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2013 Ford EXPLORER Steering Electric Power Assist System Recall


NHTSA Recall #	104374
NHTSA Compaign #	14V286000
MFG Compaign #	14S06
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Supplier	FORD
Brand	FORD
Model	EXPLORER
Model Year	2013
Component	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of notification	23/07/14
Begin date of manufacuring	17/05/10
End date of manufacturing	28/02/12
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	29/05/14
Report created	30/05/14
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	179027
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	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.
Corrective action	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 notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

What is Recall?
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2013 Ford EXPLORER Steering Electric Power Assist System Recall

2013 Ford EXPLORER Steering Electric Power Assist System Recall

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