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NHTSA — Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Ford Taurus steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Ford Taurus Owner Comments

problem #5

Aug 022001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This problem is with Taurus, Sable & Windstar, it can not be repaired...now what? no safety defect listed. Tsb 98-9-4 was issued regarding this problem, the corrective action being to replaced the front end accessory drive belt.

- Indio, CA, USA

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problem #4

Jun 252001

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
While vehicle is being driven an unusual noise occurs. Shortly after, steering wheel locks up, causing loss of control. Cause unknown.

- West Mifflin, PA, USA

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problem #3

Jun 101999

Taurus

  • miles
On the ball joint part, the mechanic told us that our sterring wheel could have locked up and we would have been unable to steer in traffic.

- Teague, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jun 111997

Taurus

  • miles
Steering wheel shimmies.

- Auburn, NY, USA

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problem #1

May 061997

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving steering went out totally, wheels turned freely, bolt came out of steering column, dealer replaced bolt.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

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