Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The steering torque sensor in your vehicle is a critical component that helps the power steering system detect the direction you're steering. In some 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models, this sensor might not work properly, which could disable the power steering assist.
Risk if Unfixed
If power steering assist is lost, you'll need to use more effort to steer the vehicle at low speeds, which could make it harder to control the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the software for the power steering system, which includes the steering control module and the instrument cluster, at no cost to you. They'll also replace any faulty components if they're found during the repair. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S05.
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