CarRecallWatch
Home / Latest recalls / 19V632

Ford Fusion Recall 19V632: Power steering may fail from road salt corrosion

NHTSA campaign 19V632, reported August 29, 2019, 116,160 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Road salt or other contaminants can corrode the bolts that hold the electric power steering motor to the steering gear. If the bolts corrode, the motor can detach from the gear housing, causing a loss of power steering assist. The steering then becomes much harder to turn, especially at lower speeds, which increases the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners of this recall. Authorized dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed. All repairs are free of charge.

Owners with questions can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 19S26. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V632Ford Motor Company
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Risk
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford Edge20152016
Ford Fusion2013201420152016
Lincoln MKX2016
Lincoln MKZ2013201420152016