1997 Ford Taurus Steering Problems
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 1997 Ford Taurus, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 90,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (12% of reports).
- 59steering complaints
- 90,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 20%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 7 of 59 complaints (12%)
- Steering column: mentioned in 6 of 59 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 59 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford Taurus steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Taurus | 1 | 2% | 155,498 |
| 2017 Taurus | 3 | 7% | 119,000 |
| 2016 Taurus | 9 | 11% | 28,300 |
| 2015 Taurus | 50 | 18% | 60,450 |
| 2014 Taurus | 64 | 28% | 77,000 |
| 2013 Taurus | 295 | 50% | 95,000 |
| 2012 Taurus | 17 | 22% | 96,500 |
| 2011 Taurus | 25 | 13% | 99,700 |
| 2010 Taurus | 41 | 20% | 102,500 |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% | 101,000 |
| 2008 Taurus | 35 | 20% | 46,500 |
| 2007 Taurus | 5 | 3% | 143,500 |
| 2006 Taurus | 5 | 2% | 106,000 |
| 2005 Taurus | 7 | 1% | 97,025 |
| 2004 Taurus | 13 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2003 Taurus | 12 | 1% | 87,500 |
| 2002 Taurus | 18 | 1% | 86,000 |
| 2001 Taurus | 20 | 2% | 42,850 |
| 2000 Taurus | 29 | 2% | 68,500 |
| 1999 Taurus | 106 | 12% | 57,800 |
| 1998 Taurus | 40 | 7% | 56,500 |
| 1997 Taurus | 59 | 8% | 90,000 |
| 1996 Taurus | 101 | 12% | 106,000 |
| 1995 Taurus | 39 | 3% | 128,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 1997 Ford Taurus. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford taurus. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the a frame sheared off and landed on top of the steering box, causing steering loss. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was told that the a frame was completely…
I purchased my 1997 ford taurus in february 2010, and shortly after experienced my odometer stopping and my power steering stopping at the same time. It usually happens if i drive the car longer than 30 minutes, or if i sit at a stop light to long. It also seems to happen at speeds of 40 mph or…
Vehicle makes popping noise when turning left or right. Sounds as though the noise is generated from tie rods or rack n pinion problem, which have already been replaced/repaired on vehicle. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 Ford Tauruss have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about steering for the 1997 Ford Taurus (8% of the 770 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Taurus steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 90,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 1997 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 7 of 59 complaints, followed by “steering column” (6).
Other 1997 Ford Taurus problems
See all 1997 Ford Taurus problems or steering problems across all Taurus years.