2000 Ford Taurus steering problems
29 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2000 Ford Taurus, which is 2% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer was traveling on highway and vehicle stalled without prior warning. Had to avoid a truck and went into a ditch. Dealership replaced iac valve) twice. On february 17 a mass air flow sensor was replaced. Also, processor computer chip replaced, and steering wheel locked up. Vehicle had earlier problems tha were still existing.
Dt: contact stated while driving she went to make a right turn and the vehicle made a horrid noise. The vehicle did not steer to the right. She drove the vehicle home. Her husband checked the vehicle and found there was no power steering fluid in the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic. They checked the vehicle and determined the rack and pinion steering failed. Repairs will be made at contact's expense.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Ford Taurus
- Suspension 483 complaints
- Brakes 120 complaints
- Engine 109 complaints
- Lighting 98 complaints
- Air bags 90 complaints
- Cruise control 90 complaints
- Transmission 78 complaints
- Fuel system 70 complaints