Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Ford Focus Electric

Rack and pinion epas failed--gradually at first, then completely. This part has been recalled in other Ford models but not in mine--yet. The repair bill was $2800. It happened within a few days of 3-yr warranty expiration and I filed a claim with Ford. They reduced the cost by $2000, but I still have an $800 bill to pay today, as the car has been fixed. I feel it should be all covered under a recall exemption. Shop is serramonte Ford, 999 serramonte blvd, colma, CA 94014. Repain # 227 328.

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My steering locked up when I pulled away from my house, but I originally thought it was just the unusually cold morning. While the car was still driveable, it was extremely difficult, especially during turns. When I took my car in, I was told the entire rack and pinion steering had to be replaced, which costs around $2,000. This problem, caused by a sensor that cannot be replaced on its own but instead must have the entire steering replaced, has been noted by Ford as a reoccurring problem to the point that memos were sent to dealers telling them to expect cars at around 50,000 miles to come in with this problem. My car is at 52,000 miles.

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