# 2013 FORD TAURUS — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `1873392` · 2023-02-14 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
I experienced an unexplained and unexpected loss of power steering assist necessitating immediate (manual) steering effort, which resulted in a vehicle crash. I brought in the vehicle to a local independent service center (not Ford) for inspection and diagnosis and the mechanic reported a problem with the electric power assist system.   I called Ford Customer Service and they reported "0" recalls on my vehicle.   There are no warning lamps/messages that I am aware of.   I would like a closer look (investigation) given that other exact year, make, and model Ford vehicles have experienced recalls on this specific component.   Ford's number for a similar recall is "15S18".
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