Ford · Canada · High
Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor Sedan (Taurus) +2 more: Steering
Affects Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor Sedan (Taurus), Taurus, Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) · 2017 — about 9 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the steering gear heat shield fasteners may have an incorrect coating that could cause the heat shield to corrode and detach. This could expose the steering gear system to higher temperatures and could cause the steering gear to overheat, which could result in a reduction of steering assist until the gear cools. If the steering gear electrical connectors were to melt, it would result in a sudden loss of steering assist. A loss of power steering assist could unexpectedly increase steering effort, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the fasteners and replace as required. Note: In the event of a loss of power assist, the message "SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW" would be displayed in the instrument cluster.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.