The notification appears as steering system fault service required, blind spot system fault, and cross traffic fault this happened while driving lost ability to steer car dosent crank, this poses a serious risk of injury/death.

- Jackson, TN, USA

2014 Ford Fusion SE safety concerns for electric rack and pinion assembly failure

- Bellevue , NE, USA

Slowing driving out of store parking lot, sudden heavy steering, loss of power steering, 'service advancetrac' & 'hill start assist unavailable ' traction control warning lights

- Boyceville, WI, USA

Power steering failed after highway driving for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Was recently brought in for transmission wiring repair. Issue occurs intermittently, restarting the vehicle fixes it for a few minutes, but inevitably reoccurs.

- Little Falls, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and following a curve in the road, the steering wheel became firm. The contact stated that it was difficult to turn the steering wheel to the left or the right. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the electronic power steering assist had failed and referred the contact to a dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the steering wheel was no longer functional, and the vehicle was no longer being driven. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 (Steering). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,329.

- Long Valley, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering wheel had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- Mankato, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel had loosened. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The following day, the vehicle was started, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed electronic power steering module. The contact was informed that the electronic power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Flossmoor, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving out of the residence driveway at approximately 2 MPH, the traction assists and ABS braking assist warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel then seized. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had become a recurring failure. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 (Steering). The failure mileage was 184,513.

- North Royalton, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while stopped in a parking lot with the engine running, the steering wheel independently started turning to the left. The contact stated that the Hill Start Assist, stabili-trak, and Loss of Power Steering Assist messages were displayed. The contact stated that the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The contact stated there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact turned off the vehicle and after opening the hood, the contact observed power steering fluid leaking onto the exhaust manifold. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer nor an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 (Steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- Milford, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. There were two unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failure in the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. A local dealer was also contacted, and confirmed the vehicle was not under recall. The contact related the failure to NTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

- Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, USA

My vehicle has lost all power steering, and is giving notice that steering assist fault service is required. The vehicle also is manufactured and produced during they same time recall notice 19S26 came out, however, Ford is stating the VIN is not associated with that recall.

- Braidwood , IL, USA

I recently noticed that the bolt that secures the steering wheel to the steering column has become loose. This seems to be the same problem for which a recall was issued but my vehicle wasn't included in the recall. I haven't had anyone look at it yet because it just started coming loose.

- Olathe, KS, USA

Complete loss of steering and transmission slips/shifts hard.

- Cyclone, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering assist and an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who related the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

- Saint Cloud, MN, USA

Was departing in my vehicle for work, only got a short distance from my home and experienced a sudden loss of power steering. Vehicle became extremely difficult to steer and I was fortunate that there was not much traffic or was not at speed or in the middle of a turn when it happened. I have not yet taken it for service, it just happened, and when I searched the issue I found this has happened to many 14 Fusion owners but my vehicle VIN is not on the recall list. The dash lit up with a number of warnings: STEERING LOSS STOP SAFELY, SERVICE ADVANCETRAC, STEERING FAULT. The only symptom that I can remember before the incident happening this morning was the feel of small bump of reistance in the steering wheel as I was turning last night on my way home.

- Erie, PA, USA

Loss of power steering. I had my car diagnosed at a ford dealership. They said I need a new steering rack and pinion. This is a very expensive fix for me. Upon doing some research I see this has been an issue for many other owners of the ford fusion.

- Pittsfield, MA, USA

My steering will is loose- I understand there is a recall #18S08 the dealer has no information about this recall

- Kansas, KS, USA

I was going about 30mph going straight, when all of a sudden a warning popped up on my dash stating, -??steering assist fault service required-??. Steering was very difficult and stiff. Once parked and turned off vehicle, warning went away.

- Portland, OR, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel was loose to the touch and was not securely attached to the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the steering wheel retaining bolt had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to notify the local dealer regarding NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V167000 (Steering). After contacting the local dealer, the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 115,000.

- Conklin, MI, USA

The contact's wife owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that his wife started the vehicle, and the Service Advance Track and Steering Loss Stop Safely messages flashed on the instrument panel. The contact's wife attempted to exit the parking lot; however, the steering wheel was locked in place. The contact was called to the scene; however, despite using excessive force, the contact could not steer the vehicle due to the failure. Due to the failure, the vehicle was initially towed to the residence and was later towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective power steering rack and pinion. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering); the contact was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Weymouth, MA, USA