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NHTSA recall 19V632000

Steering · Ford Motor Company

August 29, 2019report date
116,160units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

Why it matters: If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2015 Ford Edge, 2016 Ford Edge, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2014 Ford Fusion, 2015 Ford Fusion, 2016 Ford Fusion, 2016 Lincoln Mkx, 2013 Lincoln Mkz, 2014 Lincoln Mkz, 2015 Lincoln Mkz, 2016 Lincoln Mkz.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V632000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.