STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Published June 2, 2015 · Recall initiated: June 2, 2015
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- MKZ
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2012 LINCOLN MKZ | 2011 LINCOLN MKZ | 2011 FORD FUSION | 2012 FORD FUSION | 2011 MERCURY MILAN | 2011 FORD TAURUS | 2011 LINCOLN MKS | 2011 FORD FLEX | 2011 LINCOLN MKT | 2012 FORD TAURUS | 2012 FORD FLEX | 2012 LINCOLN MKS | 2012 LINCOLN MKT | 2013 LINCOLN MKS | 2013 FORD FLEX | 2013 LINCOLN MKT | 2013 FORD TAURUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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