Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Ford Taurus owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and turning the steering wheel to the left or the right, the contact heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the electric power steering assist had started to fail and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the front suspension was bouncing every time the contact drove or any deformity in the road surface. The contact had taken the vehicle to another independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the driver's and passenger's side shock absorbers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact reported that the failure had reoccurred. …
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she lost control of the vehicle. The contact's wife veered into the median and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the rear toe link was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
While driving to work in my 2013 Ford Taurus I went to take a left and the power steering was suddenly gone and the steering wheel was hard to turn. I nearly hit another car and had to brake hard to miss it. I parked at work and after work I started the car and it was fine until about a mile before I got home. Then it happened again and I could hear a scraping like sound when I turned. The steering became very jerky and resistant at lower speeds but I never got a warning light or message. I brought the vehicle in to an independent mechanic, where it was discovered that the power steering control module (PSCM) had failed and needed to be replaced as well as the rack and pinion. I looked into recalls for the 2013 steering issue and found one but was told my VIN wasn't included. WHY NOT?? I have seen over 600 complaints in regard to this! When are you going to do something about this? …
I was in a right hand curve and it felt like my wheel flipped to one side. My steering felt loose. I took it to the shop and had them inspect it. Nothing was wrong with my suspension. I continued to drive it. My steering became even more loose and sloppy. I was struggling to stay in my lane due to the loosened steering. I have had it checked many times and nothing. When it rains I am jerked all over the road from water. It feels like my tires are being pulled in opposite directions at the same time while I am slung into on coming traffic.
In the end of June while driving the above car, the left rear toe link/lateral arm broke while crossing a bridge on a county road aprox 45 MPH causing a violent fish tail, loss of control. Inspection of the broken toe link/arm shows an old crack. This part was replaced. One month later on July 27, 2020 the right rear lateral arm/link broke while my wife was driving on a highway at speed 55-60 MPH resulting in a crash causing considerable property and vehicle damage. No police report filed. A recall for this type of car is active but does not include my model. Im sure my car contains the same parts that failed. The recall numbers are campaign id 20V072000. Recall date 2020-02-11. Ford recall number 20s04. An insurance claim is in the process now.
Driver's side rear tie rod separated at moderate speed resulting in temporary loss of control and near crash (fish tailed until car stopped). Ford dealer inspected and found drivers side rear tie rod broken at ball and socket. Ford dealer also found passenger side rear upper control arm loose. Ford dealer also found leaking passenger side, rear shock; all before 90K miles.
15V340000 14V393000 20V072000 15V812000 16V621000 13V270000 15V040000 13V227000
I own a 2013 Ford Taurus limited. I keep my vehicle well maintained by myself or the mechanic. I have has clunking sounds coming from the passenger side front end. My mechanic replaced both front struts and both sway bar links. The noise had stopped for approx: a week. Noise came back mechanic changed strut saying bad strut. Again have same problem. Details of bad clunking noise.......noise seems to be front left side, I and be parked and move steering wheel 1/4 turn left and right and hear noise. It seems to effect steering at low speeds turning. I travel 500 mile a week for work 98% highways. I have read countless complaints and no one has a solution. From others replacing steering modules, steering unit $2000, strut replacements. Control arms, wheel bearing??????? …
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal vibration coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vibration was felt in the seat and steering wheel. The contact also stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the rear end of the vehicle lowered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the rear suspension lateral link had detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 20V072000 (suspension) and stated the vehicle experienced the same failure. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not a Taurus-sho model and therefore not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 127,497.
Vehicle keeps slipping and making clunking noises when going down the highway. I didn't have this issue until a month ago and it seems to be getting worse. The guy at belle tire said the rack is a common issue with Ford Taurus'. Trying to keep away from bump and turns but I have a lot when driving in grand rapids. I've almost hit cars because it randomly pulls me in one direction. Vehicle is only moving when it happens and happens both on the highway and when I'm going in reverse with the wheel turned all the way in one direction.
Related recalls
Suspension › Rear
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020.
Suspension complaints in other Taurus years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2013 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Ford Taurus, 4% of the model year's 585 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2013 Ford Taurus suspension problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 20V-072 (rear, Feb 10, 2020). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2013 Ford Taurus suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 109,000 miles, and 18% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to suspension problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.