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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252484-ford-escape-2011-recall-steering · Recall date May 29, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V284000
“FORD ESCAPE (2011) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 29, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252484-ford-escape-2011-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 14V284000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V284000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 14V284000 — Ford Motor Company FORD ESCAPE (2011) recall — Steering Hello, I own a FORD ESCAPE (2011) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 14V284000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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