Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #14V286000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V286000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2011-2013 ford explorer vehicles manufactured may 17, 2010, through february 28, 2012 Includes 179,027 affected units, Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2013 ford explorer vehicles manufactured may 17, 2010, through february 28, 2012
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 ford explorer vehicles manufactured may 17, 2010, through february 28, 2012. the affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shut down of the power steering assist.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering control module (pscm) software, free of charge. if a vehicle shows a history of a loss of motor position sensor signal when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, its steering rack assembly will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on july 23, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s06.