2015 FORD FUSION Steering Problems

I have lost power steering in the vehicle. The dash is popping up Service Advance Trac and Hill assist unavailable. I was looking into sensors and rack and pinion when I seen a recall, 19S26, which was listed for 2013-2016 ford fusions and Lincolns, but the recall isn’t specific to my VIN. As of now, the dealership of course won’t fix what is an expensive repair, although it does appear that my car should be included. The information cited salt corrosion in winter as a contributor. It is now late December in Northeast Ohio.

I changed my battery at 105,000 miles with everything working fine electronically for my 2015 Fusion. Been a great car up to this issue. After installing the correct battery, the power steering turned off and hasn't come back on. Took to dealership, they replaced a connection cable at their suggestion and still were unable to reset the power steering. That's where it should have ended tho. They want me to further come back to run more tests??? Something seems very defective to me and from social media reports of other Fusion owners and the nhtsa investigations, a power steering recall should be warranted. I have been a car owner for 40 years and never experienced this inconvenience. I think Ford is getting away with inferior electronics and passing the expense back to the consumer. It should be an easy fix but not one at $4000 (getting a new steering rack) just to change a battery?? :-( Please help!

The vehicle exhibited sudden loss of steering. Broken bolts on steering rack were discovered and vehicle was taken to dealer. Dealer bluespringsford.com refuses to fix vehicle under recall.

Bolt on power steering unit corroded off

Complete loss of power steering/ABS/Traction Control

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall repair for the power steering module. The recall repair was completed, and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to another dealer to be serviced for an alternator replacement. The contact stated that while at the dealer, the vehicle was started, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off. The vehicle was diagnosed with power steering module failure. The contact was informed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to have the vehicle towed back to the dealer where the recall repair for the power steering module was completed. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer who completed the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the repair was not eligible for coverage under warranty for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown. 's

While driving “steering fault. Service now” light illuminated. Next steering wheel locked up and displayed “steering loss stop safely” and “advance service trac”. Car could not be steering and had to be towed, now shop says rack and pinion needs replaced

Power steering rack is completely destroyed and not safe to drive. I see recalls for other fusions for power steering , but not the 2015 fusion. I think this needs to be investigated.

Got an "Steering Assist Fault" indication on my dash and I can no longer turn my steering wheel. This is a well documented recall with older models but mine was not included in the recall. I've taken it to the local dealer and been told it will require replacement of the entire assembly. Older online reports said this was a $2,200 repair. I was just quoted $2,900 by the dealer. This is outrageous. Ford should not be allowed to get away with this. They positioned the electric steering motor (with enclosed electronics) next to the exhaust manifold. The electronics can't handle the heat being so close even with the stupid heat shield between the two. The recall should be extended to all Ford vehicles that use this technology.

The contact's niece owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his niece was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure occurred while his niece was making a right turn. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that in May 2024, NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V167000 (Steering) and 19V632000 (Steering) recall repairs were completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. In addition, the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately, 93,326.

Mileage: 93,326

Power steering went out and has a recall for it on the website but under the car doesn't, have it but it went out all of sudden

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel began to wobble continuously. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering). The contact stated the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with steering gear motor which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

I took my vehicle into dealer because the steering was not smooth. It appeared to be hanging up and at times difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. The problem was diagnosed by the dealer as being “internal” to the steering rack. The vehicle only has 26,000 miles on it. A search of recalls was completed on the vehicle and two recalls were completed for “corrosion” to the steering box. One recall in 2015 and one in 2018. These recalls were performed on vehicles operating in states such as my own (Northeast Ohio) where road salt could cause the corrosion. I suspect that the corrosion entered my steering rack and is affecting the steering of the vehicle. Since two recalls were done involving the steering mechanism, maybe the whole mechanism should be replaced, as how can we be certain that the corrosion was limited to just the outside of the mechanism.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic power steering failed to function properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the rack and pinion. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 82,000.

Mileage: 82,000

While attempting to pull out of a parking space, the electric power steering was not functioning properly and it was very difficult to turn the wheel. Warning lights were illuminated for "Hill Start Assist Not Available", "Service AdvanceTrac", and "Steering Assist Fault Service Required". The vehicle was undrivable and this could have been dangerous had this failed while driving. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, which replaced "faulty steering rack and rusted clamp" in addition to corresponding bolts. The car's mileage was 49,466. This appears to be the same problem as NHTSA complaints #11569485, #11569595, and others. Similarly, this failure seems related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering), which applies to other 2015 Ford Fusions, but not this specific VIN for unclear reasons. Ford was notified of the failure but said the only recourse was to file a complaint with the NHTSA.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Steering Loss Imminent," message was displayed. The contact became aware that electric power steering assist was inoperable after parking the vehicle. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the steering gear. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Mileage: 80,000

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel locked. The message “Steering Locked. Stop Safely” was displayed. The contact exited the highway, and the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound and decelerated independently. Additionally, the steering wheel shuddered significantly. The contact drove to a parking lot and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering suspension and the steering column were locked. The dealer determined that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Mileage: 108,000

The steering wheel locked while driving the vehicle and warning lights immediately came on advising "Hillstart Assist Not Available" and "Service AdvanceTrac" leaving the vehicle undrivable and in a dangerous position. The steering wheel then began making mechanical whirring sounds and jerking left and right on its own. There were no warning lights or signs prior to this issue happening while driving, the issue was confirmed by the two truck driver who rescued the vehicle as well as the mechanic who tried to fix the car. Mechanic advises this car has a recall for this issue for vehicle's year, make and model, and state, but Ford says it does not apply to the vehicle. Mechanic disagrees and believes this to be a gross safety issue.

Mileage: 149,543

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to pull out of a parking space, she was unable to turn the steering wheel. The contact became aware that the electric power steering assist was not functioning properly. The Hill Start Assist and Service Advance Traction Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the steering gear motor. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Mileage: 150,000

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the ABS, air bag, and parking brake warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the windshield wipers and indicators started working erratically. Additionally, the electronic power steering was not functioning properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.

Mileage: 51,000

a component of the power steering system has been damaged/become dislodged and my car no longer has power steering. The fix is very expensive, and there is an open recall for 2015 Ford Fusions, yet somehow mine is not covered.

Mileage: 133,607

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering became firm, making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The contact drove over an elevated surface, and the Hill Ascend Assist and EVAP system warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering assist had failed, and the electric power steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The VIN was not available.

Mileage: 95,000

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving the 10 MPH, the contact attempted to make a left turn, but the vehicle failed to respond. The ADAS system and the Service Advancetrac warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the racking and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Mileage: 94,000

My 2015 Ford Fusion, which has under 76,000 miles, started making a noise and took more effort than usual to take a turn- and once turned (both sides), took a lot of effort to get back into neutral position. I brought the car to Jack Madden Ford in Norwood, MA, where they ran diagnostics on it- the steering column needs to be replaced. My concern is that there was a recall placed on some 2015 Ford Fusions (Ford recall #15S14) which dealt with steering gear attachment bolts. This was not a recall under my VIN, but I'm suspecting that it should have been- especially since this car has low mileage for a 2015 vehicle and is only driven locally. That recall specifically mentioned in states with inclement weather where salt is used on the roads which could wear down the bolts (MA is one of these states). I have brought my car to the Ford dealership for every oil change/recall/repair needed- I can't think of any reason this should have happened, other than a defect in the vehicle.

My 2015 Ford Fusion has only 75,000 miles on it. Last week, I noticed that my car was making a noise when turning the steering wheel. It started taking more effort to take turns, and my steering wheel did not make a smooth transition back after taking a turn. I brought my car to the Ford dealership, and they ran diagnostics- my car needs the steering column replaced.

Driving on free way and steering wheel stock and can't turn nether way

The steering mount bolts (as related to recall 19S26) have corroded & broken off. This has been confirmed by the local Ford dealership. This has caused a very loud noise when turning the steering wheel, as well as the steering slipping/becoming stiffer. This can lead to no control over steering at all in the vehicle. I brought the vehicle into the local ford dealership immediately, & there was some confusion over what recalls were covered. I got it back & the issue had not been fixed, & that is when we realized the recall does not cover the state where I live. Ford has stated this recall does not cover the state I am in (SD) but does cover the vehicle in the neighboring state of MN (of which I live 20 miles from the border). My dealership has tried to speak with ford to petition them to cover this recall, & they are refusing. In addition to that, this vehicle has been in MN every other month or so, has had most service done to the vehicle in MN as well.

I was driving on the freeway yesterday, about 70mph driving conditions were good, it was sunny and warm, and traffic was flowing regularly, and I felt as thought something gave way or loosened up because the car and steering ability were not in synch. I was then approaching a congested area and needed to slow down but the brakes did not brake as fast as they should of and I almost smashed right into the car in front of me. There felt like a disconnection between the brakes, the steering, and the entire car. I have keep my care well maintained and do not miss my regular maintenance appointments. I just had it smogged, with a change of oil and 80k inspection. The tires were checked and everything was ok. There were no indicator lights or alerts however, I do have a light that will not shut off and i was told subject to a recall. It's the front fog lights? or running lights? its the front lights not head lights but the ones the side. That light doesn't impact my driving ability. This is a very unsafe and frightening experience and I would like it investigated before someone really gets hurt.

The Power Steering Assist Fault went out on the car and this is a common problem with ford fusion. The worse’s connected to the transmission became loose. This has cost me money from the dealership.

Mileage: 134,192

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel drifted to the left while depressing the brake pedal, and excessive force was needed to maneuver the steering wheel. The air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer on numerous occasions, where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on four separate occasions, where it was diagnosed that a wheel alignment was needed; however, after the alignment was completed, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that all tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to Kings Ford (9555 Kings Auto Mall Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249), where it was diagnosed that another alignment was needed; however, the failure persisted after the repair. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the mechanic related the failure to the recall; however, the dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to apply the parking brake whenever parking the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Mileage: 50,000

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The steering fault message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the steering gear motor had detached. The mechanic replaced the steering gear motor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Mileage: 115,000

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that he was able to veer to the side of the road although the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The traction control and the hill park assist warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that one of the steering gear motor bolts was missing and another one was fractured. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) since the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Mileage: 150,000

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn with the power steering assist warning light and electrical steering failure warning light being illuminated. The following day the steering wheel had completely seized. The contact found notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 (Steering) and believed that the failure was related to the recall. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer stated that the steering gear motor bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel became firm with the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the dealer stated that the power steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 175,000. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired. They believe that this failure is similar to other Ford vehicles that were covered under recall #19V63000 regarding the steering gear.

Mileage: 175,000

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while reversing at his residence there was an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel while turning. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the steering gear bolt and assembly to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called a local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) repair was completed by the previous owner. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized, with the power steering assist fault and two other unknown messages displayed on the instrument panel. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) which she linked to the failure. Both the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, and both stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Mileage: 127,000

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while making a turn, the steering wheel became stiff without any warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a parked vehicle and the front fender was damaged. The contact shut down the vehicle and when the contact restarted the vehicle, the steering wheel was still stiff, the traction control warning light illuminated, and the steering loose stop safety warning message illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Mileage: 108,000

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at approximately 7 MPH leaving a parking lot, the power steering failed to operate as needed. The power steering assist and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering gear motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign: 19V632000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Mileage: 48,000

Knocking sounds started happening when turning steering wheel. Confirmed by independent mechanic and Rodman Ford dealership to need power steering rack/electric motor. Recall for this problem on other 2015 Ford fusions but my VIN is not included. I have been told this is a serious safety issue and it should be covered.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon acceleration, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The power steering assist fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under a recall. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V6320000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Mileage: 93,000

Drove the car last on 1/18/2023, no issues with steering whatsoever; never saw a warning light on dash. Then on 1/19/2023, I had to go to work and attempted to make the trip. Upon turning the key the car started but the dash illuminated two warnings. [STEERING-ASSIST FAULT-SERVICE REQUIRED] [SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC] I had not experienced any issues prior to this. Now the cars steering is very difficult to steer. Apparently, some drivers have experienced this while driving, this could be very dangerous and investigated as this could be lethal in certain circumstances. There was a recall for bolts, to my best of knowledge this was fully completed by a local registered Ford dealership. This causes me worry and I think Ford should look into this or at the least perform a complimentary assessment of what is going on and offer some solutions to such an issue that apparently is not uncommon.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering and the steering wheel seized. The "Power Steering Service” message was displayed. The contact stated that she was able to drive the vehicle back to the residence. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Mileage: 109,000

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel at slow speeds, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was under recall prior for the power steering failure; however, the recall had previously been repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled to service vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Mileage: 108,000

Brake line delaminated - had to replace after brakes went out completely. Paid out of pocket for repair after tow. Power assist steering stopped working abruptly. Had bolts replaced for earlier recall related to salt in states with winter conditions which could cause this exact issue of the power steering to fail. Hill assist is also not working.

Even after earlier repair for recall for potential steering failure, exact same problem occured while driving. Significant loss of control. Rack and pinion steering required to be replaced.

The electric steering motor mounting bolts to the steering rack corroded and snapped off causing the vehicle to loose steering. This is a huge safety concern! If this would happen at freeway speeds it would cause a serious accident or even loss of life. Ford Motor Company had a recall for this concern for the same model year we own but Ford Customer Service told me that by the vin number our Ford Fusion was not included in the recall. What had happened is the exact same concern for the recall. At the present time this vehicle we own can not be driven ! I believe Ford’s recall number is 19S26. There is lots of information on the internet about this concern. I can’t understand why Ford Fusions from 2013 thru 2016 are involved in this recall but not all of them since all the steering racks on the Ford Fusions are of the same design. It’s a very costly repair if the owner can not get assistance from Ford. Please look into this matter. Thank you

Steering Rack was faulty in the car, causing there to be no powersteering which makes the vehicles extremely hard to maneuver while in motion. hill assist and traction control warnings popped up and vehicle makes electronic like noises as you turned the wheel. Vehicles has been taken to an independent service center and issue has been confirmed. Looking at various forums, message boards, and speaking with my mechanic this is not an uncommon issue with Ford vehicles.

Driving along around town and the power steering suddenly went out causing the car to steer very hard.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving and making a turn in the driveway, the steering wheel locked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box bolt was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

Mileage: 71,000

My car has approximately 97,000 miles on it. For the last 6 months, I've been getting alerts on my dashboard ("Service Advance Trak", "Hill Start Not Available", and one or two others). This happens at slow speeds and fast also when turning. When these alerts start, I lose power steering. I've also noticed that when I apply brakes at slow speeds, the ABS engages for a few seconds. I was told by the dealer that I needed a new battery but that was not the issue. I was driving with my kids in the car and it happen mid driving on the highway. I almost got into a serious accident but was able to gain control in enough time to steer out the way. This is a very dangerous issue and I see that it has been recalled but only on vehicles up North due to possible salt and water erosion with the snow. Now the dealership is suggesting to replace it costing 1800. This is absolutely ridiculous.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the power steering assist failed and the contact had to manually steer the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 70,100.

Mileage: 70,100

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, power steering failed to cause him to be unable to turn properly. The contact stated that the loss of power steering caused him to slide off the road, however, he was able to brake and avoid a crash. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 (Power steering) as a possible solution. The failure mileage was 53,000.

Mileage: 53,000

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall for the steering wheel attachment bolt failure. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel inadvertently locked. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion steering had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Mileage: 176,000

The car was being driven 30-40 MPH. There were no warning lights on and no prior issues. Power steering failed preventing the car from being steered. Luckily the road was straight and no cars were around. Car was stopped blocking the lane it was in. If the road was curving or traffic was around a crash would have been unavoidable. At time of failure lights started to flash including the message 'POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT". Car was towed to dealer. Steering gear replaced at a cost of $2,997. Mileage on the car was 53,000 miles

THE EXACT PROBLEM WITH THE RECALL 15S14 HAPPENED TO MY 2015 FORD FUSION ENERGI. FOR SOME REASON MINE IS NOT LISTED EVEN THOUGH IT FITS THE DATES, MAKE AND MODEL OF THE RECALL AND THE EXACT PROBLEM AS THE RECALL. I HAD TO HAVE THE STEERING GEAR MOTOR REPLACED BECAUSE THE BOLTS CORRODED OFF. CAN WE GET MY VIN ADDED AND REIMBURSED.

FOR NO REASON AT ALL THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT NEEDS SERVICED CONTINUOUSLY COMES ON WHILE DRIVING OR SITTING STILL MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. HAS NOTICED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG FORD VEHICLES MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 100000 MILES ON IT. THERE'S NO RHYME OR REASON WHEN IT HAPPENS OR ANY WARNING. COULD MAKE A CAR CRASH A VERY REAL POSSIBILITY.

Mileage: 92,000

2015 FORD FUSION WITH 85,000 MILES HAD STEERING GEAR FAIL. VEHICLE ALREADY HAD RECALL FOR CORROSION ON STEERING BOX BOLTS. STEERING GEARS ARE BUILT FOR 10/12/15 YEARS AND THIS FAILED IN UNDER 6 YEARS. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. MY SON WAS DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING SHUT DOWN AND THE VEHICLE DRIVES AS IF IT DOESN'T HAVE POWER STEERING. THE TSC OFF AND TSC INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE LIT UP ON THE DASH.

Mileage: 84,950

SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT MESSAGE ON DASHBOARD SCREEN

Mileage: 41,000

POWER STEERING MAKES LOUD THUNKING SOUNDS WHENEVER I TURN RIGHT OR LEFT, WHETHER CAR IS MOVING OR STOPPED. IT'S COMING FROM THE STEERING RACK MECHANISM ITSELF.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT, SERVICE REQUIRED AND SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AS THE VEHICLE SIMULTANEOUSLY LOSS POWER STEERING FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONTACT'S WIFE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V250000 (STEERING) WHICH HE LINKED TO THE FAILURE. NIELSEN FORD (375 NJ-23, WANTAGE, NJ 07461) WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

Mileage: 118,000

WHILE IAM DRIVING SOME TIME AIR BAGS IMAGE LIGHT UP ON THE SPEEDOMETER, COLLISION WARNING WILL ALSO LIGHT UP AND STEERING GETTING TIGHTER .THIS IS HAPPENING WHILE IAM DRIVING ON THE STREETS AND SOME TIME ITS HAPPENING ON FREEWAY TOO

Mileage: 140,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR MOTOR DETACHED FROM THE GEAR HOUSING. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V632000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 83,000.

Mileage: 83,000

MY VEHICLE'S BATTERY DRAINED OUT BECAUSE WE HADN'T BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE MUCH DUE TO COVID STAY-HOME ORDERS IN MICHIGAN AND STAYING AT HOME OVER THE HOLIDAYS. WE ROLLED IT OUT OF THE GARAGE AND JUMP STARTED IT IN THE DRIVEWAY, THEN LET IT RUN FOR AN HOUR TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY RATHER THAN DRIVING IT BECAUSE OUR POWER STEERING AND ADVANCE TRAC WERE SHOWING FAULT MESSAGES AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE MESSAGES DIDN'T GO AWAY AFTER WE TURNED IT OFF AND RESTARTED IT. WE EVEN LEFT IT OVERNIGHT AND TRIED THE NEXT MORNING. THE MESSAGES ARE AS FOLLOWS: LOW BATTERY FEATURES TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC THERE ARE ALSO TWO WARNING LIGHTS SHOWING A CAR SKIDDING, ONE WITH THE TEXT "OFF" UNDER IT. I BELIEVE THESE ARE THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS. LOOKING ON THE INTERNET, I SEE THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS FOR STEERING PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST SYSTEMS HTTPS://WWW.CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG/CAR-RECALLS-DEFECTS/FORD-RECALLS-SEDANS-AND-SUVS-STEERING-PROBLEM/ HTTP://WWW.FORDPROBLEMS.COM/EPAS/ I CONTACTED FORD TO SEE IF THEY COULD PROVIDE SOME ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE. THERE DON'T SEEM TO BE ANY RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ISSUE FOR MY VEHICLE'S VIN. THEY SUGGESTED I TRY TURNING IT OFF AND TURNING IT ON AGAIN (A "KEY CYCLE") TO SEE IF IT WOULD RESET, WHICH I HAVE DONE A FEW TIMES WITH NO SUCCESS. THEY THEN SUGGESTED TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING WITH THE STEERING WHEEL BEING SO DIFFICULT TO TURN, SO WILL NEED TO HAVE IT TOWED. I ALSO I FEAR I COULD BE EXPENSIVE TO GET THIS FIXED IF FORD DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THIS AS A SERVICE ISSUE. I THOUGHT I SHOULD DOCUMENT THIS IN CASE OTHER VEHICLE OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND THIS IS IN FACT A SYSTEMATIC ISSUE, NOT AN ISOLATED CASE.

Mileage: 74,815

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY I-45 WHEN SHE ENCOUNTERED SOME SNOW. THE STEERING ASSIST LIGHT, THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT AND ADVANCE TRAC LIGHT CAME ON. POWER WAS LOST TO THE STEERING WHEEL MAKING IT EXTREMELY HARD FOR HERE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAULT MAYBE A WHEEL SENSOR OR SOME OTHER COMPONENT CAUSING THIS TO HAPPEN. I REALLY DON'T KNOW. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND NO POLICE WAS INVOLVE.

Mileage: 140,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN OR SNOW WITH THE TEMPERATURE BELOW 50 DEGREES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V704000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Mileage: 50,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON START OF THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED WITH THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS NEEDED TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INITIALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DID NOT HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO MURRAY MOTORS LOCK HAVEN (910 BELLEFONTE AVE, LOCK HAVEN, PA 17745) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V250000 (STEERING) WHICH HE LINKED TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000.

Mileage: 47,000

THE RPMS REV AND SHIFTING HESITATES. WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, WENT TO DRIVE OFF FROM LIGHT AND IT STALLED IN INTERSECTION AS IT WAS STUCK IN GEAR AND FINALLY WENT INTO GEAR. IT SLOW, HARD SHIFTS AT USUAL TIMES. THE STALLING HAPPENS OUT OF THE BLUE. I DO NOT GO FAR BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT FROM IT STALLING IN GEAR! I'VE PUT SO MUCH MONEY ON TRANNY WORK, THIS IS RIDICULOUS TO NOT HAVE A SAFE VEHICLE AND HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT BEING STRANDED.

Mileage: 123,018

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR POWER STEERING WAS LOST WHILE TURNING. I ALMOST RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL MY STEERING WHEEL FAST ENOUGH EVEN THOUGH IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN

Mileage: 57,500

FUSE CONTINUES TO POP. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A GROCERY STORE AND AFTER THE SHOPPING THE VEHICLE STARTED UP BRIEFLY THEN DIED. WE CHANGED THE FUSE AT THE PARKING LOT BUT IT POPPED THE FUSE AGAIN. WE ENDED UP HAVING IT TOWED. THE MECHANIC BELIEVES IT IS A FUEL PUMP ISSUE OR WIRING TO THE FUEL PUMP. WE ARE ON MILITARY ORDERS IN ITALY AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REACH FORD TO AUTHORIZE REPAIR SINCE WE DO HAVE A VALID EXTENDED WARRANTY. ITALIAN FORD DEALERS WILL NOT WORK ON AMERICAN SPEC CARS. WE HAVE A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO HAS ACCESS TO FORD BUT NEEDS THE AUTHORIZATION CODE IN ORDER TO START REPAIRS AND RECALLS. WE ARE GETTING THE RUN AROUND WITH FORD'S CUSTOMER SERVICE HOTLINES AND NO ONE SEEMS TO BE WILLING TO HELP. WE CANNOT SHIP THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE STATES WITH ACTIVE RECALLS ON IT. THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY BROKE DOWN CURRENTLY. WE ARE UPSET ON HOW FORD SUPPORTS ITS MILITARY!

Mileage: 65,000

I WAS DRIVING AT APPX 30 MPH ON A CITY STREET, UPON STARTING TO STOP, I HEAR A LOUD NOISE AND I LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER MY CAR. THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR TO THE RACK AND PINION BROKE AND LEFT ME WITH NO STEERING CAPABILITIES. FORD ISSUED A RECALL (15S14) FOR THIS BOLT CORROSION PROBLEM. IT WAS REPLACED IN 2016, HOWEVER THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN AND UPON INSPECTING BOLT IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS IN FACT CORRODED AND CRACKED 3/4 OF THE WAY BEFORE THE FINAL BREAK. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITHIN THE FUSION LINE OF CARS, THE RECOMMENDED "FIX" ACTION THAT WAS TAKEN IS NOT ADEQUATE TO MITIGATE THIS PROBLEM FROM FURTHER HAPPENING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSING SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES TO DRIVERS WHO ASSUME THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN "FIXED" BECAUSE THEY'VE TAKEN THEIR CAR IN FOR RECALL MEASURES. THIS ISSUE WILL CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE OR LOSS OF LIFE IF NOT REMEDIED BY FORD IMMEDIATELY.

Mileage: 109,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT TURN THE POWER STEERING CEASED WITH SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 62,000.

Mileage: 62,000

STEERING SYSTEM HAS COMPLETELY LOCKED ON INITIAL STARTING VEHICLE. CAR WILL SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE, BUT WILL NOT STEER LEFT OR RIGHT. THIS HAPPENED ON TWO OCCASIONS, 2/14 AND 15/2020. STEERING WILL ONLY BECOME OPERATIONAL AFTER CAR HAS BECOME HEATED, AFTER APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. THIS ALL HAPPENED EARLY MORNING HOUR OF TEMPERATURE OF APPROXIMATELY 8 DEGREES. THIS ALSO HAPPENED ON MY LAST FORD FUSION 2010, WHICH I TRADED IN FOR THIS FORD FUSION.

Mileage: 48,200

MY CAR WAS PARKED AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON I DIDN'T HAVE POWER STEERING. IT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED A FORD DEALER (DOVI MOTORS, CORTLAND, NY) AS MY POWER STEERING GEAR MOTOR DETACHED DUE TO THE BOLTS CORRODING THAT RESULTED IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND UNSAFE DRIVING. THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL FOR THE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL OF MY CAR FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE BUT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL (NUMBER 19S26). THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE RE-EVALUATED TO PREVENT INJURY TO OTHERS AFFECTED.

Mileage: 99,057

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING RACK WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO ASSISTANCE OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM GROCERY SHOPPING WHEN I LOST CONTROL OVER STEERING. THE MOMENT WHEN I LOST CONTROL WAS DURING MY SLIGHT RIGHT TURN MOVING AT SPEED OF ABOUT 30MPH I DID NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AT THE MOMENT BECAUSE I WAS MORE FOCUSED TO NOT HIT ANYONE PRESENR AT THAT MOMENT ON THE ROAD. GOOD THING IS THAT SCHOOL ACROSS THE ROAD WAS CLOSED BECAUSE TIMING WHEN THIS HAPPEN WAS AROUND THE TIME WHEN PARENTS USUALLY PICK THEIR KIDS FOR SCHOOL. AFTER I PARKED CAR I INVESTIGATE TO SEE WHAT HAD HAPPEN. THERE WERE THREE MESSAGES INDICATING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG: 1. STEERING ASSIST FAULT - SERVICE REQUIRED, 2. SERVICE ADVANCETRAC AND 3. HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE. I WAS SEARCHING TODAY TO SEE OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIANCE AND RESULTS WERE POSITIVE A LOT OF CASES LIKE THIS ONE. THINGS THAT ALL REPORTS HAVE IN COMMON IS THAT ALL OWNERS NEEDED TO PAY TO FIX CAR NO OPTION FOR RECAL. EVENTHOUGH THAT MODELS LIKE THIS ONE USED TO HAVE SEVERAL THINGS THAT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED ON SIMILAT THINGS IN THE PAST.

Mileage: 69,407

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND JIGGLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COWLES PARKWAY FORD (703-986-5500, LOCATED AT 13779 NOBLEWOOD PLZ, WOODBRIDGE, VA 22193) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS RECOMMENDED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,002.

Mileage: 65,002

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT WENT TO JOE HOLLAND CHEVROLET & IMPORTS (210 MACCORKLE AVE SW, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25303, (304) 744-1561) WITHOUT HER VEHICLE AND WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V632000 (STEERING). THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER. THE CONTACT WENT TO TODD JUDY FORD (1900 PATRICK ST PLAZA, CHARLESTON, WV 25387, (304) 344-1601) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ONLY RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH HER VEHICLE WAS FOR THE TAKATA AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A COST ESTIMATE FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ONLY RECALL THEY FOUND ON THE VEHICLE WAS FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 40,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY ACTIVATED AND BOUNCED UP AND DOWN. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS SHUT OFF AND THE GAUGES STOPPED WORKING. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

Mileage: 58,000

I STARTED MY CAR TO GO TO WORK THIS MORNING. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED IN PLACE. MY DASHBOARD INDICATED TWO WARNINGS: 1) STEERING ASSIST FAULT. SERVICE REQUIRED. 2) SERVICE ADVANCE TRACTION. I SEE THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER STEERING COMPLAINTS FOR THIS MODEL. MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY 31,351 MILES

Mileage: 31,351

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V250000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LARRY H. MILLER SUPER FORD SALT LAKE CITY (LOCATED AT 1340 S. 500 W, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84115, (801) 783-4473) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING ASSEMBLY AND AN UNKNOWN WIRE FOR THE POWER TRAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND UNSECURED TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V167000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

Mileage: 81,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND UNSECURED TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V167000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

Mileage: 81,000

THE STEERING IS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN TURN IT 1 WAY OR THE OTHER. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD 2 BOLTS ARE BROKEN ON THE STEERING GEAR MOTOR. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL #15S14 FROM FORD TO TAKE CARE OF THIS AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO DO THE WORK. TOOK TO FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID THE RECALL IS NOT IN MY STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA AND THAT I'D HAVE TO PAY $1800 TO HAVE IT FIXED. THE CAR HAS LESS THEN 36,000 MILES AND IS OUT OF THE WARRANTY AND NOT HAPPY THAT IT DOES NOT INCLUDE EVERY FORD FUSION IN THAT YEAR. HAVE CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HAVE JUST POND ME OFF. THE CAR IS PARKED AS DON'T DARE DRIVE IT!!!

Mileage: 35,944

MOVED MY TRANSMISSION FROM DRIVE TO PARK AND IT GOT STUCK IN PARK. TRIED TO MOVE IT BACK TO DRIVE BUT TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT. IN CAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TO DRIVE BUT IT DOESN'T MOVE

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN, THE ABILITY TO STEER BECAME DIFFICULT AND "POWER STEERING ASSIST" APPEARED ON THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN DROVE HOME AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Mileage: 65,000

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR, I FELT MY STEERING GETTING HARD, THEN A WARNING CAME ON SAYING " STEERING SERVICE NOW" , EXITED THE FREEWAY CAME TO A STOP MY CAR TURNED OFF, TURNED IT BACK ON AND THIS WARNING CAME ON "STEERING LOSS" MY POWER STEERING WAS LOCKED AND VERY HARD FOR ME TO MANEUVER OFF THE ROAD.

Mileage: 135,000

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH I SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING. DISPLAY POPPED UP WITH MESSAGES ABOUT POWER STEERING, STABILITY CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL, LANE KEEPING. LIMPED HOME SLOWLY REQUIRING EXTREME FORCE TO STEER. NOT SURE WHAT IS NEXT, BUT I HAVE READ OF OTHERS HAVING SAME PROBLEMS.

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING SEIZED. BRANDON FORD (LOCATED AT 9090 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619, (813) 246-3673) WAS CALLED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V167000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.

Mileage: 52,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT. ALSO, THE STEERING ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A GAP IN THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WOODHOUSE FORD SOUTH (2288 OSAGE RANCH BLVD, PLATTSMOUTH, NE 68048, (402) 296-9000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BOLTS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V167000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.

Mileage: 50,000

UNKNOWN CAUSE FOR POWER STEERING FAILURE AT 61,000 MILES

Mileage: 61,000

POWER STEERING MOTOR BOLTS CORRODED AND BROKE AT 65,000 MILES. THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME OF A PREVIOUS FORD RECALL BEING SAFETY RECALL 15S14. HOWEVER, THIS RECALL ONLY EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 13TH, 2015, WHEREAS MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED ON MARCH 24TH, 2015. BASED ON THIS TECHNICALITY FORD REFUSED TO COVER MY VEHICLE'S NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND I NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HAD THIS HAPPENED ON THE THRUWAY IT IS VERY LIKELY I WOULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THERE IS AN ATTACHED INVOICE ATTACHED FOR THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIR, THE COST OF THE REPAIR TOTALED $1,878.53.

Mileage: 64,900

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE TRANSMISSION CORD AND STATED THAT THE GEARS FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAD IT TOWED HOME. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V167000 (STEERING) AND 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MAPLECREST FORD LINCOLN (2800 SPRINGFIELD AVE, VAUXHALL, NJ 07088, (908) 964-7700) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 47,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS FAULTY AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED MANY TIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN. THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MEDFORD FORD (186 NJ-70, MEDFORD, NJ 08055, (888) 508-9703), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,319.

Mileage: 59,319

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT, SERVICE REQUESTED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO (RUB FORD INC, 219 LIBERTY ST, GARDNER, IL 60424, (818)-237-2901) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT AN INVESTIGATION WOULD BE PERFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,810.

Mileage: 37,810

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT, SERVICE REQUESTED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO (RUB FORD INC, 219 LIBERTY ST, GARDNER, IL 60424, (818)-237-2901) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING RACK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT AN INVESTIGATION WOULD BE PERFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,810.

Mileage: 37,810

DRIVING STEERING ELETRIC WENT OUT WITH OUT ANY WARNING KINGSPORT TN TOOK IT TO FORD THEY TOLD US WHAT WRONG

Mileage: 36,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING COLUMN SEIZED AND THE POWER ASSIST FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PORTAGE FORD (3013 COUNTY HWY CX, PORTAGE, WI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

Mileage: 41,000

MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A CITY STREET AT A BRAKING SPEED OF ABOUT 5 MPH. I HAD NO STEERING CONTROL AND HAD I BEEN GOING FASTER, ON IN TRAFFIC, OR ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH IT WOULD LIKELY HAVE BEEN CATASTROPIC. IN APRIL 2018 I TOOK THE CAR TO MY DEALERSHIP COMPLAINING OF A FREQUENT BUT INCONSTANT "ROAR" COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. AFTER TESTING NOTHING WAS FOUND. I EXPERIENCED THE SAME "ROAR" A COUPLE OF TIMES AFTER. WHEN I LOST STEERING CONTROL I TRIED SHIFTING GEARS FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE AND GOT A VERY SHORT WHEEL RESPONSE, BUT LOST IT WITHIN 3 SECONDS. I PURSUED THIS REPETITIVE PROCESS AND, AFTER A DOZEN ATTEMPTS FINALLY GOT THE CAR OFF THE ROAD.

Mileage: 22,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN SEIZED AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO DRIVE HOME. PEARSON HONDA (14001 HULL ST RD, MIDLOTHIAN, VA) WAS CALLED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 22,000. **TR CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY 2015 FORD FUSION LOCKED WHEN MAKING A LOW SPEED LEFT TURN AT ABOUT 5MPH. THE STEERING BEING UNRELIABLE, A DEPUTY SHERIFF FOLLOW ME HOME (FOR SAFETY REASONS). THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY 2015 FORD FUSION LOCKED WHEN MAKING A LOW SPEED LEFT TURN AT ABOUT 5MPH. THE STEERING, BEING UNRELIABLE A DEPUTY SHERIFF FOLLOWED ME HOME (FOR SAFETY REASONS). THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED SEVERAL MORE TIMES BEFORE THE DEPUTY ARRIVED, ON SCENE. HALLS FORD-HYUNDAI COULD FIND NO PROBLEM, AFTER HAVING POSSESSION OF CAR FOR 5 DAYS. UPDATED 10/29/18*JB

Mileage: 22,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FIRST STARTED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE TO GET THE POWER STEERING TO UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

Mileage: 51,000

RECALL # 18S20: HELLO THERE MY SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING WHICH HAS BEEN NAMED IN A RECALL FAILED LAST THURSDAY. I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR AND THE CAR GOT STUCK IN PARK, HOWEVER THE CAR WAS ROLLING AND THE DISPLAY SAID THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL. I PUT THE BRAKE ON AND SET THE PARKING BRAKE BEFORE TURNING THE CAR OFF. I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND SURE ENOUGH THE SHIFTER CABLE WAS VISIBLE AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. I GOOGLED A PICTURE OF THE PART JUST TO CONFIRM AND WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT THE WHITE PIECES AND CORROSION THAT WERE LEFT BEHIND WERE REMNANTS OF THE CABLE BUSHING WHICH LOOKS LIKE A WHITE BEAD. THE RECALL NUMBER IS 18S20 AND THE NOTICE INSTRUCTS ME TO GO TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPLACED. I CONTACTED TWO LOCAL FORD DEALERS AS INSTRUCTED AND THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART. THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT ME WHEN ITS AVAILABLE AND THE HAVE NO ETA ON PART AVAILABILITY, HOWEVER MY VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE WHILE I AM WAITING. I AM A SINGLE PARENT WITH SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN AND I HAVE TO WORK AND CANNOT AFFORD A RENTAL AND THERE ARE NO LOANER CARS BEING OFFERED. I HAVE TWO JOBS AND I HAD TO RESIGN FROM ONE JOB DUE TO THE INCONVENIENCE AS THE HOURS ARE LATE AND THERE ISN'T ANY TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE AFTER A CERTAIN TIME.

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD WORK PROPERLY. IN ADDITION, THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE STEERING WHEEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (HEALEY FORD LINCOLN, 2528 ROUTE 17M, GOSHEN, NY 10924, (877) 706-3640) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,880.

Mileage: 72,880

RECALL NUMBER:18S20 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER:18V471 ON JULY 20,2018 APPROXIMATELY 3:45AM I PULLED IN A PARKING LOT I PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND WENT TO GET OUT OF MY VEHICLE AND MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS ALMOST RUNNING OVER MY FOOT AS I WAS EXITING MY VEHICLE , I IMMEDIATELY JUMPED BACK INSIDE TERRIFIED AND HELD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHILE HAVING AN PANIC ATTACK. I SAT FOR HOURS HOLDING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE BECAUSE I COULDN'T BREATHE AND COULDN'T THINK WHEN I FINALLY COULD CATCH MY BREATH AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALL ATTEMPTS I FINALLY GOT A RELATIVE ON THE PHONE AND ASKED WHAT TO DO, THEY SUGGESTED PUTTING MY EMERGENCY BRAKE ON UNTIL I COULD CONTACT MY DEALERSHIP WHICH DIDN'T OPEN UNTIL 9:30AM. AFTER TESTING I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL SAYING THE BUSHINGS THAT ATTACH THE SHIFTER CABLE TO THE TRANSMISSION HAD DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO BE IN PARK BUT STUCK IN REVERSE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS WITHOUT ME KNOWING BECAUSE I THINK IT'S IN PARK AND THERE'S NO SIGN OF ME KNOWING IT'S STUCK IN REVERSE EXCEPT WHEN IT STARTED TO ROLL AWAY AND ALMOST OVER ME AS I WAS GETTING OUT. THIS HAS BEEN SUCH AN BIG INCONVENIENCE FOR ME THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO MISS WORK FROM 7/20/2018-7/24/2018 BECAUSE I HAD NO TRANSPORTATION TO WORK (MY COMMUTE TO WORK IS 1.5 HOURS), MY SON WAS NOT ABLE TO GO TO CHILDCARE,ECT. AND FORD HAS OFFERED ME NO HELP BECAUSE THEY SAY THE REPLACEMENT BUSHINGS AREN'T EVEN IN PRODUCTION YET. FORD IS TELLING ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THE RECALL IS NOT ACTIVE YET SO NOW I HAVE TO LOSE MY JOB, ONLY INCOME, MY BILLS HAVE BECOME DELINQUENT DUE TO ME NOT HAVING TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORK THIS IS NOT RIGHT AND FORD SHOULD NOT TREAT CUSTOMERS THIS WAY AND SHOULD ACCOMMODATE ME UNTIL THEY FIGURE OUT A SOLUTION THIS RECALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN HANDLED IN A MORE TIMELY MANNER IM PAYING MONEY FOR A CAR AND I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION.

DEAD BATTERY AND NOW HAVE ISSUES WITH POWER STEERING ASSIST!

Mileage: 52,000

ON JULY 5TH WHEN I GOT IN MY VEHICLE TO GO TO WORK I TRIED TO START THE CAR AND AT FIRST IT WOULDN'T START. TRIED AGAIN AND THE CAR STARTED AND THEN MANY WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD. POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT AND TRACTION CONTROL ON. AND TOLD O SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.I TRIED BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE BUT STEERING WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND UNABLE TO STEER. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AFTER 5 DAYS WAS CALLED BACK AND WAS TOLD THE HE POWER STEERING RACK WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND THE BATTERY WAS BAD TOO. FOR A TOTAL COST OF $2600. FROM OTHER REPORTS ONLINE HIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY WITH FUSIONS. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE STEERING RACK BY MY MODEL WAS NOT INCLUDED. ONLY 42,000 MILES ON CAR WITH REGULAR DRIVING AND PARKED IN GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED THIS QUICKLY. IF I WAS DRIVING WHEN THIS HAPPENED I WOULD HAVE HAD NOT CONTROL AND MOST LIKELY WOULD HAVE CRASHED.

Mileage: 42,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V167000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER (RIVERTOWN FORD, 706-653-7420) WAS CALLED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES AND BACK PAIN THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INSURANCE LOT WHERE IT WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.

Mileage: 50,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V875000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 18V167000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED FELIX SABATES FORD LINCOLN AT (704) 552-2760 (7601 S BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273) AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V875000 (SEAT BELTS) AND PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V167000 (STEERING).

2015 FORD FUSION 'S' (EPAS) DEFECT. 50,200 MILES ON ODOMETER AT TIME OF OCCURRENCE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. FUSION'S 2.5L ENGINE (COLD) WOULD NOT START AFTER BEING AT REST FOR EIGHT HOURS. DISPLAY DEPICTED "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" AND "SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC". VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, EVEN WITH (PROPER) JUMP. ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING WAS VERY BRIGHT. TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT BATTERY WAS "GOING BAD" AND TOLD OF $2086.00 FIX TO THE EPAS (ALONE). I WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY HAVING ANY STEERING ISSUES OR CONCERNS. NOTIFIED FORD INC. AND WAS ISSUED A "CAS" CASE NUMBER AND TOLD TO LOOK FOR AN EMAIL FROM THEM IN TWO DAYS WITH THEIR RESOLUTION DECISION, IF ANY. I AM NOT OPTIMISTIC. VEHICLE WAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND ALWAYS GARAGED. SEVERAL OF MY SERVICE VISITS WERE AT MULTIPLE FORD DEALERSHIPS, SO MAYBE THAT WILL HELP MY CASE. A TWO THOUSAND DOLLAR REPAIR, ON A "GARAGE KEPT" THREE YEAR OLD CAR, WITH 50K MILES, ALBEIT OUT OF 3/36 WARRANTY, IS SIMPLY NOT ACCEPTABLE. LUCKILY, NO ONE IN MY FAMILY WAS INJURED/KILLED BY THIS DEFECT. SADLY, FORD'S REFUSAL TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM WILL OBVIOUSLY COST LIVES DOWN THE ROAD, DUE TO EPAS FAILURE, NOT TO MENTION FUTURE SALES.

Mileage: 50,200

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V167000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BOMMARITO FORD (675 DUNN RD, HAZELWOOD, MO 63042, (314) 895-0600) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AFTER JULY OF 2018 FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V167000 (STEERING) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. MAXWELL FORD (5000 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78745, (512) 443-5055) STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE LEFT AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ABILITY. THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT, BATTERY, TRACTION CONTROL, AND STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TRI LAKES FORD (180 STATE HWY T, BRANSON, MO) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V167000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 96,000. FORD RECALL NUMBER: 15S14, FORD RECALL NUMBER: 18S08. NHSTA RECALL BULLETIN:15V250000. NHSTA RECALL BULLETIN: 18V167000

Mileage: 96,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE LEFT AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ABILITY. THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT, BATTERY, TRACTION CONTROL, AND STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TRI LAKES FORD (180 STATE HWY T, BRANSON, MO) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V167000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 96,000. FORD RECALL NUMBER: 15S14, FORD RECALL NUMBER: 18S08. NHSTA RECALL BULLETIN:15V250000. NHSTA RECALL BULLETIN: 18V167000

Mileage: 96,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V250000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. SHEEHY FORD LINCOLN IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA RECALL 15V250; FORD RECALL 15S14. I BOUGHT THIS CAR APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS AGO AND THEY HAVE YET TO OFFER A REPAIR FOR THIS RECALL.

THE STEERING WHEEL HAS COME LOOSE. I HAVE HAD IT TIGHTENED AT LOCAL MECHANIC BUT IT HAS COME LOOSE AGAIN. MECHANIC ADVISED THE STEERING WHEEL BOLT HAD "BACKED" OUT. I AM CONCERNED THE STEERING WHEEL WILL COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. DATE OF OCCURRENCE BELOW IS ESTIMATE OF FIRST TIME NOTICED AND THE PROBLEM IS RECURRING.

Mileage: 31,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE SCREW THAT WAS HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL HAD COME OUT OF PLACE OR FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A REPAIR FACILITY FROM THE INDEPENDENT SOURCE WHO SOLD THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V250000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE MONTHS LATER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.

Mileage: 38,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING AND "STEERING LOSS, STOP SAFELY" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE REVERSE GEAR TO CORRECT THE FAILURE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CELLA FORD IN NEWBERN, NORTH CAROLINA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS UNDER RECALL, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.

Mileage: 70,000

STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME LOOSE. CAN EASILY MOVE UP AND DOWN AND SIDE TO SIDE.

Mileage: 146,000

THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND HAS VERY MUCH PLAY ALMOST ABOUT TO FALL OFF. IT WOULDN'T SURPRISE ME IF IT DID.

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS NOT SECURED PROPERLY. THE STEERING WHEEL FELT VERY LOOSE AND WOULD MOVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE, AND UP AND DOWN. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING BECAME MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

Mileage: 75,000

ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM FAILURE. CAR HARD TO TURN.

Mileage: 57,900

THE STEERING WILL IS LOOSE AND THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT JIGGLING UP AND DOWN/ SIDE TO SIDE. THIS IS NOT A TIRE OR BRAKE ISSUES. THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE AND WIGGLES EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS NOT RUNNING AND/OR IN PARK. THE CAR HAS ~38K MILES AND THIS PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT A MONTH AGO.

Mileage: 38,000

STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME EXTREMELY LOOSE AND VIABLE. IT MOVES BACK AND FORTH AND SIDEWAYS. HAPPENED RATHER SUDDENLY.

Mileage: 67,000

THE STEERING WHEEL HAS COME LOOSE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.

Mileage: 105,215

STEERING WHEEL CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND FEELS LOOSE. AFTER MANY MECHANIC SHOP TRIPS AND NEW TIRES. THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED.

Mileage: 36,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. BEFORE STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND WOULD PHYSICALLY MOVE APPROXIMATELY 1 TO 2 INCHES IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LAKE FORD IN LEWISTOWN, PA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BOLTS WERE FAULTY AND DID NOT HAVE THE PROPER TREAD TO SECURE THE STEERING WHEEL IN POSITION. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE BOLTS AND APPLYING A TREAD LOCK ADHESIVE TO THE BOLTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Mileage: 30,000

NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE.

Mileage: 91,000

MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING

Mileage: 22,000

I WAS DRIVING EARLIER THIS YEAR, TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY LOOSE. I WAS ABLE TO GET PULLED OVER WITH NO DAMAGE, BUT DID HAVE TO GET IT TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE STEERING WHEEL PUT BACK ON PROPERLY. I WAS CHARGED BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE SERVICE.

Mileage: 35,000

NOTICED THAT STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HOME FROM WORK FOR LUNCH AT 12:00 ON 10/27/17. ONLY WHEEL IS LOOSE- STEERING COLUMN IS LATCHED AND STATIONARY. WHEEL HAS AT LEAS 1/2" OF GIVE ON ALL SIDES.

Mileage: 55,400

THE STEERING BECAME A LITTLE WOBBLY OVER THE PAST TWO WEEKS AND ON SATURDAY 9/23)17 WHILE DRIVING TO ATHENS WENT TO TURN IN GAS STATION AND THE STEERING WHEEL FELL OFF IN MY LAP. MY INSURANCE AGENT HAPPENED TO BE RIDING IN THE DARK WHEN IT HAPPENED AS WAS MY GRANDSON. I HAVE AT LEAST 6 OTHER WITNESSES.

Mileage: 84,000

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR AT HIGHER SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. IT FEELS LIKE I HAVE TO WORK AT DRIVING THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 28,400

ON JULY 26, 2017 I EXPERIENCED A NEAR TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING OF MY 2015 FORD FUSION WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING GARAGE. WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND OF TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATED. STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE. MY FORD DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED. I TRIED TO THEN DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR WHEN THE PROBLEM REPEATED ITSELF. I GOT SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ARRANGED FOR A TOW. THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS BEING A FAILED STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY AND THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS REPLACED, COSTING $1,871.42. A BRIEF INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THERE HAVE BEEN AT LEAST THREE RECALLS OF FUSIONS (AND OTHER FORD / LINCOLN MODELS) FOR POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE (6/11/2013; 5/2/2015; 6/27/2015). THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FUSIONS AND REPORTS OF SYMPTOMS IDENTICAL TO THOSE DESCRIBED HEREIN ARE NUMEROUS. THE ACTUAL FAILURE THAT CAUSED THIS EVENT IS UNKNOWN: CODES WERE PULLED THAT INDICATED THE ELECTRIC STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACEMENT BUT THIS DOES NOT PINPOINT WHAT PART OF THE ASSEMBLY WAS AT FAULT. WHEN ASKED WHAT WOULD CAUSE THIS LOSS OF STEERING ON A VEHICLE HAVING 59,666 MILES ON IT, THE FORD SERVICE MANAGER SUGGESTED IT WAS DUE TO "DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS". THIS EXPLANATION, WHETHER TRUE OR NOT, IS ABSURD AND UNACCEPTABLE. THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED UNDER THE SAME ROAD CONDITIONS COMMON TO ALL DRIVERS. IF THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF THE FUSION STEERING SYSTEM IS DELICATE ENOUGH TO FAIL UNDER NORMAL USE IT SHOULD BE REPLACED. PROBLEMS THAT RESULT IN COMPROMISED STEERING OR BRAKING ARE LIFE-THREATENING. IT WOULD SEEM TO BE ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE ONGOING STEERING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUSION RESULTS IN DEATH.

Mileage: 59,666

TAKATA RECALL I DID A WHEEL ALIGMENT ON 2015 FORD FUSION CAUSE IT PULLS RIGHT REAL HARD ON ACCELERATION.THE ALIGMENT SAID IT WAS JUST FINE BUT THE TOE WAS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES.THE CAR STILL PULLS RIGHT ON ECCELERATION AND NOW ITS PULLS HARDER SOMETIMES.MY OTHER PROBLEM IS I CAN'T PULL THE SEAT TO PUT IT ON IT'S STUCK AND FORD IS TELLING ME IT'S NOT A WARRANTY PROBLEM.I'M MAD FORD WONT FIX THERE SCREW UPS AND ONCE THIS IS FIXED I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD PRODUCT AGAIN.

ON JULY 23, I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY WIFE SAYING HER CAR WOULD NOT START. AFTER STARTING THE CAR, WE NOTICE THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT TURN. WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD FOR POWER STEERING FAILURE WAS FLASHING. ALONG WITH A FEW OTHER SERVICE ENGINE WARNING. WHILE WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK, DID RESEARCH ON YOUTUBE TO SEE IF THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. WELL,TO MY SURPRISE. YOUTUBE WAS LOADED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. MY CAR IS JUST OVER TWO YEARS OLD.

DRIVING WITH SUDDEN LOSS IN POWER STEERING

Mileage: 1

I'VE HAD STEERING AND TRANSMISSION ISSUES SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR THAT CAN'T BE AND/OR WON'T BE ADDRESSED BY THE DEALER. THE CAR IS VERY HARD TO KEEP IN THE LANE ESPECIALLY ON THE EXPRESSWAY. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY HARD UPON ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION. THE SUSPENSION IS WEAK MAKING THE CAR SEEM AS IF IT'S SINKING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND BOUNCES WAY TOO MUCH AS WELL AS THE SWAYING AS THE CAR IS DRIVEN AND HAS WHERE ROLL ON TURNS. THE VEHICLE SITS TOO LOW TO CLEAR ALL DRIVE WAYS AND THE WIPERS DON'T CLEAR THE WINDOWS PROPERLY. THE FRONT WINDOW ALWAYS GETS FOGGY CAUSING THE HEAT OR AC TO BE USED CONSTANTLY.

Mileage: 300

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN I COUDNT TURN MY STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT CAN DRIVE STRAIGHT BUT TRYING TO TURN T O MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT WAS IMPOSSIBLE. I DROVE IT TO WORK THAT MORNING BUT IT WAS SO DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT TOOK ME A LONG TIME TO MAKE TURNS SINCE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO HEAVY TO TURN. I TOOK IT TO FOR DEALER SHIP AND IT TOOK THEM 2 DAYS BEFORE THEY COULD GIVE ME A DIAGNOSES. THEY TOLD IT THE STEERING WHEEL GEAR/ STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO GET REPLACED. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTAGE ON THE SHEERING WHEEL MODULE. THEY FIRST TOLD ME IT WOULD CAST $1,300.00 THEN 2 DAYS LATER $1700.00 I SPOKE TO A SUPERVISOR AND HE TOLD ME $2200.0 WHEN I TOLD HIM I ALREADY GOT A QUOTE FROM HIS MECHANIC, HE SAID $1600.00

Mileage: 360,000

STARTED CAR AND PLACED INTO REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF PARKING SPACE. AS I BACKED UP I TRIED TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL, BUT COULDN'T. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED AND WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN A ONE MONTH PERIOD. ONCE AT THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THE ISSUE WAS THE STEERING GEAR BOX, A $1,700 FIX FOR A CAR THAT IS LESS THAN TWO YEARS OLD, BUT OUT OF THE 36,000 BASIC WARRANTY. THE CAR IS BEING REPAIRED AT A LOCAL FORD DEALER, I WILL PROVIDE THE REPAIR INVOICE ONCE THE WORK IS COMPLETE.

Mileage: 46,000

MY VEHICLE HAS STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES DURING MOTION AND WHEN IT WAS IN STATIONARY. THERE WAS A MESSAGE POPPING UP ON THE DASHBOARD SAYING "TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK", I TOOK IT TO MULTIPLE DEALERS TO SEE IF THEY CAN FIND THE ISSUE AND ALL OF THEM SAID THAT THEIR COMPUTER ISN'T DETECTING THE ISSUE THAT I'M HAVING. SO THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE MY CONCERN. I EVEN OPENED UP A LEMON LAW CASE IN NJ SO HOPEFULLY THEY CAN HELP ME. *TR

Mileage: 15,000

WAS DRIVING LAST THURSDAY NOV 10 2016 ON MY WAY TO WORK, STOP AT RED LIGHT THEN MADE A LEFT HAND TURN AND COULD NOT CONTROL MY STEERING. ALMOST HIT TELEPHONE POLE DUE TO NOT BE ABLE TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK AND TOW IT INTO HAGERSTOWN FORD. NEED TO ORDER WHOLE NEW STEERING BOX. I WONDER HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN TO A VEHICLE ONLY ONE YEAR OLD WITH ONLY 70,000 MILES. I SEEN THEY HAD RECALL 15S14 REGARDING THE STEERING. I WAS NEVER NOTIFTY.

Mileage: 70,000

I HAVE THE STEERING ISSUES FROM DEFECTIVE EPS PROGRAMMING THAT CAUSES PULLING TO EITHER SIDE. THE WIPERS DON'T WORK PROPERLY. THE SEATS ARE HARD AND POSITIONED WRONG. THE VEHICLE IS TOO LOW. THE REAR MAKES A HELICOPTER NOISE IF I OPEN THE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING. THE TRANS VIBRATES THE CAR IN ECO BUT ALSO SHIFTS VERY HARD IN SPORT. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING MORE THAN ONCE. THE LIST OF PROBLEMS GO ON AND ON.

Mileage: 1,200

STEERING WILL PULL LEFT OR RIGHT UNCONTROLLABLY THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON A REGULAR BASIS . WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WILL PULL THE CAR LEFT OR RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN NEARING A CORNER OR CURVE IN THE ROAD BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THAT. AFTER SEVERAL OCCURRENCES MY WIFE IS NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. WE HAD A CLOSE CALL WHEN THE WHEEL SUDDENLY TURNED TO THE RIGHT WHILE WE WERE ATTEMPTING TO PASS A VEHICLE. PEOPLE CAN BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR DIE FROM THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY RECALL FROM FORD ON THIS PROBLEM AND THE DEALERSHIPS I INQUIRED AT (2) HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID IT MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED,

Mileage: 14,000

STARTED CAR AND SEVERAL WARNINGS POPPED UP ON DISPLAY... SOMETHING ABOUT "HILL ASSIST" NOT AVAILABLE, "STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED", AND "SERVICE ADVANCETRAC". STEERING WHEEL FELT LIKE IT WAS STILL LOCKED... TURNS OUT IT WAS JUST EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. I'M 6'3" 200+ LBS. IF IT'S DIFFICULT FOR ME TO TURN, IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR MOST PEOPLE. IF THIS HAD FAILED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR WORSE. FORD HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM ON 2011-2012 FUSIONS AND ISSUED A RECALL AND NOW IT'S STILL HAPPENING ON 2015 MODELS. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY AS FORD NEVER REALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. EXCERPT FROM 2011-2012 FUSION RECALL: FORD IS ISSUING A SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 423,000 VEHICLES (ACTUAL 422,814) INCLUDING CERTAIN 2011-2013 FORD TAURUS AND FLEX VEHICLES, LINCOLN MKS AND MKT VEHICLES, FOR CERTAIN 2011-2012 FORD FUSION AND LINCOLN MKZ VEHICLES, AND FOR CERTAIN 2011 MERCURY MILAN VEHICLES IN NORTH AMERICA FOR A POTENTIAL INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE STEERING GEAR THAT MIGHT RESULT IN THE LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVING. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE STEERING SYSTEM DEFAULTS TO MANUAL STEERING MODE, MAKING THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO STEER, ESPECIALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.

Mileage: 16,900

DRIVING ON MOST ANY ROAD ABOVE 30 MPH THE STEERING PULLS LEFT OR RIGHT UNPREDICTABLY. STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THROUGH A LONG CURVE THE STEERING PULLS HARD CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING DESIRED DIRECTION. THE SYMPTOMS I EXPERIENCE ARE WELL DOCUMENTED IN CLASS ACTION SUIT: CASE5:14-CV-02989-HRL. THE EPAS SYSTEM COUPLED WITH PDC (PULL DRIFT COMPENSATION) CAUSES THE STEERING EFFORT TO BE UNPREDICTABLE. ULTIMATELY THE CAR IS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

Mileage: 26,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CENTER UNKNOWN PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

Mileage: 8,000

UPON RETURNING FROM A LONG TRIP AND APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES FROM HOME, THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE CAR BEGAN TO VIBRATE HEAVILY AND AS I TURNED A CORNER, THE DASHBOARD LIT UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE AND I LOST MY POWER STEERING. THE INFO ON THE DASHBOARD INFORMED ME THE VEHICLE HAD LOST THE POWER STEERING AND TRACTION CONTROL AND I WAS TO SEEK SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. BY DRIVING SLOWLY, I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME STEERING MANUALLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY AND THEY ARRANGED TO TOW THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. TWO DAYS LATER I WAS CONTACTED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND INFORMED THE STEERING GEAR HAD FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. BECAUSE OF THE SERIOUS NATURE OF THIS DEFECT AND THE FACT THAT I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE CAR NEW ON 6/15/15, I REQUESTED A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE BUT WAS TOLD FORD WOULD NOT DO THAT. I CONTACTED FORD CORP. AND MY CASE WAS TURNED OVER TO THE REGIONAL MGR. OF THIS AREA AND HE ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR WOULD NOT BE BOUGHT BACK BUT WOULD BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. AS COMPENSATION MY NEW CAR WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED TO 5 YEARS. I SHUDDER TO THINK WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED TO MY WIFE AND MYSELF HAD THIS STEERING FAILURE HAD HAPPENED AT THE HIGHWAY SPEEDS WE HAD JUST BEEN TRAVELING AND AM NOW NERVOUS ABOUT THE OVERALL QUALITY OF THIS VEHICLE. I FEEL THE PUBLIC SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL OF THIS DANGEROUS, SERIOUS DEFECT IN THE FORD FUSION.

Mileage: 2,300

TRAVELING WEST ON I-696 BEFORE THE SCOTIA RD., OAK PARK, MI OVERPASS AT 8:50PM. MOSTLY SUNNY WEATHER AT ABOUT 80 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THE HIGHWAY JUST STARTED TO CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE LANE-KEEPING ASSIST JERKED THE WHEEL HARD TO THE LEFT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FULLY STILL IN THE CENTER LANE. THIS CAUSED AN OVER-CORRECTION BY MYSELF, THE DRIVER, TO THE RIGHT NEARLY SIDE SWIPING THE CAR NEXT TO ME. CONTACT WAS AVOIDED BUT THE ASSIST MODE NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AT HIGH SPEEDS WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC IN THE AREA. THE ASSIST MODE HAS SINCE BEEN DISABLED AND ALERT MODE ONLY IS ON. SENSITIVITY OF THE ASSIST MODE WAS 'NORMAL' AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. APPROXIMATE GOOGLE MAP COORDINATES ARE 42.474883, -83.165321.

Mileage: 820

2015 FORD FUSION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE POWER STEERING RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AT THE TIME HE TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE, HE WAS NOT INFORMED OF ANY PENDING OR EXISTING RECALLS REGARDING THE STEERING. RECALL # 15V250000.*JB.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V250000 (STEERING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER SCHEDULED A RECALL APPOINTMENT ON JULY 14, 2015 AND, ONCE THE CONTACT ARRIVED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR, INDICATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

THIS EMAIL IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT YOUR WEB SITE DOES NOT INDICATE ANY OPEN RECALLS FOR THE ABOVE LISTED VIN NUMBER. HOWEVER BOTH THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND A CAR FAX REPORT INDICATES RECALL 15S14 AS A GEAR BOX RECALL THAT IS STILL OPEN. I WAS THINKING OF BUYING THIS VEHICLE AND VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT YOUR SAFETY DEPT RECORDS ARE NOT CORRECT. MY TELEPHONE NUMBER IS [XXX] IF YOU CARE TO CALL AND DISCUSS. RON PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*CC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A CURB AND DAMAGED THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

Mileage: 8,000

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME AND POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON THE CAR. SHE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND IT WAS STILL OUT. DROVE CAR TO DEALERSHIP A FEW DAYS LATER (POWER STEERING WAS OK AT THAT POINT) AND THEY SAID THAT THE CAR WAS PROGRAMMED WITH WRONG CODES AND REPROGRAMMED IT. SAID IT MUST HAVE BEEN DONE AT THE FACTORY. TEN DAYS LATER ON 4/6/15, POWER STEERING IS OUT AGAIN. SHE WAS EXITING THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 55-60MPH AND IT WENT OUT. DROVE CAR HOME APPROX. 10 MILES W/OUT STEERING ASSIST. *TR

Mileage: 6,000

I RENTED A 2015 FORD FUSION SE4 FOR 2 WEEKS FROM ENTERPRISE RENTAL CAR LOCATION AT 2090 N SR7, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021, PH.NO. 954-964-9954. DURING THE DRIVE BACK TO ENTERPRISE TO RETURN THE VEHICLE, MY KNEE BRUSHED UP AGAINST THE FOB DANGLING FROM THE KEYED IGNITION SWITCH, THE KEY ROTATED TO THE ACC POSITION FROM THE RUN/ON POSITION AND THE ENGINE STOPPED. I WAS IN DRIVE AT THE TIME, SO I STOPPED THE VEHICLE, PLACED THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER IN PARK AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. ON ARRIVAL AT ENTERPRISE WHILE STOPPED IN THEIR PARKING LOT WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, I WAS ABLE WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTY TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO ACCESSORY OR OFF WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WAS STILL IN DRIVE. I DEMONSTRATED THIS SAME PROCEDURE TO THE ENTERPRISE AGENT, BUT FELT THAT NHTSA AND FORD NEED TO KNOW THAT THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE PRIOR TO REPAIRS TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. I EMAILED FORD WITH A SIMILAR REPORT TO THIS ONE. VIN: [XXX] FL TAG # [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 535

RENTED CAR FROM ENTERPRISE CAR RENTAL (734)451-2499. CAR LOST POWER ON TWO OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING. FIRST TIME AROUND 9:00 AM GOING EAST ON 401 IN CANADA, SECOND TIME AROUND 8:00 PM GOING WEST ON 402 IN CANADA. LOST POWER STEERING, ENGINE POWER, POWER BRAKES AND HEADLIGHTS. WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER AND HAD TO PLACE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED CAR WITH IGNITION KEY. RENTAL CAR COMPANY PROVIDES TWO CAR KEYS WITH A BRAIDED CHAIN TO KEEP THE TWO KEYS TOGETHER AND TO DISCOURAGE CUSTOMER FROM SEPARATING THE KEYS (NEED WIRE CUTTERS TO SEPARATE). THE FORD KEYS ARE VERY HEAVY AND HAVE INTEGRATED KEYFOB. TO PREVENT THE KEYS FROM HITTING MY KNEES, I USED A TYWRAP TO PULL THEM CLOSER TOGETHER. *TR