2013 FORD EXPLORER RECALL - #14V286000
RECALL FOR STEERING : ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
5/17/2010 - 2/28/2012 |
| Recalled on |
5/30/2014 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/23/2014 |
| # Affected |
179,027 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2013 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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