Recall 14V286000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Defect in 2011-2013 FORD EXPLORER
RECALL This recall affects up to 179,027 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V286000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 179,027 |
| Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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