1990 Ford Taurus steering problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1990 Ford Taurus — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
51
Steering complaints
13%
share of all complaints
—
median reported incident mileage
2 / 5
crash / fire reports
What owners report
“While driving 10 mph sub frame bolts snapped. As a result, steering failed. A recall was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak”
filed Jun 1, 2004
“Consumer stated that the engine components fell onto the steering mechanism, making it very hard to steer. The vehicle had to be towed. *ak”
filed Oct 29, 2003
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 1990 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.