2011 Ford Taurus Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 25 steering complaints for the 2011 Ford Taurus, 13% of that year's 187 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 99,700 miles. A related recall (15V340000) covers the Power Steering Control Module, though some owners report their VIN was excluded.
- Steering complaints
- 25
- 13% of 187
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 99,700 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel suddenly seizes or cuts sharply to one side while turning, in one case causing a crash into a parked car.
- Power steering assist cuts out completely while driving, making the wheel very hard or impossible to turn, sometimes preceded by a dashboard chime or 'power steering assist fault' warning.
- Power steering fluid leaks from the system at the same time the steering wheel seizes up.
- Owners report the steering pump or steering gear/rack needed replacement after sudden loss of power assist.
- Some owners with these symptoms say dealers told them their VIN was not covered under recall 15V340000, even though the failure matched the recall description.
- A clicking or whining noise occurs when turning, alongside intermittent loss of power steering.
When 2011 Ford Taurus steering complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 11, 2014, latest Jul 21, 2025.
Steering recalls for the 2011 Ford Taurus
- NHTSA 15V340000Jun 2, 2015Steering393,623 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Steering complaints by Taurus model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2011 Ford Taurus have?
- NHTSA lists 25 steering complaints for the 2011 Ford Taurus, which is 13% of the 187 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2011 Ford Taurus?
- Yes, recall 15V340000 covers the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) on 2011-2012 Ford Taurus vehicles among other models; dealers check for diagnostic trouble codes as the remedy.
- At what mileage do 2011 Taurus steering problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Ford Taurus is 99,700 miles.
- Did the 2011 Taurus steering problem cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2011 Ford Taurus.
- Are all 2011 Taurus steering complaints covered by the recall?
- No, some owners report being told by dealers that their VIN was not included in recall 15V340000 despite experiencing the same steering seizure and fluid leak symptoms.