Torque Sensor

Safety Recall 14S05 – Electric Power Steering – 2008-2011 Ford Escape & Mercury Mariner

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May 29, 2014 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 740,878   Summary Ford Motor Company … Read more

DTC B2278 In Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) – 2008-2012 Ford Escape & Mercury Mariner

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2012 Ford Escape

Some 2008-2012 Escape/Mariner vehicles can exhibit DTC B2278 stored in the PSCM. When this DTC is present the torque sensor must be replaced. Torque sensor part number  CL8Z-3F818-A is a serviceable component and the steering column assembly does not require replacement. The Workshop Manual has been updated to include the revised diagnostic path for DTC … Read more