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Recalls

Steering

Recall date April 28, 2015
Models affected
  • 2013 Ford Fusion
  • 2014 Ford Fusion
  • 2015 Ford Fusion
  • 2013 Lincoln MKZ
  • 2014 Lincoln MKZ
  • 2015 Lincoln MKZ
Units affected 31,079
Details

On certain vehicles registered and operated in areas where road salt is used on the roadways during winter months for extended time periods (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland-Labrador), corrosion may occur at the steering gear motor attachment bolts.

Steering gear motor detachment from the gear housing could result in sudden loss of steering power assist.

This would cause the Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control malfunction indicator lamps to illuminate.

A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds.

A loss of steering power assist could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Correction: Dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor attachment bolts as required.

If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolds are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website