Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The electric power steering assist system in your vehicle is what helps make turning easier with the push of a button. It's controlled by a sensor that might malfunction and shut down the system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering assist fails, you'll need to work harder to steer at low speeds, which could increase your risk of being involved in an accident.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the steering system for any problems and either replace the steering gear or update the software, both of which are free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
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