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1992 FORD TAURUS Steering Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 1992 FORD TAURUS

10 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

10
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#10226384 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD TAURUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR MOUNTING ATTACHMENT FOR THE ENGINE CRADLE DETERIORATED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY ROAD SALT, DEBRIS, AND OTHER NATURAL MATERIALS. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE MAJOR SAFETY HAZARDS. IF THE ENGINE CRADLE IS NOT SUPPORTED, A LOSS OF STEERING AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR. HE WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER PROVIDED HIM WITH A REASSEMBLY KIT, AS IF THE FAILURE WERE COMMON. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000. UPDATED 5/19/08 *CN
#10159464 |
1992 TAURUS STEERING PROBLEM. *TS
#8010013 |
CONSUMER STATES WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THERE WAS A NOISE, IN WHICH THE SUBFRAME HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, AND BECAUSE THE SUBFRAME MOUNT FAILED, IT CAUSED THE STEERING TO GO OUT, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *SCC
#8002608 |
WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT THERE IS A CRANKING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING. DRIVER FEELS THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#836395 | Crash
WAS LEAVING FROM THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE WATER BOTTLE FELL AND CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PICK IT UP, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL/ WENT OFF THE ROAD,RESULTING IN A CRASH. DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND THE RESIDUE FROM THE AIRBAG DID SOMETHING TO CONSUMER'S FACE AND LEFT A 7 INCH SCAR. CONSUMER ALSO SUFFERED A WHIPLASH, AND LOST 15 POUNDS. *AK
#832595 |
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS CORROSION WITHIN THE STEERING, AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO STEER WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD OR MAKING A SLIGHT TURN. *AK *ML
#519334 |
STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.
#516557 |
STEERING WILL NOT TURN PAST A CERTAIN POINT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE ON CURVED ROADS.
#976193 |
WHILE DRIVING, LOST ENGINE POWER; DIFFICULT STEERING/BRAKING; LOW SPEED; WIRE THAT SUPPLIES POWER TO EEC/FUEL PUMP BROKE. TT
#962765 |
NOISE IN VEHICLE UNCERTAIN IF ITS THE STEERING OR TRANSMISSION. TT

Other 1992 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 152 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 74 complaints Structureframe And Members 61 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 53 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 41 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 32 complaints Electrical Systemignition 27 complaints Unknown Or Other 22 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 20 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 19 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 17 complaints Air Bags 15 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 15 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 15 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 13 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 12 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 12 complaints Tires 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 10 complaints Suspensionfront 10 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 9 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 9 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 9 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 8 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 7 complaints Steeringlinkages 7 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Electrical System 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Tirestreadbelt 5 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 3 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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