF CAR. RESTARTED ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER AND NO PROBLEMS SINCE. HAVE DRIVEN ABOUT 35 MILES WITH NO PROBLEMS. CONCERNED FOR SAFETY OF SUDDEN STEERING FAILURES IN FUTURE. FORD SERVICE ADVISOR AT JONES FORD INDICATED THAT THEY PROBABLY WOULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG SINCE THEY CAN'T RECREATE THE PROBLEM.

• 12/16/2024· STEERING

  The contact's grandfather owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the power steering assist had failed to operate with the "Power Steering Assist Fault" message displayed. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the contact was provided with the cost for the diagnostic test. The contact declined to pay for a diagnostic test. Upon investigation, the contact discovered and linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

• 12/16/2018· STEERING

  I RECEIVED A POWER STEERING FAULT ON MY 2013 FORD TAURUS. IT WAS UNABLE TO BE MOVED SO I HAD IT TOWED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COMPONENT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A RECALL BUT I WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT MY VIN WASN'T AFFECTED. I NOTICED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE ON FORUMS AND OTHER WEBSITES. THE COST OF THE REPAIR WAS OVER 2K AND AT THAT AMOUNT FORD SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE.

• 12/16/2016· STEERING

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE CURB AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST VOLT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.

• 12/15/2017· STRUCTURE

  AT LEAST THREE (3) TIMES WHEN I HAVE BEEN LOADING MY TRUNK, IV HAD THE TRUNK LID COME DOWN ON ME UNEXPECTEDLY. I WAS IN THE STAPLES PARKING LOT LAST NIGHT AROUND 8:00 PM IN BURLINGTON MA, I WAS LOADED IN MY NEW PRINTER WHICH I HAD BOUGHT AT STAPLES, WHEN SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING THE TRUNK LID LET GO AND CAME DOWN ON ME AND CONKED ME ON THE HEAD HARD. TEMPORARILY AFTER THE DIRECT HEAD HIT, I FELT DIZZY FOR A MINUTE, AND I COULD TASTE BLOOD TEMPORARILY FOR SEVERAL HOURS AFTERWARD. I FEEL OK NOW. THIS ALSO IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MY 2013 FORD TAURUS. I FEEL AS IF THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN LOADING AND UNLOADING THE VEHICLE'S TRUNK. THE LID IS HELD UP BY A STRUT SYSTEM SIMILAR TO THAT OF THE HOOD. THE TRUNK LID HOLD OPEN OFTEN QUITS AFTER IT IS FULLY OPEN AND IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. I FEEL THAT THIS IS DANGEROUS, THERE SHOULD BE AN INVESTIGATION AND A RECALL ON FORD TAURUS TRUNKS. THIS HAS SERIOUS POTENTIAL FOR A CONCUSSION, INTERNAL BLEEDING, SERIOUS INJURY ETC.

• 12/14/2020· SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  RADIO WORKS NO AUDIO SOUND COMING THROUGH SPEAKERS, TRIED SYNC DID NOT WORK.

• 12/14/2018· AIR BAGS

  AIR BAD LIGHT COME ON IN THE DASHER ALL THE TIME

• 12/14/2016· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  CAR STALLED TRAVELING 75 MPH DOWN A BUSY INTERSTATE. INITIALLY FELT LIKE A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. AFTER GETTING THE CAR OFF THE ROAD IT CONTINUED TO RUN WITH A SPUTTER. IT WOULD NOT DRIVE WITHOUT DYING. CAR WAS TOWED TO NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A REPAIR. POST INSPECTION THE 2013 TAURUS WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL NUMBER 16V621000. PARTS WERE INEXPENSIVE, LABOR WAS NOT.

• 12/13/2019· STEERING

  THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WILL SUDDENLY GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DASH SHOWS A POWER STEERING FAULT CODE. TO CLEAR THE ISSUE, THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE PUT INTO PARK, IGNITION TURNED OFF AND BACK ON. TENDS TO HAPPEN MOST OFTEN WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE (NOT SURE WHY) AND TYPICALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR MONTHS AND I HAVE NOT SEEN A RECALL ON MY PARTICULAR VIN ALTHOUGH THERE ARE REPORTS OF THE SAME MAKE/MODEL HAVING THE ISSUE.

• 12/12/2023· ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION

  My ford's water pump broken first time in 2020 since and then now i'm on my 5th time to change this water pump and the mechanicians were unable to explain what happened exactly. now the water pump broken and need replacement again.

• 12/12/2020· STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I TOOK MY CAR TO A LOCAL SHOP FOR LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THE SHOP MANAGER CALLED AND TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY CAR. SO I TRIED TO CONTACT 2 DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIPS. NEITHER ONE WANTS TO EVEN LOOK AT IT. THE DEALERSHIPS WANTED OVER $150 TO LOOK AT THE RECALL ISSUE. I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE STEERING. THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. MY CAR IS A 2013 AND HAS AROUND 143,000 MILES ON IT.

• 12/12/2019· STEERING

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT'S GIRLFRIEND STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE POWER ASSIST FAILURE WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING), WHICH HE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GOSCH FORD TEMECULA (26895 YNEZ RD, TEMECULA, CA 92591, (951) 708-9148) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED.*BF CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WENT THROUGH A STOP LIGHT, WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AND HAD LOCKED UP.*JB

• 12/12/2018· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  I WENT TO MALL CAME OUT AND CAR WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO WEBB FORD NEXT DAY AND MECHANIC SAID FUEL PUMP ELECTRIC MODULE (PEM) OVERHEATED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO FUEL PUMP. 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. COST TO FIX WAS 400.00.

• 12/12/2016· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE ISSUE RECURRED. THE CAR IS NOW GETTING A NEW FUEL PUMP MODULE. THIS IS THE EXACT NATURE OF THE MOST RECENT RECALL INVOLVING THIS CAR. OWNER STATES THEY ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THEY HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FORD. THEY SAY THE MORE PEOPLE WHO COMPLAIN THE MORE PEOPLE WITH THIS ISSUE, THE RECALL MAYBE EXPANDED. MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

• 12/11/2019· STEERING

  2013 TAURUS W/ 82,000 MI -IN MY DRIVEWAY, I TURNED ON CAR, GOT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST LIGHT, AND NO STEERING CONTROL - DOESN'T TURN EITHER WAY. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM ON THE 2013 TAURUS, BUT NOT ON MY VIN. I CALLED FORD 1-866-436-7332, WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER AND TOLD TO HOLD ON TO REPAIR RECEIPTS IN THE CASE A NEW RECALL IS ISSUED AND MY VIN IS INCLUDED. I'M NOT VERY HOPEFUL I WILL EVER GET REIMBURSED. I HAVEN'T REPAIRED IT YET, BUT WILL HAVE TO SINCE I NEED MY CAR. I'M TERRIFIED OF THE COST TO REPAIR.

• 12/09/2021· STEERINGCrash

  The power steering assist and traction control have failed. The vehicle is available for inspection at any time. The safety of myself and passengers as well as other drivers on the road were affected by the failure to properly control the vehicle due to the power steering assist and traction control failing. The problem has been reported, reproduced and confirmed by Ford Motor Company. Ford is refusing to diagnose or remedy the failure with the excuse that the recall 15s18 (NHTSA Campaign: 15v340000) is VIN-specific even though Ford’s website states: “ Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine.” The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer but they are demanding $150 JUST to diagnose the issue. If it is as simple as reprogramming the vehicle’s software, they said it would cost another $150 to do so. Warning lamp and message about the power steering assist failing occurred right before the hardware malfunction/failure which was on December 2nd 2021 with 106,200 miles on the vehicle. Somehow the VIN for my vehicle wasn’t included in the initial recall by Ford EVEN THOUGH it meets all the specifications of the make/model of the vehicles AS WELL AS the date range and factory location of manufacture of the vehicles included in this recall, Ford has refused to fix their defect.

• 12/09/2020· STEERING

  THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING ME TO ALMOST HAVE AN ACCIDENT.

• 12/09/2016· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A STRONG HESITATION WHEN APPROACHING A STOP OR WHILE MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF DARK GRAY SMOKE FROM THE TAILPIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIME FRAME AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE SUPPLIED TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 12/08/2021· STEERING

  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

• 12/07/2019· STEERING

  CAR WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY..I STARTED THE CAR TO PICK UP GROCERIES, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THERES NO POWER STEERING, HAVING CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. WAS INFORMED MY CAR CANNOT BE SERVICED UNTIL DEC 19 2019.

• 12/05/2022· STEERING

  The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, there was play in the steering wheel. Additionally, the steering wheel emitted abnormal grinding sounds and became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the failure persisted. The contact was able to continue driving at slower speeds. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the repair could not be covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

• 12/04/2023· STEERING

  The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while attempting to pull out of a parking space, the steering wheel seized. The traction control warning light was illuminated, and the message "Steering Rack Assembly" was displayed. The contact stated that she turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the steering wheel operated as needed. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while attempting to drive or reverse from a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering rack assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

• 12/04/2019· STEERING

  POWER STEERING STOPPED CAN NOT TURN WHEEL.VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON NJ TURNPIKE

• 12/04/2019· STEERING

  TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING

• 12/04/2018· POWER TRAIN

  DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND SHUDDERS. SLOWS DRAMATICALLY. WRENCH INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON. IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE NOW, LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC AND TURN VEHICLE OFF. AFTER A FEW MOMENTS IT WILL START AND THE LIGHT IS OFF. BOTH TIMES SPEED WAS 50-60 MPH. WIFE IS NOW SCARED TO DRIVE IT. IT HAS 52,000 MILES.

• 12/03/2018· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE THE LICENSE PLATE BULBS WERE NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BULBS TO PASS THE INSPECTION; HOWEVER, THE BULBS HAD AN INTERNAL SHORT AND THE VEHICLE FAILED THE INSPECTION AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14S08 REGARDING THE LICENSE PLATE LAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WAS MADE WITH PHIL FITTS FORD & LINCOLN (3250 WILMINGTON RD, NEW CASTLE, PA 16105, (724) 658-3521) FOR DECEMBER 12, 2018. IN ADDITION, THE TOUCH SCREEN BUTTONS FAILED TO FUNCTION, INCLUDING THE CONTROLS FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 12/01/2019· EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE PRESENT A HAZARD AS THEY PROVIDE LITTLE TO NO PERIPHERAL LIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE EQUIPPED WITH ONLY ONE BULB PER SIDE WHICH PROVIDES LIGHT STRAIGHT AHEAD BUT VERY LITTLE LIGHT TO THE SIDE. THUS WHEN ONE MAKES A TURN ONTO ANOTHER ROAD ONE CANNOT SEE THE ROAD BEING TURNED ON PRIOR TO THE TURN. I AM PUTTING A DATE IN BELOW ONLY BECAUSE IT IS REQUIRED.

• 11/30/2017· STEERING

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. .*BF VIN IS INVALID UPDATED 8/15/18*JB

• 11/29/2023· STEERING

  My car steering locked up. The warning read power steering assist fault check. I called local garage and they stated this was a recall. Only dealers can fix. Called Dorsh Ford in Green Bay and they stated no recall was issued. I need to get this straightened out so I can safely drive my car without it locking up.

• 11/29/2018· ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

• 11/28/2023· STEERING

  The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the message "Power Steering Assist Failure" was displayed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring increasingly, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 188,800.

• 11/28/2018· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (WESTFIELD FORD, 6200 S. LAGRANGE RD, COUNTRYSIDE, IL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MODULE WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.