Steering Is Tight problems of the 2012 Ford Fusion

Power steering assist fault. No power steering while driving. We were leaving the doctors office and when we started the car the power steering warning came on and the steering wheel was very hard to turn.

Epas service power steering now light came up. Steering is very tight as if no power steering at all advantrac light also on. Felt different last couple days.

Steering wheel is hard to steer and a message keeps coming up on the dash saying �service track�.

The steering wheel is hard to drive and "steering power system" on dashboard.

My vehicle had a recall for my steering wheel. The steering wheel is so hard. No one is willing to help me. I need some answers ! why did they sell me a car with a recall??.

Was driving girlfriend to doctor and fix power steering light came on we made it to the appointment and I parked my car and turned it off. . . On returning to my car to leave I tried to pull out parking spot but steering wheel is very hard to turn and is unsafe to drive. . .

Driving on the highway during a turn in the road the power steering stopped working. A check power steering light flashed on the dash, I was unable to turn the wheel and was forced into the ditch. I had my boyfriend come get me and drive the car home he said the steering was 4x harder to turn than a manual steering rack. I looked up the issue online and it came back to 385,000 11-12 Fusions being recalled because of the exact same issue. I called Ford and they claimed this vehicle is not eligible and the cost to fix it would be between 2500-3200 dollars. If this had happened on a busier road multiple people could have been injured and for is negligent to hold responsibility.

While driving a warning message came on the screen ( service power steering now ) I pulled over and turn the car off. When I attempted to continue to dprive the steering wheel was hard to turn. I put the car in park and called aaap for a tow.

October 12,2018 as I'm leaving home around 6:45 am to drop my daughter off at daycare and head to work. The service light comes on for the power steering. The steering wheel is molding hard to turn but not bad enough where I was struggling much. I made it to work as I live about 15away from my daughters daycare. Around 4:50pm est I clocked and tried to leave from work to head home and I could not turn the steering wheel at all. Did some research and found out it's electrical so there's no way for me to just add powering steering fluid. My mechanic was under the impression that all I had to do was purchase a pump. Called Ford and was informed that there is no pump and it's something electrical and you have to take it to Ford for a diagnostic. A lot of people are having this problem and I feel this should be a recall. I saw something online that it is recalled for my specific car but based off my VIN # there is no recall for my vehicle which I find crazy and misleading.

At 119,889 miles on 6/26/2018, I took a Ford Fusion to the dealer after the power steering went out. I was driving the vehicle when a warning flashed across the display that the power steering needed to be serviced immediately, however the power steering was working fine until I turned the engine off. After restarting the engine, the power steering would not function. I took the Ford Fusion to the dealer and the steering gear was replaced and the power steering control module was reprogrammed at no charge. The power steering worked for about 3 months. Once again, while driving the vehicle, a warning to service the power steering immediately flashed across the display, although the power steering still functioned until I turned the engine off. Upon restarting the car, the power steering did not function. On 9/22/2018 and at 124,591 miles, I returned the Ford Fusion to the dealer. I was charged $134. 95 for diagnostics and given an estimate of $1057. 58 to replace the lower control arms and perform an alignment to fix the power steering. The dealer said the bearings had worn out since 9/22/2018, and that the code to fix the power steering was a hard code and the power steering control module could not be reset to fix the issue. The dealer said the bearings were warn out, creating friction in the steering, leading to the power steering control module to shut down the power steering. The dealer said the only fix for the power steering was to replace the lower control arms that included the bearings, then reset the power steering control module.

Loss of power steering. Lights flickered while driving 35 mph, then service advance trac and service power steering message came across dashboard. Drove home and turned off the vehicle and when I turned the vehicle back on same messages appeared and steering wheel is too hard to turn therefore unable to drive.

Yesterday on July 15, 2018 the power steering on my car went out while I was driving to the store. It flashes on the dash to service power steering now. I've see. Online that their was a recall before in 2015 on my car for the power steering but when I went to Ford they said there was no recall. It is completely unsafe to be driving and all sudden the steering wheel is tight and hard to turn!.

Driving my family home, my dashboard displayed a message to "service power steering soon" steering wasn't an immediate problem. . . However, a few hours later, I attempted to drive the vehicle to a mechanic and when I turned the wheel the steering was very hard to do, very stiff. There was also a message that came on the dashboard that said to "service power steering now". I contacted a mechanic & they informed that I could possibly reset the power steering, by just turning the car on and off a few times. However, this method did not work. Computer is having trouble uploading the video.

The dashboard info displays "power assist failure" when stationary (a cold start), either when the key is turned to the on position, or after starting the engine. The steering wheel will require great effort to turn it when this happens. This warning happens now about 1 to 3 times a week. It started at about 74000 miles. Currently the car has 80000 miles. To work around the problem, the ignition is turned to off, turned on again, wait a few seconds, then restart the motor. The steering may feel tight when turned for about 1 second, but will loosen as the power steering works again. The warning has not repeated after restarting. So far, the steering has not failed (become tight) while driving. The warning at start up occurs more frequently in cold or wet weather. The car was last serviced at the Ford dealership at about 72000 miles with the only notice the brakes need service soon. The sync system reports indicate no problems when uploaded to the auto insurance company. It was cold this morning 25 f when the "power assist failure" reoccurred again. After restarting, the warning did not repeat, but steering was stiff about 1 second. I decided to report this. This steering type issue has never occurred in previous cars I have owned. These electric steering systems needs to be banned as a safety issue. Also, they are expensive to repair because it has to be completely replaced.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering) was repaired, the steering wheel was hard to turn. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer satcher Ford 1850 jefferson davis hwy, graniteville, SC 29829 where they failed to do a diagnostic . The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure millage was 98184. Dr/ak.

I replaced a flat tire on my vehicle no problems before hand. Once I put the spare on and proceeded to drive my steering was hard to control. I managed to get the vehicle home. I immediately changed the tire and assumed that the lights will be gone. I have a message for service power steering, advance trac. I took it to Ford dealership they said they didn't have a recall. I looked and research and found that there is one but my VIN wasn't under it.

While backing out n a grocery store parking lot, the power steering failed and the steering wheel was extremely tight. I had to apply force to the steering wheel to get it to turn. I restarted the vehicle and the condition continued. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. While turning in a parking area, the power steering failed and the steering wheel was extremely tight. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel to get it to turn. The contact restarted the vehicle and the condition continued. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The vehicle was to be taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

I was driving straight and in the middle of acceleration when my 2012 Fusion sel began to make notification sounds. I read two notifications. The first one included a warning light for "service advancetrac". The second notification read "service power steering now". I continued to drive northbound to the highway. Upon turning and breaking to board the freeway, I realized the steering wheel was extremely tight. It was nearly impossible for me to steer my car towards the freeway with several other cars driving at speeds between 35-50 mph behind us. I had to use both arms and body weight to turn right to get on the freeway. I was afraid to continue on the highway as I had not experienced this before and my two daughters were in the backseat. I went to a dealership to diagnose the issue. I was told the steering gear would need to be replaced. I researched this issue. There are recalls on Fusions made between 2011-2013 for this exact issue. However, my vehicle is not included in the Ford recalls. This is a safety issue for myself and others, especially when I am on the highway often. Ford motor CO. Has told me three times that my car wasn't included in the recalls, it was not made in the same factory as those recalled, and it was made months after the recall. The cars included in the recall were made in February 2012 while my car was made in June 2012. This is a horrible way to handle consumers. Safety of consumers does not appear relevant to Ford motor company. There needs to be a recall for thousands more 2012 Ford Fusions. . . This should be a safety concern for everyone.

I live in alton, texas this is the second time I have this incident. 1. Time it happened the steering wheel was hard to move at first then was impossible to move. I was on the road close to home and I was able to park halfway in the driveway. Car was taken to dealer and was "fixed". 2. Time it happened I was at the parking lot barely going to avenue I decreased speed and was able to get home light went on steering wheel was slightly hard to move.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that there was a sudden loss of power steering while in reverse. The steering wheel was difficult to turn left and right as well as the eps warning light illuminated. The steering wheel was extremely tight. The vehicle was to not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Djr.

While driving to a family member birthday party less then 15 miles from our residence, we began pulling onto the road and that when it the display said service power steering now and it was hard to turn. As we turned on the the road while driving our 3 young children on the back with no power steering we almost got tboned. The car had only 69k on the mileage it had just passed the warranty repair limit. I thought it might have been a easy fix like most other vehicles they have a chain or belt but this is completely electrical. The part that really has made me upset and frustrated was when my sister in law a close friend with the same year make and model received notices that their cars were up for a recall for the power steering. So I called my local dealer and asked if they could check on if my car was up for recall since my car actually had the power steering go out on it. The dealership responded with a "no, because my car was not on the designated list of a certain time, place and date it was manufactured to be applicable for the recall". It makes no sense that if they are recalling some with the power steering issues why not all, especially the one that are actually have real issues and are a possible threat to the safety of ones family.

Traveling along and accelerator pedal did not respond to pressing and steering was hard to steer. Car was still running. Loss of power steering and no gas pedal. Pulled over and turned car off and restarted. Issue went away but came back 20 miles later. I called dealer shenandoah Ford and was told this is normal and nothing to worry about and keep driving.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the power steering has failed in the vehicle. The steering wheel was very hard to turn. This failure has occurred intermittently over a period of seven months. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000. Rg.