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VehicleMay 29, 2014179,027 affected

Ford recall: Steering

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist it will require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
14V286000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
May 29, 2014
Owners notified
Jul 23, 2014
Vehicles or items affected
179,027
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
May 17, 2010 to Feb 28, 2012
Part
Steering › Electric power assist system
Maker's own recall number
14S06

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.

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