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.
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.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250671-ford-explorer-2013-recall-steering · Recall date May 29, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V286000
“FORD EXPLORER (2013) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 29, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250671-ford-explorer-2013-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 14V286000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V286000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 14V286000 — Ford Motor Company FORD EXPLORER (2013) recall — Steering Hello, I own a FORD EXPLORER (2013) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 14V286000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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