Ford power steering problems have caused a recall of nearly 99,000 vehicles in "high-corrosion environments" in U.S. states and Canadian provinces, although Ford didn't name which states are involved.
According to the automaker, 2013-2016 Ford Fusion, 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles are missing important coatings of wax.
Road salt used in winter months causes rust and corrosion of the bolts for the steering gear motors, causing the motors to loosen and detach from the gear housings.
Although Ford says the steering gear motors may detach, the automaker says the motors will not completely separate from the vehicles.
The vehicle will lose power steering assist and will revert to manual steering, possibly a dangerous condition if it occurs while driving slow speeds.
Ford says 90,646 vehicles are in the U.S. and another 8,134 are in Canada.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasn't published information about the recall, but Ford says dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply wax sealer.
The automaker didn't mention when the recall will begin, but concerned customers may call 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
SOURCE: CarComplaints.com — Ford Recalls Edge, Fusion, Lincoln MKX and Lincoln MKZ
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