Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 14V-316 · 2014 Ford F-150
Ford Motor Company recall 14V-316 covers 4,647 2014 Ford F-150 for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 14V316000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving.
The risk
A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.