1991 Ford Taurus Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 76about this part
- Share
- 12%of 649 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 76 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Ford Taurus, 12% of the 649 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My motor mounts, tie rods, and cv boots went bad. The motor mounts and tie rods I feel went out way to soon for any car. This car was given tlc before I had it b/c it was my grandma's. My passenger side door locks are working improperly. They are extremely hard to open with fingers. You have to pull the door handle from the inside usually to get it.”
NHTSA complaint #703778, filed 1999-02“At 53699 miles, transmission would not pull, dealer removed and overhauled transacle and replaced both outer cv boots, 3 months later more problems occurred with the transmission. Air conditioner failed and 4 months later failed again after repair. Popping noise in steering wheel while turning. Strut bushings noisy and tie rods were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #843754, filed 1999-09“While making a right turn at 5 MPH, inner tie rod end fractured at the attachment point of ball joint to tie rod, causing loss of vehicle control and rupture of fuel line resulting in a massive fuel leak. Vehicle was towed to an independent shop and repaired. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #857158, filed 2000-02“Recall 98v323/ subframe bolt corrosion. Consumer received recall letter, took it to dealer, and bolts were replaced.on june 15th, mounting bracket broke, and consumer could not steer vehicle/ lost control. Consumer felt this was a very serious matter. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #890938, filed 2001-06“Air bag light has been illuminating on dash. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noticed wiring harness had short circuited, causing light to illuminate. Also, experienced a problem with total loss of steering power. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #879770, filed 2001-02Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 9 | 10% |
| 2015 | 50 | 18% |
| 2014 | 64 | 28% |
| 2013 | 295 | 50% |
| 2012 | 17 | 22% |
| 2011 | 25 | 13% |
| 2010 | 41 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 35 | 20% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 1% |
| 2002 | 18 | 1% |
| 2001 | 20 | 2% |
| 2000 | 29 | 2% |
| 1999 | 106 | 12% |
| 1998 | 40 | 7% |
| 1997 | 59 | 8% |
| 1996 | 101 | 12% |
| 1995 | 39 | 3% |
| 1994 | 26 | 3% |
| 1993 | 57 | 4% |
| 1992 | 56 | 8% |
| 1991 | 76 | 12% |
| 1990 | 51 | 13% |
| 1989 | 53 | 9% |
| 1988 | 26 | 8% |
| 1987 | 21 | 8% |
| 1986 | 9 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Taurus
260 complaintsEngine cooling
116 complaintsBrakes
74 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsAir bags
55 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsEquipment
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsTires
16 complaintsFuel system
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford Taurus
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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