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SteeringPart report

2009 Ford Taurus X Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
18%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
165,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Ford Taurus X, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 165,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Steering suddenly becomes very difficult like the power steering failed. It intermittently has power assist and the fluid level is good. I was told this a well known problem that is more common in the 2008 model. Diagnosis indicated the rack and pinion and/or gearbox is bad. It's a very dangerous situation when it suddenly cannot be controlled. …”

NHTSA complaint #11103538, filed 2018-06, 269,000 miles

“Suddenly wouldn't turn to the right when stopped, got increasing difficult from stopped position. The faster the vehicle would go the more the steering would loosen up. Makes intersections very dangerous and impossible to maneuver. Pulled shoulder muscle trying to steer out of the intersection.”

NHTSA complaint #10556281, filed 2013-12, 62,000 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009218%
20084227%

Other parts of the 2009 Ford Taurus X

Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Taurus X

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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