The steering makes a rubbing noise when you turn at low speeds. Less to no sound at higher speeds. Ford dealer says it needs a new steering unit ($1600) as the power steering assist is likely failing. Sounds like any issue with steering requires replacement due to the sealed steering mechanism Ford used. I don't want to spend this kind of money, but based on what I have read, if the power steering assist fails, you will have trouble steering and may crash. Seems like this should fall under the same category for the 2011+ Fusions that had a steering recall.
The steering makes a rubbing noise when you turn at low speeds. Less to no sound at higher speeds. Ford dealer says it needs a new steering unit ($1600) as the power steering assist is likely failing. Sounds like any issue with steering requires replacement due to the sealed steering mechanism Ford used. I don't want to spend this kind of money, but based on what I have read, if the power steering assist fails, you will have trouble steering and may crash. Seems like this should fall under the same category for the 2011+ Fusions that had a steering recall.
- Lance J., Fremont, NE, US