CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The electric power steering assist system in certain vehicles may shut down because of a fault in the steering motor sensor. When this happens, the steering assist is lost and the driver must apply extra effort to steer, especially at lower speeds.
Losing steering assist raises the risk of a crash, since steering becomes noticeably harder to control. Owners should be aware of this risk and have their vehicle checked.
Authorized Ford dealers will inspect the Power Steering Control Module for diagnostic trouble codes. If a loss-of-steering-assist code is found, the steering gear will be replaced at no cost. If no codes are found, the control module software will be updated at no cost. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 15S18), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Flex | 201120122013 |
|---|---|
| Ford Fusion | 20112012 |
| Ford Taurus | 201120122013 |
| Lincoln MKS | 201120122013 |
| Lincoln MKT | 201120122013 |
| Lincoln MKZ | 20112012 |
| Mercury Milan | 2011 |