1999 FORD TAURUS Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump Problems

14 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump Issues in the 1999 FORD TAURUS

14 steeringhydraulic power assistpump complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump Complaints

#10134093 | August 24, 2005

ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, I HEARD NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT OF MY 1999 FORD TAURUS AS I TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT. AS I LEFT THE PARKING LOT, THE STEERING SEEMED "STIFF" AND ON HARD TURNS THERE WAS NOISE. AS A RESULT, I TOOK MY CAR IMMEDIATELY TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. THE ATTENDANT LOOKED AT THE STEERING FLUID AND FOUND IT TO BE "DIRTY" AND LOW. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT WE TRY CHANGING THE FLUID TO DETERMINE IF THAT WOULD RESOLVE THE PROBLEM WITHOUT COSTLY DIAGNOSTICS. BY THE TIME I ARRIVED HOME (APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES) THE STEERING ONCE AGAIN WAS NOISY AND "STIFF". SINCE I WAS TO BE OUT OF TOWN UNTIL WEDNESDAY, I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING (WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24). THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND POWER STEERING FLUID PUMP WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF...

#10112260 | February 28, 2005

UNDER 40,000 MILES ON MY 1999 FORD TAURUS AND IT HAS A POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE WHICH CAUSES NO POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING, EVEN AFTER REFILLING UNIT WITH FLUID. LOUD WHINE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT DOES NOT ABATE WITH FLUID REFILL. PROBLEM CAME ON SUDDENLY AND WIFE HAD DIFFICULT TIME DRIVING HOME WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR. UNIT DOES NOW SEEM TO HOLD FLUID, BUT FLUID POURING OUT THE TOP OF CAP IS EVIDENT, AND WHINE IS STILL PRESENT.*AK

#10067678 | April 22, 2004

MY 1999 FORD TAURUS POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR STEERING RACK FAILED, CAUSING ME TO HAVE EXTREME DIFFICULTY TO DRIVE THE CAR.*AK

#10065051 | March 26, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND IT BECAME HARD TO STEER. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME AND CALLED A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES SINCE OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

#10051564 | January 3, 2004

POWER STEERING PUMP SEAL HAD DRASTIC LEAK. THIS CAUSED THE FLUID TO LEAK OUT AND DRAMATICALLY INCREASE THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO STEAR THE VEHICLE. SUCH DIFFICULTY IN STEARING COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH.*AK

#10040423 | September 23, 2003

POWER STEERING SQUEAKS AND MAKES NOISES WHEN TURNING CORNERS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT POWER STEERING PUMP WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY.*AK CONSUMER NOTED THEY WOULDN'T REPAIR THE PUMP AT FIRST, BUT AFTER A FEW PHONE CALLS, THEY REPLACED IT. IT STARTED TO RUN FINE AFTERWARDS. *PH

#8010310 | May 22, 2002

POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING. DEALER IS INSPECTING VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

#758541 | February 25, 2002

FAILURE OF RACK AND PINION BEGAN 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO FINAL FAILURE. FLUID FILLED BOOT NOT LEAKING OUT BUT EMPTYING PUMP UNTIL FINAL FAILURE WHEN BOOT FINALLY LEAKED FLUID WHILE DRIVING. WAS MECHANIC CHECKED DURING FAILING PERIOD WITH NO INDICATION OF LEAKING FLUID OR CAUSE THEREOF.

#8003773 | February 8, 2002

DEALER UNABLE TO LOCATE A LEAK IN POWER STEERING PUMP. *AK FLUID WAS LEAKING IN TO THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION UNIT, FILLING BOOTS ON RACK. *JB

#8003781 | February 8, 2002

RACK AND PINION STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE/EXCESSIVE WEAR. REPAIRS BEING MADE AT DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING FLUID INTO BOOTS, CAUSING RACK AND PINION TO FAIL. *JB

#6900635 | December 10, 2001

POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKING FLUID. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

#749476 | August 1, 2001

WHEN I STARTED TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY I NOTICED THAT IT WAS HARD TO TURN. SO THEN I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID IT WAS EMPTY SO I FILLED IT UP AND IT LEAKED OUT AS FAST AS I COULD PUT IT IN. WHEN I HAD AN ESTIMATE DONE THEY SAID IT WAS THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK. *AK

#870022 | September 8, 2000

DUE TO DEFECTIVE POWER STEERING PUMP, WHILE DRIVING STEERING WOULD LOCK UP, AND WOULD HAVE NO STEERING ABILITY AT ALL. TOW TRUCK HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD INTO THE TUNNEL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

#864963 | July 7, 2000

DRIVING ON LOCAL ROAD VEHICLE LOST POWER TO THE STEERING. CONTACTED DEALER NOW FOR THE 9TH TIME THEY REBUILT THE POWER STEERING PUMP. IT BROKE AFTER 3 DAYS. IT IS BACK AT THE DEALER.*AK

Other 1999 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 127 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 92 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 71 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 49 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 29 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 23 complaints Electrical System 22 complaints Suspension 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 20 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 17 complaints Seat Belts 16 complaints Steering 16 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 15 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 15 complaints Power Train 14 complaints Suspensionfront 14 complaints Tires 14 complaints Air Bags 13 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 13 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 11 complaints Tirestreadbelt 11 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 10 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 10 complaints Unknown Or Other 10 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 8 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 7 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 7 complaints Suspensionrear 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Interior Lighting 6 complaints Structure 6 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Service Brakes 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Fuel System Other 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 4 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 3 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tiresmarkings 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint

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