Recall 15V340000: 2011–2013 Ford Taurus and 6 other models
- Report received
- Jun 2, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 393,623vehicles
- Model years
- 2011–2013
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Possible consequence
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2011 Ford Flex144 complaints
- 2012 Ford Flex64 complaints
- 2013 Ford Flex580 complaints
- 2011 Ford Fusion2,794 complaints
- 2012 Ford Fusion2,517 complaints
- 2011 Ford Taurus187 complaints
- 2012 Ford Taurus79 complaints
- 2013 Ford Taurus585 complaints
- 2011 Lincoln MKS43 complaints
- 2012 Lincoln MKS17 complaints
- 2013 Lincoln MKS142 complaints
- 2011 Lincoln MKT19 complaints
- 2012 Lincoln MKT28 complaints
- 2013 Lincoln MKT70 complaints
- 2011 Lincoln MKZ145 complaints
- 2012 Lincoln MKZ146 complaints
- 2011 Mercury Milan192 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.