2002 Ford Taurus steering problems
18 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2002 Ford Taurus, which is 1% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Belted female occupant felt her vehicle pull to the right. As a result she struck a light pole head on. Airbags did not deploy. Serious injuries.
When brakes are applied the front end and steering wheel shake. Replaced rotors and brake pads and front end alignment. One month later front end and steering wheel shake when brakes are applied. Replaced parts again, at least 7 times in the past year and a half.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford Taurus
- Suspension 1,090 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 104 complaints
- Cruise control 77 complaints
- Engine 54 complaints
- Body & structure 54 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Brakes 48 complaints
- Electrical system 42 complaints