Lose Power Steering problems of the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Five problems related to lose power steering have been reported for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid based on all problems reported for the 2012 Fusion Hybrid.

1 Lose Power Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2018

Vehicle lost power steering one year ago and dealer repaired. Vehicle lost power steering again. Warning light came on as soon as I turned the wheel on the first corner that power steering and stability needed checking. Once vehicle was turned off and back on again, lost all power to the steering making it extremely difficult to steer the vehicle. Very dangerous situation and apparently what they did to fix it the first time was not effective. I see there is some sort of recall on the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrids but despite all the complaints nobody has effectively addressed the issue.

2 Lose Power Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2015

Power steering first failed in the beginning of November 2013. There was 20083 miles on the vehicle. We were driving the car in our subdivision and all of a sudden alarms started and the car was very hard to steer. We were able to force steer the car back home. We shut off the vehicle and started it up again and the power steering started working again. The alarms and warning lights also went off. We brought the vehicle in to our local Ford dealer and they indicated there was nothing wrong. We then had a second event on February 21, 2015 where the power steering failed again. The mileage was 40163. We shut off the vehicle and started it up again and the power steering started working again. The alarms and warning lights also went off. We brought the vehicle in to our local Ford dealer and they indicated there was nothing wrong again. On March 12, 2015 multiple alarms activated and we completely lost power steering and almost got in to an accident due to heavy traffic and the inability to steer the car properly. We were very close to a Ford dealer and was able to force steer the vehicle into the parking lot where we were then assisted by the service department. Diagnostics indicated motor rotation angle sensor internal electronic failure and failure of electronic steering system. The epas system was found to be defective and several parts needed to be replaced.

3 Lose Power Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2014

While turning after coming to a stop, the vehicle traction control and power steering warnings popped up and car lost all power steering ability. The vehicle was no longer safely operable while having no listed error codes. The vehicle has been estimated to require replacement electronic power steering gear at a $2000 price tag.

4 Lose Power Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2014

While pulling down my driveway lost power steering. Power steering assist fault message showed on dashboard. Had vehicle tested on machine and the following error codes. U-3000, c-200b and c-200c. Also charging system was checked and was told bad diodes in alternator.

5 Lose Power Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2013

Upon exit off of expressway, car gave message "power assist fault 1" blinking. Lost power steering, also advance trac notice started blinking with picture of skidding car. Total steering loss occurred in stopped traffic as tried to turn corner. Manual difficult steering returned if car was moving. Parked car and visited friends. After 2 hours returned to car and after starting everything worked. No more messages. Car was serviced on July 3rd for 10,000 mile checkup by kindle Ford previous to incident. When called kindle Ford on 7/29 day of incident, said they couldn't do anything as car was working and message gone. Need to wait until happens again. Am totally terrified to drive my new $32,000. 00 car.


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