1991 Ford Taurus Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering:linkages:tie rod assembly ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 649 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1991 Ford Taurus overview page.
What owners report
“TIE ROD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WORN IN FOR REPAIR TWICE, INNER TIE AND END HAD TO BE REPLACE. TT”NHTSA complaint 969113 — filed 07/19/1995
“TIE ROD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WORN IN FOR REPAIR TWICE, INNER TIE AND END HAD TO BE REPLACE. TT”NHTSA complaint 969113 — filed 07/19/1995
“BROKEN TIE ROD END, LEADING TO LOSS OF STEERING. BROKEN TIE ROD END, LEADING TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *A”NHTSA complaint 968139 — filed 07/03/1995
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Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1991 Ford Taurus have steering:linkages:tie rod assembly problems?
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1991 Ford Taurus: 40 of 649 complaints on file (6.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1991 Ford Taurus have in total?
649 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 43 involved a crash, 21 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering:linkages:tie rod assembly category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
