The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH uphill and approaching a curve, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, causing the contact to almost lose control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal, veered to the side of the roadway, and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that his vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (STEERING) due to the mileage and the time frame of the recall. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering assist had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was again towed to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering assist had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Pickerington, OH, USA