2015 Ford Edge steering problems

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the message "Steering Fault - Service Now" was displayed. The vehicle was later parked at the residence, and the next day while starting the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. Additionally, the ABS and traction control features were inoperable. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 (STEERING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 33,170.”

“and cause in your description. am writing to formally report a recurring and dangerous issue with my 2015 Ford Edge, which is currently driven by my 16-year-old daughter. Despite reporting this problem multiple times, it remains unresolved and poses a serious safety risk. The backup camera activates while driving at high speeds, distracting the driver and creating a hazardous situation. The steering becomes unusually tight, making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle safely, especially during lane changes or emergency corrections. These issues are not only persistent but occur while the vehicle is in motion at highway speeds, significantly increasing the risk of an accident. I have video documentation of the backup camera activating while driving, which I am willing to provide upon request.”

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 75 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable. The steering wheel failed to return to center. The steering assist, hill start assist, and the park assist warning lights were flashing. The contact stated that the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where an unknown diagnosis was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 170,000.”

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Steering Assist Fault Service Required", message was displayed. The contact stated that due to the failure, excessive effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where corrosion was found on the steering gear bolts. The contact was then informed by the mechanic of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 (Steering). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,024.”

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, with the steering wheel requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The traction control and power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 170,000.”

“When i went to the store i turned off my engine and when i came back in the car i started it and could not turn my steering wheel , Good thing this happened when i was parked.”