Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact noticed that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and "power assist failure" was illuminated on the instrument panel. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The contact called koch 33 ford (located at 3810 hecktown rd, easton, pa 18045, (610) 810-1187) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 114,000.
2011 Ford Fusion steering complaints
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On around 11/10/17 steering became to heard to control while driving. Took it to dealer and they performed a recall. They replaced steering gear assembly. About 4 months after that same problem occurred at around 3,000 miles. Took it back on 7/09/18 to the dealership and was told that the part they replaced shorted out and that because it was too long from the time they replaced it, they couldn't do anything about it, instead they wanted for me to pay close to $4,000 for repairs. My car stood parked for 4 months before I took it because I couldn't drive it and did not have money for a tow truck to take it to dealership. I don't understand how a recalled part that was fixed only lasted 3,000 and has no warranty.
Power steering locks and car rears to the right
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned due to a previous unknown recall repair in 2015. The power steering modulator was reprogrammed, but the power steering gear was not replaced. Recently, the power steering gear failed. Corwin ford tri cities (1225 n autoplex way, pasco, wa 99301, (509) 544- 8000) offered to pay for the power steering gear to be replaced, but refused to pay to repair the steering column and steering wheel. The manufacturer was contacted and agreed with the dealer. The failure mileage was 134,400.
The first time the power steering went out I was driving in traffic and lost control of the wheel, it completely locked up had to have it towed to the dealership in panama city, fl. The second time my teenage daughter was driving it and the same thing happened complete power steering failure, again had it towed to the dealership and this time had to pay for it to be repaired since the recall was complete on it. The third time was on the interstate doing 70. Once again we are having to have it towed to the dealership which can't even look at it for a week from now. Come on already!! Ford needs to own this issue before there is a major lawsuit. Fix these cars before they kill someone! This is every year an issue.
Power steering went out while driving, recieved a fault on the screen saying "power steering assist failure". Sill had steering but was very difficult to control. Put my VIN in on this site, and it says my car as no recalls.
As I back up the "power steering assist fault" message pops up, and the power steering goes out.
A power steering warning light came on during driving and the power steering failed while driving. There was no accident that followed, but only because the area was a straight flat road out in the country. I took it to a dealership, they replaced a power steering module under a recall after I paid $200 to replace an electrical wiring harness. Had it out of the shop less than 2 weeks and the light again came on and the power steering worked until it was parked, but the next time it was started, the power steering would no longer work. The dealer is saying the gear is out, and it is $2300 to repair. I bought this car for my daughter who is a very inexperienced driver and an accident could have followed either of these failures. We got lucky and both times she was in a safe mode of travel for such a failure. The date listed below is the second failure of the power steering.
My 2011 ford fusion makes a creaking and thumbing sound and also when you go over a bump or turn the wheel not matter if its right or left, when driving.
Power steering assist repaired under recall startec having intermittent failure which dealer could not duplicate. 5 month later compleye steering failure while drivingresulting in accident. Ford will not address because mileage is 300miles over their customer satisfaction program
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While the contact's wife was driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the service power steering and service fast track messages were displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The failure mileage was 99,000.
Lost power steering....
Turning off the highway onto a small side street power steering went out causing collision with a mailbox and trash cans along with several unsightly scratches, dents, and dings down the side of the car
I was driving in a 45 mile lane, my electric power steering hopped off and power steering service now came on. My car hit the curb and landed in someone yard. Very terrifying. I contacted ford and they said they will not replace it. Because I don’t meet the guidelines for the recall. My car is over 150,000 miles. And I will have to pay. I felt like this is not okay I only had this car for 2 months and the owner never took it in when it was under 150,000 miles. If it’s on recall it shouldn’t have a time frame to get it fix. If they messed up on their end fix it. Now they asking me to pay out of pocket to fix on their behave.
Driving in the city, when steering wheel's power stopped. Indicator warning stated "power steering assist default". I finally was able to pull over to the side of the road. Called aaa and car was towed to my home.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The power assist advanced trac warning light illuminated. The dealer was not made aware. The independent mechanic diagnosed and repaired the rack and pinion assist box. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle had not been repaired for a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
The car was in motion both times the steering locked up and indicator light came on and displayed power steering fault
Takata inflators are not working. Last year I got into a front end collision at 25mph and air bags didnt deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering rack and pinion was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer oc welch ford/lincoln (4920 independence blvd, hardeeville, sc) were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that the power steering indicator illuminated and the power steering malfunctioned when the vehicle was started. Echelon ford (4 s white horse pike, stratford, nj 08084, (856) 627-8400) was scheduled to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel and the vehicle veered into another lane. The "service power steering" message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact scheduled an appointment with riverside ford (2625 ludington st, escanaba, mi 49829, (906) 786-1130) for the vehicle to be diagnosed and repaired this week. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a new rack and pinion was needed. The failure mileage was 81,000.
The power steering went out while driving my 2011 ford fusion. I was driving on the street in the subdivision that I live. I could barely get the vehicle home. I could barely turn the corner. I was terrified. I called the dealership the following morning and had the vehicle towed. There is not a recall from ford on this yet.
Dash displays "power steering fault". This has happened several times in a 3 week span. This happens after turning on ignition steering wheel cannot be turned during this time. Ignition must be turned off and back on in order to clear display fault and regain power steering capabilities. This has only happened while car is not in motion so far.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist fault indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to green ford inc (336‑292‑8310, located at 3800 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407) where it was determined that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
I have experienced loss of power steering assist several times. Usually happened when backing out of parking area. Yesterday happened while driving. Power steering assist fault alarm shows on dash. I took to ford dealer after first time, they said no faults were in computer, so could not diagnose. It has happened several times since and no trouble codes are registered. This is a very dangerous issue and feel a recall is needed. I did take it in several years ago on the recall to check the software. Obviously that fix did not take care of the issue.
I had a recall on my car in 2015, I already got the work done in 2014 . Recenty the part defalt again I took it into ford they are saying it's nothing they can do because it's has more the 150,00/ miles on it. When I got the power steering work done the frist time it only had 84000 miles. I have contacted customer service and they are saying it's nothing I can do. I still make payments so I am stuck at this point not to mention I just got new tires for 700.00. Is there anything that can be done about this. If you need further information please contact me via email [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
As I was driving down the road (I had my daughter and cousin with me), my wheel started pulling to the left hard. A light comes on saying 'service advance track now'. When I took it to the ford dealership, they told me there is a recall but because my car is over a certain mileage that it's not covered and it'll cost me $2000.00 to fix the problem. I've done some research online and there are lots of others that's having the same problem that I am. I've contacted ford several times and they refuse to fix this issue...even though it's under a recall. I'd really appreciate it someone could get this problem resolved. It's dangerous and now I have to worry about how I'm going to get where my kids and I need to go every day.
Power steering failure - epas, electronic power assist steering, cannot drive car!!!!!! Some 2011 ford fusions covered by recall. Mine is not. Why?!?!?!?
My son started his fusion and the power assist fault light came on. He couldn't turn the steering wheel. The car was shut off, and when I arrived and started it, it was fine after being put in reverse. I researched recalls and found many on this vehicle. Air bags,lug nuts,power assist to name a few. I called ford and they ran the VIN #, they said the number was not covered. How can certain #'s be covered when they all have the same problem !? I guess the only fix is to to have people who can't afford to fix it ($2000) drive unsafely because ford won't admit they are in the wrong ! I can only hope nothing happens while he is driving..
Power sterring default assist light came on and no power sterring..there was a recall a few years ago and it was fixed at crossroad ford in sandford nc..but apparently it wasnt fixed..
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