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Ford Taurus 1987 Steering Problems

22 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 1987 Ford Taurus - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage22 complaints

22 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

86V144000Reported October 28, 1986 - 4,714 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on October 28, 1986. The campaign covers an estimated 4,714 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System76Engine42Vehicle Structure34Power Train29Seat Belts23Fuel and Propulsion System22
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.