NHTSA Complaint #11538561 — 2015 FORD FUSION

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering became firm, making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The contact drove over an elevated surface, and the Hill Ascend Assist and EVAP system warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering assist had failed, and the electric power steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The VIN was not available.