Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2011 Ford Escape And Mercury Mariner Vehicles Manufactured August 18, 2006, Through September 11, 2010. The Affected Vehicles Have A Steering Torque Sensor That May Not Be Able To Properly Detect Driver Steering Input. As A Result, The System Could Remove The Electric Power Steering (Eps) Assist.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCURY
Model Of Vehicle
MARINER
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
14V284000
Component Description
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
Effect Of Defect
If Power Steering Assist Is Lost, Greater Driver Effort Would Be Required To Steer The Vehicle At Low Speeds, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Update The Software For The Power Steering Control Module (Pscm) And The Instrument Cluster Module, Free Of Charge. If A Vehicle Shows A History Of A Loss Of The Torque Sensor Signal Or Fault Codes Relating To The Pscm When The Vehicle Is Brought In For The Recall Remedy, The Affected Components Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 18, 2014. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-800-392-3673. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 14S05.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20060818
End Of Manufacture
20100911
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
740878
Date Owners Notified
20140718
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20140529
Make Campaign Number
14S05