2013 Ford Taurus steering problems
295 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2013 Ford Taurus — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The power steering system is continually giving Power Steering Assist Failure and Service Advance Trac. The code U3000 was identified by Ford technician. This code is found in a Ford recall 15S18, my VIN is not included in this recall. The power steering quits working while the car is driving. The…”
filed Aug 20, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the electric power steering suddenly failed without prior warning. The steering pulled sharply to the right, but the driver managed to maintain control and steered the vehicle safely into a soft dirt field on the…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a…Campaign 15V340000 · Jun 2, 2015
Steering problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Taurus | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Taurus | 9 | 11% |
| 2015 Taurus | 50 | 18% |
| 2014 Taurus | 64 | 28% |
| 2012 Taurus | 16 | 21% |
| 2011 Taurus | 25 | 13% |
| 2010 Taurus | 41 | 20% |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Taurus | 35 | 20% |
| 2007 Taurus | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 Taurus | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.