Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #15V340000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V340000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2011-2012 ford fusion vehicles without a 3 Includes 393,623 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 2011-2012 ford fusion vehicles without a 3

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V340000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2015-06-02T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of electric power steering assist
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 393,623

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15S18
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 69.35

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