Component Record

Ford Taurus 2013 Steering Problems

295 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2013 Ford Taurus - 51% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage295 complaints

295 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

15V340000Reported June 2, 2015 - 393,623 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 393,623 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System107 Engine77 Electrical System59 Power Train44 Unknown Or Other38 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems31

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 October 30, 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.