My power steering failed. There is no pump it's electronic so I can get it replaced without taking it to a dealer. There were 2 recalls for the Power Steering for this make and model, but my VIN number does not show up in the search. You need to expand the recall. My Power steering failed
2013 Ford Fusion: loss of power steering
174 of the 1,793 complaints about the 2013 Ford Fusion describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 174
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,000
- typical mileage
- 78,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
A power steering assist fault warning popped up on my vehicle after starting my car. It’s now extremely difficult to turn the wheel. There was no previous indication that there was an issue with the power steering.
Power steering / power steering assist failure. Complete loss of power steering
I had multiple electric power steering failures. the first in 2022, and the second in June of 2023. In 2023 we did a complete replacement that cost over $3000.
Noise from steering column, took to local repair shop. Diagnosed as rack and pinion failure. No alarms or alerts of any kind other that noise that is easily heard when in parking lot or driving on a low speed street. Risk is loss of steering control, at highways speeds could lead to accidents or worse.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the power steering assist and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn to the left or the right. The contact pulled off the highway and turned off and restarted the vehicle to reset the steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering wheel was still difficult to turn. The contact had not yet taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V232000 (Steering). The contact notified the manufacturer and was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to turn to the right or the left. The power steering failure message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power train warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact stated that in October 2023, the power steering failed while driving on the highway. The contact stated that the failure occurred without warning. The rack and pinion were replaced by the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,500.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel became very firm. The contact stated that the power steering failure message displayed. The vehicle was taken to the residence and inspected. The contact’s friend used a hand-held diagnostic tool to diagnose the vehicle. where it was revealed that the power steering and the left and right speed sensors had failed and that one of the gear motor bolts was missing and the other was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed that the failure was linked the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,912.
I was driving my 2013 ford fusion and the power steering stopped working. There was no warning prior. The power steering assist warning appeared and I am not unable to drive the vehicle. There currently an active recall for 2013 ford fusions but my vehicle does not qualified and I believe it should. I have replaced the engine and transmission and there were active recalls on those issues and my car did not qualify the recall. I believe my car should qualify for the current power steering recall.
My car has been flashing a “Power Steering Assist Fault” message since I bought it. Lately, it’s been flashing the warning more frequently. I purchased the vehicle new
Power steering assist light appears and you lose power steering which is hard to turn the wheel at all. I’ve had it looked in to and they say it’s a steering problem for years in them models
Service bulletins that may apply
- 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration,...
- When connecting the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford...
- Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises
- When hooking up the vehicle communication module (VCM) and integrated diagnostic system (IDS) to the dlc...
- TSB contains an owner notification letter
- Ford/lincoln: power steering control module (PSCM) is exhibiting U0415 diagnostic trouble code (DTC), but...
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
Recall number 19V632000 · Recall details
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- 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, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
- Risk
- If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more 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 on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.
Recall number 15V250000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured April 19, 2013, through April 23, 2013. The steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clip. If the clip is missing, components inside the steering gear may become dislodged inside the gear assembly.
- Risk
- This could result in impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S06. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 13V232000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2013 Ford Fusion power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2013 Ford Fusion?
174 of 1,793 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford Fusion (10%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
How much does it cost to fix loss of power steering on the 2013 Ford Fusion?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,000 (median of 16 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Ford Fusion?
There are 3 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2013 Ford Fusion
Door locks 171Overheating 168Stalling 143Check engine light 113Fire or smoke 88Loss of power 77Engine failure 58Jerking 45Steering lock-up 38Airbag light 36Won't shift 33Seat belt 29Won't start 29No deployment 26ABS 22Hesitation 22Backup camera 17Fuel pump 17Headlights 17Transmission failure 17Misfire 16Harsh shifting 15Wipers 15Slipping 13Shudder 12Brake failure 11Adaptive cruise 10Fuel gauge 10Fuel leak 10Grinding brakes 9Fuel smell 9Screen failure 7Warning lights 7Ball joint 6Battery drain 6Knocking 5Key fob 5Lane assist 5Water leak 5
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