2014 FORD FUSION Steering Problems

The contact's mother owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at his mother's residence, the vehicle was unable to be started. The contact stated that the battery was replaced by an independent mechanic. The contact stated that later the vehicle again would not start and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the power steering gear was draining the battery. The contact was informed by the independent mechanic of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH to the dealer, the vehicle lost power steering assist functionality. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and the contact...

Power steering stopped working while driving. Could barely turn the wheel. hillside assist, power steering, and ABS lights all came on at the same time. Had it Towed to Davidson Ford in clay ny they said its the Electric rack and pinion gear assembly and it's a common problem with this vehicle. When looking into this issue I noticed there has been issues and recalls on the steering with these cars and other Ford vehicles. They Quoted me 3356.96

The car is making a grinding noise when turning the steering wheel in either direction. Mechanic at Ford dealership service said there is no power steering fluid involved with this type of steering. The internet has many comments from owners that have had the same problem and no recall is shown for this VIN# Owners have reported paying for more than one repair for the same problem. Some have reported paying very expensive charges and the problem returned in a short time. We bought this car for a grandchild who really likes the car and now we are concerned that it is not safe to drive.

Vehicle steering wheel started to bind up then all loss of power steering, lost control at 70 mph. noticed there is a former complaint for NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 15V250000, dealership is making me pay over 2000$ for the repair Even though the bolts are corroded and 2 broken off.

My steering assist no longer works. Every turn I make is difficult and and unsafe. This problem occurred with no accidents or anything. I was driving one day and I felt it go away. I noticed there was a recall with this issue on the year of my car, however not under my VIN. I’d like this to be looked into.

The steering wheel just froze when I was driving at 30 miles an hour. I got a message on the display that said "Steering Fault Assist Service required." The service center found that the issue was in the steering rack and the sensors in it.

The car was bought in North America. It has been driving in Belarus, in Minsk for a long time. 12.12.21 I was driving with the children. I heard a crack in the steering rack. This created a threat to the safety of my family. The car began to drive poorly, there was a risk of an accident. turned to an official dealer of Ford Belarus, two mounting bolts of the amplifier were cut off and the steering rack was damaged. They promised to change it for free, but on 01/05/22, they called me and said that a replacement was refused, because my car was not in the revocable Ford company. I am ready to file a lawsuit because I was not warned about this safety fault and could have died with my children in an accident. Thank you.

I was making your left turn into a parking spot and suddenly I've got lights on my dash service advanced track check rear Park aid ABS light on traction control lights on airbag light on and power steering got tight

I purchased the car from Carvana in February of 2021. 2 months after purchase there were issues with the steering. I brought it to a mechanic to find out that the bolts had corroded and were completely sheared off causing the steering gear motor to be seperated from the steering gear. I found that this make and model (and year) of my vehicle is well known for this exact issue and was subject to a recall in august of 2019 (recall number 19V632000) however my VIN is not flagged as having this issue (which it clearly does as i cannot even drive my car now). My car was originally sold in Michigan and according to the carfax has remained in areas where road salt would be an issue for the bolts in question. I have contacted Ford and been told there is nothing they can do. It is now a...

I JUST BOIGHT THIS CA 10/22/21 FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, I REALIZED THE CAR HAD ISSUES BY THE 3RD DAY AFTER WHEN THE CAR HAD A FRONT TIRE BLOWOUT AND AFTER I REPAIRED BOTH TIRES ON DRIVERS SIDE I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP TO TALK TO THEM ABOUT THE ALIGNMENT CAUSE THE CAR WAS PULLING. THE DEALERSHIP HAD THERE AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALIST DRIVE THE VEHIACLE.THE DIAGNOSIS TO MY COMPLAINT WAS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE AND WOULD MAKE TO CALIFORNIA AND BACK. ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE CAR WAS GIVING ME ERROR THAT THE CHARGING SYSTEM NEEDED ATTENTION. THE DEALERSHIP HAS GIVEN ME LIMITED WARRANTY WHEN I PURCHASED BUT HAVE A STRICT RULE ABOUT BRINGING IN VEHICLE BY 9AM BUT I WAS UNABLE TO GET A SCHEDULED DATE CONFIRMED SO I TRIED CHARGING THE BATTERY WITH CABLES AT THAT POINT THE CABLES CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER DIFUSING THAT ISSUE I WAS ABLE...

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that at start-up the “Steering Assist Default Service Alert” and “Service Advance Trac” messages were displayed. The contact stated that the power steering assist was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering gear housing had detached due to corrosion and needed to be replaced. The dealer referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,490.

Driving my 2014 Ford Fusion I lost power steering when making a right hand turn almost causing me to lose control of the vehicle and almost hit a full bus stop. I have heard a number of people that have had the same issue, Ford recalled this for previous model years.

While driving, my steering wheel locked and it felt as if I was driving a vehicle without power steering and it became hard to turn my wheel and two service lights came on; the stability control. It was normal road conditions on a straight road.

My steering wheel is ready to fall off. Certain 2014 Ford Fusions have a recall for this problem and my vehicle is not one of them.The car cannot be driven at this time since my steering is affected,When I called Ford they say even if my car does have this problem I will have to pay for it.This vehicle only has 15 k miles on it.

Vehicle engine stopped and the following warning appeared: Steering Assist Fault Service Required. The vehicle engine would not turn back on. Failure occurred at 97344.8. Vehicle is regularly serviced. Vehicle will be towed to dealer.

vehicle lost power steering mid turn almost causing loss of control, found multiple recalls for this issue in other years and models of the Ford Fusion.

While driving my 2014 Ford Fusion SE purchased in Ohio the power steering suddenly went out. This jeopardized the safety of my own children, children playing in my neighborhood, as well as, my own safety when I was left unable to steer the car. An independent mechanic diagnosed the problem. The driving gear was exposed to salt and brine due to the harsh Ohio winters. The sub-quality bolts, used by Ford, corroded and sheered allowing the driving gear to become completely detached. There is already a recall for this very issue, Reference# 19V632000. I ask that my vehicle be added to this recall. Thank you for your dedication to keeping our roads and families safe. In Christ, S. Alex Yates Youth Minister Church of the Holy Angels

I WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY WITH MY KIDS. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP MID DRIVING AND I COULDNT CONTROL THE WHEEL VERY DANGEROUS. ESPECIALLY HAPPENING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH MY CHILDREN ABOARD. WORST COULD HAVE HAPPEN BUT THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO DODGE AN CAR AN SLOW DOWN TO I STOP AN TURN ON HAZZER LIGHTS AND BREAK. I COULDNT TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL IT WAS VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE. IT WAS DISPLAYING MESSAGES PWER STEERING FAILURE AND ONE OTHER MESSAGE. I TRIED TURNING CAR OFF AND TURNING IT BACK ON BUT THAT DIDNT WORK. I HAD TO GET THE CAR TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN UNION CITY, GA. WHERE THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS THE PWERSTEERING SYSTEM THAT FAILED COSTING $2600 IN REPAIRS THAT I DIDNT HAVE AND I NEEDED MY CAR FOR WORK. SO I HAD TO COME UP WITH THE MONEY TO FIX AN REPAIR...

I was driving and all of a sudden these alerts popped up and my power steering was lost.

I pulled out of my drive way and immediately the dash board lite up saying hill start assist not available, steering assist fault service required. So I backed up to the drive way and the power steering completely stopped working.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the stability control off and steering assist fault messages was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle loses power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to Bob Thomas Ford West (5321 Illinois Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804) where they performed a diagnosis and informed him that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the steering gear should have been replaced under the initial recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

A warning message appeared referring to the steering system and hill assist. I have had the vehicle since 2017 and kept up maintenance as recommended by Ford. The steering becomes difficult at low speeds but improved with acceleration. This is a safety hazard because when slowing down to make a turn the delay from the struggle to turn the steering wheel could result in a collision. I have had the vehicle towed to the dealership for service. When checking recalls on the NHTSA app by YEAR/MAKE/MODEL, I discovered that this issue is common for drivers of my particular vehicle. See info below from www.NHTSA.gov: “ Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut,...

I WENT TO HAVE MY CAR INSPECTED AND IT PASSED BUT THEY GAVE ME A FORM WITH 4 RECALLS I NEED TO HAVE REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE ASAP PLEASE

PURCHASED THE 2014 FORD FUSION WITH 63,845 MILES ON IT. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING (TURNING THE VEHICLE) AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. TOOK IT BACK TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND IT NEEDS A NEW STEERING RACK. RESEARCH INTO THIS SHOWED THAT FORD FUSIONS IN EARLIER YEAR MODELS HAD A RECALL FOR THIS VERY SAFETY CONCERN AND REPORTS OF MANY OTHERS IN THE MORE RECENT YEARS CONTINUING TO HAVE THIS SAFETY ISSUE.

OUR POWER STEERING NO LONGER WORKS A MESSAGE ON THE DASH SAYS POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED. CONSUMER REPORTS SAYS THERE IS A RECALL FOR FORD FUSIONS THE SAME YEAR UNDER RECALL NUMBER 19S26. MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL HOWEVER IT IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE THIS ISSUE IS TAKING PLACE IN COLD-WEATHER STATES DUE TO CORROSION VIA SALT WE LIVE IN NH.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V632000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT'S FATHER STARTED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

LOST MY POWER STEERING, WHILE I WAS PARKED AT MCDONALDS, HILL ASSIST LIGHT AND ADVANCE TRAC LIGHTS ARE ON. I CAN NOT DRIVE IT WITH NO POWER STEERING.THE CAR WAS IN PART, WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE, BOTH LIGHTS CAME ON AND NO POWER STEERING PUT IT BACK IN PART, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, I TRIED THID THREE OR FOUR TIMES, FINALLY I HAD POWER STEERING AGIAN, DROVE 16 MILES TO HOME AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. SO DOWN IT JUST SITS THERE, I'M NOT GOING TO DRIVE IT AGAIN UNTIL IT;S FIXED. I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT IF IT'S GOING TO COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL, TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME THING GO WRONG.

I WAS MERGING INTO THE LEFT LANE TO TAKE A 30FT ROUNDABOUT AT 20-25 MPH AND MID CIRCLE THE CARS POWER STEERING CUT OFF, PULLING CAR TO THE OUTSIDE MEDIAN. WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROLS AND SOMETHING TO DO WITH HILL PARKING.

MY POWER ASSIST MOTOR BOLTS BROKE WHEN DOING A 3 POINT TURN CAUSING THE CAR LOOSE ITS POWER STEERING. RESEARCHED FORD RECALLS FOR 2013-2015 FUSIONS AND FOUND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE. RECALL 15S14 WHICH STATES THE CORROSION PROBLEM. MY CAR IS REGISTERED IN CT AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED BUT FORD SAY IT DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VIN. THE MECHANICS AT FORD AGREE THAT THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING WITHOUT FORDS PERMISSION. THE COST IS $2700. I AM LOOKING TO GET THIS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL BUT I AM STUCK. I HOPE SOMEONE WILL CONTACT ME.

FROM COLD START, POWER STEERING FAILURE. STEERING WHEEL IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN WITH ENGINE RUNNING. INSTRUMENTATION WARNING LIGHT AND MESSAGE: "STEERING ASSIST FAULT...SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC." VEHICLE NOT DRIVABLE. 72,715 MILES ON VEHICLE.

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING REALLY BAD. IT STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE. IT ALSO SHIFTS OUT REALLY ROUGH. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STAYS ON EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS OFF I'VE ALREADY REPLACED REFURBISHED TRANSMISSION AND THE WHEEL BEARING. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE AND DON'T ALLOW MY KIDS TO RIDE IN CAR FOR NOT KNOWING WHAT COULD HAPPEN. EVEN WHILE CAR IS IDLING THERE A LOUD KNOCK

MY CAR, A 2014 FORD FUSION SE, WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY ON 1/2/2021, EVERYTHING WAS FINE ON 1/3/2021 I STARTED THE CAR AND MY POWER ASSIST DID NOT WORK AND AN ERROR OF "STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED", "SERVICE ADVANCETRAC", "HILL ASSIST OFF" AND MY TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON STATING IT IS OFF. THIS CAR HAS 74036 MILES AND HAS NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. I CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR THIS. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY WITH NO REASON FOR THESE PROBLEMS.

START THE VEHICLE A FAULT IS DISPLAYED ON DASHBOARD STEERING ASSIST FAULT. THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT TURN, CAN NOT DRIVE THE CAR.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V632000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 73,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL AT SPRINGFIELD FORD LINCOLN (50 BALTIMORE PIKE, SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064, (610) 544-0700) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WAS A ONE TIME FREE REPAIR AND THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,522.

THE POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT FOR NO REASON WHEN I AM DRIVING IN ANY KIND OF WEATHER. IT 1ST HAPPENED WHEN I WENT THROUGH A PUDDLE ON 2 OCCASIONS BUT HAPPENED AGAIN ON A SUNNY DAY WHEN I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY

"STEERING LOSS" , "SERVICE ADVANCETRAC" AND "HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAIL" INDICATOR ON DASH CAME ON AT AROUND 94,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO PRIOR MECHANICAL ISSUES OR INDICATORS OF MECHANICAL FAILURE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STEER (VERY DIFFICULT/STEERING WHEEL STIFF) OFF THE ROADWAY. VISUAL INSPECTION OF VEHICLE SHOWS NO DAMAGE TO MECHANICAL COMPONENTS. I BELIEVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COMPONENT OR SENSOR IS CAUSING SYSTEM TO LOCK UP AND COULD HAVE VERY WELL ENDED VERY BADLY FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE AN ELECTRONIC STEERING PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER LINDQUIST FORD INC (3950 MIDDLE RD, BETTENDORF, IA 52722) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITH THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT'S WIFE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING GEAR PMI MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V632000 (STEERING) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT, PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000.

I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND LOST POWER STEERING RENDERING ME UNABLE TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE WHILE I WAS TURNING. I WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH. WARNING LIGHT FLASHED AFTER MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. IT WAS RAINING OUT WHICH MADE THE SITUATION EVEN MORE DANGEROUS AND I HAD MY FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THE POWER STEERING MODULE SINCE IT'S ELECTRIC WAS AT CAUSE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND PULL INTO A LESS BUSIER STREET.

LOOSE STEERING WHEEL

AS I WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ELECTIVE POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE DISABLED. MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS STEERING ASSIST AND HILL START ASSIST LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING. THIS COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS CRASH AND WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I ALREADY HAD A RECALL ON THE STEERING WHEEL BOLTS COMPLETED A FEW MONTHS AGO.

THE NOTIFICATION APPEARS AS POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED, THIS HAPPENS DURING THE DRIVE, WHICH POSES A SERIOUS RISK, I THINK THIS HAS TO BE DEALT WITH. AND FORD WANTS TO CHARGE CUSTOMERS 1800$ FOR THIS

A PRIOR COMPLAINT HAS BEEN MADE RELATIVE TO THIS VEHICLES STEERING ON OR ABOUT 30 DAYS PRIOR TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHICH OCCURRED TO THE STEERING. ENROUTE TO MY EMPLOYMENT. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX 5 MIN INTO MY DRIVE I TURNED AROUND IN A LOCAL DRIVEWAY TO PROCEED BACK TO MY RESIDENCE ON A STRAIGHT PAVED HIGHWAY WITH WET, DARK, DOWN-GRADE CONDITIONS THE VEHICLES STEERING INDICATOR LIGHTS SUDDENLY CAME ON AND THE VEHICLES STEERING TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT WITH HARDLY NO BRAKING ABILITY CAUSING MY VEH TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY TRAVELING ON SLICK WET GRASS DOWN-HILL 150' FT. STRIKING SEVERAL TREES CAUSING SERIOUS PERMANENT INJURIES FRACTURING MY RIGHT FEMUR AND HIP, ALONG WITH SIGNIFICANT HEAD INJURIES TO MY FOREHEAD. (1) DRIVER OCCUPANT. THE DRIVER AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, NO PASSENGER DEPLOYMENT. THE VEH HAD JUST BEEN ALIGNED ON 2 OCCASIONS WITH 4 NEW TIRES. THIS VEH NEEDS...

COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. CAR WARNINGS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE DRIVING AND VEHICLE HAD COMPLETE STEERING SHUTDOWN. COULD NOT TURN WHEEL AND ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. FORD IS AWARE OF THESE POWER STEERING MODULE FAILURES AT LOW MILEAGES; MINE IS ONLY 63,519 MILES, BUT REFUSES TO RECALL OR REIMBURSE OWNERS UNTIL THE NHTSA TAKES ACTION. ARE WE JUST WAITING FOR PEOPLE TO DIE OR BECOME INJURED? MY CASE NUMBER WITH FORD IS [XXX]. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION, AGAIN! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

SIMILAR TO OTHER RECALLS, THE STEERING RACK ON MY VEHICLE IS DAMAGED AND CAUSES GRINDING WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE STATIONARY OR IN MOTION AT SPEEDS UNDER 35MPH, CAUSING STIFFNESS IN THE WHEEL AND SLIGHT LOCKING. THIS SEEMS CONGRUENT WITH DAMAGE FROM RECALLS 15S14 AND 15R01 IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE STEERING CEASED WITH THE HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE, SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC, AND POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT VEERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUTONATION FORD UNION CITY (4355 JONESBORO ROAD, UNION CITY, GA 30291, (770) 674-6075) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V250000 (STEERING) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,800.

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULDN'T TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE WHEEL IT MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND ACTED LIKE IT WAS OUT OF POWER STEERING FLUID. MY CAR DOES NOT HAVE POWER STEERING FLUID. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS OUT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THAT PART ON MY TYPE OF VEHICLE BUT NOT ON MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE. *TR

THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS AND INNER STEERING GEARBOX ON MY 2014 FORD FUSION ARE VISIBLY CORRODED. THE CORROSION ON THE STEERING YOUR BOLTS CAUSE THE BOLTS TO SNAP AND HEALTH IN CAUSED THE STEERING GEARBOX TWO SEPARATE. THERE SHOULD BE NO CORROSION ON THE INSIDE OF THE STEERING GEARBOX SINCE THE STEERING GEARBOX IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SEALED IN IT. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY ON MAY 20, 2020 TO ASK THEM TO ADD MY VEHICLE TO THE RECALL LIST FOR THE STEERING GEARBOX THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE WHO I WAS SPEAKING WITH TOLD ME MY CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THE RECALL IN OCTOBER 2018 HOWEVER MY CAR STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL BOLTS TO ASK THEM TO ADD MY VEHICLE TO THE RECALL LIST FOR THE STEERING GEAR BOLT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE WHO I WAS SPEAKING WITH TOLD ME MY CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED FOR...

WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL MOVES UP AND DOWN SIDE TO SIDE. HARD TO STEER WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE ITS LOOSE. TURING A CURVE OR DRIVING STRAIGHT WILL MAKE YOU NERVOUS. WITH THE STEERING WHEEL BEING LOOSE YOU HAVE TO HOLD A CERTAIN WAY SO IT WANT GO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION