Steering gear motor may detach
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 ford fusion and lincoln mkz, 2015-2016 ford edge, and 2016 lincoln mkx vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Safety Consequence
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. if any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. these repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began october 18, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 19s26.
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FAQ: Recall 19V632000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V632000?
NHTSA recall 19V632000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 29, 2019. It addresses: Steering gear motor may detach. The recall affects approximately 116,160 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V632000 or the manufacturer campaign number 19S26. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.