2012 Ford Taurus Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 17 steering complaints for the 2012 Ford Taurus, 22% of that year's 79 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 96,500 miles. A related recall, campaign 15V340000, covers the power steering control module on 2011-2012 Taurus models.
- Steering complaints
- 17
- 22% of 79
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 96,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering suddenly becomes very difficult or impossible to turn while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with a power steering system failure message.
- Power steering assist cuts out intermittently, often at startup, accompanied by a power steering assist fault or service tire mobility kit message.
- Steering tightens up unexpectedly during low-speed maneuvers like parking or turning at an intersection, sometimes with stability track warnings.
- Some owners report the steering fault recurs after a dealer performs an alignment or after a prior recall repair.
- A few owners say dealers could not confirm their VIN was included in recall 15V340000 despite experiencing the same steering failure.
When 2012 Ford Taurus steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 2, 2014, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2012 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 2012 Ford Taurus have?
- NHTSA records 17 steering complaints for the 2012 Taurus, which is 22% of the 79 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Ford Taurus?
- Yes. Recall campaign 15V340000, reported June 2, 2015, covers the Power Steering Control Module on 2011-2012 Ford Taurus vehicles, among other Ford and Lincoln models.
- At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2012 Taurus?
- The median mileage at failure among steering complaints for the 2012 Taurus is 96,500 miles.
- Did the steering problems cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data links 1 crash to steering complaints on the 2012 Taurus, with no reported fires or injuries.
- How does the 2012 Taurus compare to other years for steering complaints?
- The 2012 Taurus had 17 steering complaints (22% share), lower in raw count than 2013's 295 complaints (51% share) but similar in share to 2010's 41 complaints (20% share).