Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #14V284000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V284000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2008-2011 ford escape and mercury mariner vehicles manufactured august 18, 2006, through september 11, 2010 Includes 740,878 affected units, Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2008-2011 ford escape and mercury mariner vehicles manufactured august 18, 2006, through september 11, 2010

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V284000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2014-05-29T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of electric power steering assist
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 740,878

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14S05
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 72.29

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NHTSA ID: 14V284000
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