1987 Ford Taurus steering problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1987 Ford Taurus — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While making a right turn doing five mph, rack pinion steering broke, causing the power steering fluid to leak out, and consumer lost control. *ak”
filed Mar 29, 1999
“When driving it felt as if there was no power steering, also motor vibrated. Had trouble steering and driving, and rear ended a truck. Front end damage, motor was tilted and still vibrated. Radiator exploded. Dealer not aware of problem. Vehicle totaled. *ak”
filed Feb 2, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Taurus | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Taurus | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 Taurus | 50 | 19% |
| 2014 Taurus | 64 | 28% |
| 2013 Taurus | 293 | 50% |
| 2012 Taurus | 16 | 21% |
| 2011 Taurus | 25 | 13% |
| 2010 Taurus | 41 | 20% |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Taurus | 35 | 20% |
| 2007 Taurus | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.