How many steering complaints does the 2014 Ford Taurus have?

NHTSA lists 64 steering complaints for the 2014 Taurus, which is 28% of the 229 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Ford Taurus?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the steering complaints on the 2014 Taurus.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2014 Taurus is 77,000 miles.

Have steering problems caused crashes in the 2014 Taurus?

Yes. NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 1 injury to steering complaints for the 2014 Ford Taurus.

How does the 2014 Taurus compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2014 Taurus has 64 steering complaints (28% share), lower than the 2013 model's 295 complaints (51% share) but higher than the 2015 model's 50 complaints (18% share).

2014 Ford Taurus Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 64 steering complaints for the 2014 Ford Taurus, 28% of all complaints filed for that year. Four crashes and one injury are linked to steering, with a median failure mileage of 77,000. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Steering complaints: 64; 28% of 229
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 77,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the steering wheel suddenly seizing or locking up while driving, sometimes with a message reading "service advanced track" or "steering assist fault" on the dash.
Some drivers describe complete power steering failure with no warning, causing loss of control and contact with curbs or guard rails.
Several complaints describe the steering gear or rack grinding and sticking after tens of thousands of miles, in one case after 85,000 miles.
A few owners noted the problem occurred after restarting the car following a short stop, with steering returning to normal only after cycling the ignition.
Some incidents happened at highway speeds, including one where the car swerved and hit a road divider while a slippery-road warning showed on the dash.

When 2014 Ford Taurus steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 11, 2014, latest May 6, 2026.

64 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to May 2026; peak Mar 2020 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Ford Taurus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Taurus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201041 (20%)
201125 (13%)
201217 (22%)
2013295 (51%)
201464 (28%)
201550 (18%)
20169 (11%)
20173 (7%)
20181 (2%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Ford Taurus have?: NHTSA lists 64 steering complaints for the 2014 Taurus, which is 28% of the 229 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Ford Taurus?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the steering complaints on the 2014 Taurus.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2014 Taurus is 77,000 miles.
Have steering problems caused crashes in the 2014 Taurus?: Yes. NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 1 injury to steering complaints for the 2014 Ford Taurus.
How does the 2014 Taurus compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2014 Taurus has 64 steering complaints (28% share), lower than the 2013 model's 295 complaints (51% share) but higher than the 2015 model's 50 complaints (18% share).