The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
The risk
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 19V-632 (19V632000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 19S26 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Steering › Electric power assist system |
| Report date | August 29, 2019 |
| Owners notified | October 18, 2019 |
| Vehicles affected | 116,160 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the steering
- 2015 Ford Edge steering problems 41
- 2016 Ford Edge steering problems 102
- 2013 Ford Fusion steering problems 389
- 2014 Ford Fusion steering problems 329
- 2015 Ford Fusion steering problems 163
- 2016 Ford Fusion steering problems 176
- 2016 Lincoln MKX steering problems 6
- 2013 Lincoln MKZ steering problems 16
- 2014 Lincoln MKZ steering problems 25
- 2015 Lincoln MKZ steering problems 8
- 2016 Lincoln MKZ steering problems 12
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 19V-632 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 116,160 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.