1999 Ford Taurus Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 106about this part
- Share
- 12%of 874 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,506miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 106 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Ford Taurus, 12% of the 874 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,506 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am having trouble with my steering wheel it shakes over 45 MPH and I have called they place were I bought it and my warranty ran out so I have to figure out how to get it fixed then I see there is a recall n my type of car I want it replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10395656, filed 2011-04, 150,000 miles“I bought this 1999 Ford Taurus in 2011. I had to have the power steering rack replaced due to it leaking. Once this got replaced the car began to idle really really bad when the AC or heater was turned on, this would also sometimes occur just sitting at a light with nothing on. It would also happen in reverse sometimes stalling the car. I have put over 2000 into the car to try and figure it out. I came across the 2005 Ford freestyle that is having the same issue that is being investigated know. …”
NHTSA complaint #10453384, filed 2012-03, 86,000 miles“1999 Ford Taurus lost power steering, pump and rack needed to be replaced. The car had 36,264 miles, warrenty was up at 36,000. We thought this was a safety issue, contacted Ford and they were not overly concerned. We also thought they should reimburse some of the $1400 cost to replace the parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10011024, filed 2003-03, 36,238 miles“I lost the power steering on my 1999 Ford Taurus station wagon. When it stopped working, I had a very difficult time turning around corners. I had a very difficult time making a left turn into my driveway. I then became afraid to drive it as I did not have the strength to make a turn. I had to have a male friend who is far stronger than me, drive the car to the dealer for repairs. My car only has 41,000 miles on it. This is not a part that should wear out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000773, filed 2003-01, 41,000 miles“The rack and pinion on my 1999 Ford Taurus needs replacing. I think this is too soon under normal city driving. The car is still under the 6 yr.-75,000mi. Warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10058899, filed 2004-02, 59,170 milesSteering: 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 1999 Ford Taurus
180 complaintsVehicle speed control
109 complaintsBrakes
107 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
91 complaintsEngine cooling
81 complaintsSeat belts
60 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
59 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsTires
27 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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