NHTSA recall 14V-286 (14V286000)
steering recall reported May 29, 2014 - about 179,027 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V286000
- Also written as
- 14V-286
- Manufacturer number
- 14S06
- Reported
- May 29, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~179,027
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an intermittent connection in the electric power steering gear, which can cause a loss of the motor position sensor signal resulting in a shut down of the power steering assist.
Why it is dangerous
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist it will require extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of motor position sensor signal when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, its steering rack assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S06.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-286 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.