NHTSA Complaint #11460692 — 2011 FORD FUSION

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with code U300 - Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) failure. The mechanic related the failure to an unknown recall and informed the contact that the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, but the dealer informed the contact that he needed to pay out-of-pocket for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. The error code that qualifies the vehicle for this recall repair, and evidence from Ford.com saying that safety recalls do not expire.