Awesome video. Did you not have to reprogram or flash the PCM or whatever? I just got mine swapped by my buddy but we never did the programming. Now the steering feels like it's hyper sensitive. Any small bump and it sets it off to one direction or the other. Not sure if that programming step is responsible or whether he messed something up in the install.
CAUTION: when reassembling, the torque values for a few nuts are not the same for my 2014 Fusion SE. I used the 85 ft-lb torque values in the video on cross bar nuts and damaged the screw on the bracket. Then I looked at the service manual it says 60 Nm (44 ft-lb). The screw is 10.9 M10 which is typically rated 49 ft-lb, which is close to the number from the manual. Another one is the two rack & pinion bolts. They are 10.9 M14-110 bolts, rated 215 Mn (158 ft-lb), and need to be torqued to 200 Nm (147 ft-lb) per the service manual... So be sure to check the service manual about the torque. Other than the torque value, this video is the best I can find on youtube and is very helpful. I followed the instruction and get the job done.
World Class video! If only all UA-cam how-to videos had great sound, camera work and lighting, specific details on tools and torque specs, and was quick and efficient. Best in class! Thank you!
Ive got a 13 fusion to put a rack in tomorrow its been a while this was helpful i appreciate it and im a dealer tech UA-cam isnt just helpful for the DIY guys
Sofb, this sounds EXACTLY like the noise mine is making. Is makes the same multiple knocking sounds when turning (only to the left, not the right) at a standstill. Checked all of the suspension parts and everything looked tight. Showed to multiple mechanic friends and no one could tell me what it was. I am now 100% convinced this is it.
I did this in my driveway. I’ll give my 2 cents. This wasn’t a bad job . Make sure you have a really good impact especially if you live in an area where they use salt on the roads. I would also have sway bar link arms on hand because mine had to be cut off and they were worn out anyways. I purchased a used rack and didn’t have to use a scanner. Automatically cleared code and works. The motor on my rack was split in half
I’m doing mine on Saturday, my dad thought it was the strut bushing plates so I did both, he was looking it over and noticed the rack motor was in half.
i just did one one Cmax.. will be done tomorrow , my shop was busy today, i did completed rear brake on CRV, both upper and lower ball joints on Envoy, + aligh, and VW aligh, wow.. so i get home and watch you 😂😂
Ok super random question that you might not even see but is it going to be the same process for a c max as a fusion? I need to replace my power steering rack on my c max and this is the only video I can find that explains it well. I'm trying to figure out if I can do it on my own. Thanks!
Thanks! Ibwas fighting the rack and pinion until i decided to drink water and watch this video!! Crazy how the subframe has to move so the rack and pinion will come out!
You make awesome videos. very short and to the point. Definitely an easier job using a car lift. Dong this on the ground with floor jacks would be a bummer. Thanks.
Hoping to use this video for sway bar removal. Wasn’t able to find anything to remove the stabilizer bar, but being the steering rack is there too, and thanks to you, I may now be able to give this stabilizer swap another go. Thanks!
Great vid! Just replaced my steering rack today. I watched your video prior to installing mine and you made it seem easy. Rust is a mechanic’s worst nightmare lol. All in all, new rack is perfect. No more sounds. Thanks!
Geno I work at a shop so I used our lift. Would be kinda hard with jack stands since you have to drop the sub frame to pull the old rack out. It’s not impossible with stands only but definitely tricky.
@@Joeski-nk7os How did you resolve your steering being stiff? I would recommend clearing stored codes but the battery disconnect step would have done that for you but just in case. Clearing codes should reset any codes that would make the PSCM to go to manual mode (no steering assist).
awesome video, learned a lot. wont be able to do it my self, but at least i know what they are going to do to my car... thanks a lot. you made it look so easy..
Had trouble getting the ball joints back into the knuckle, flipped the nut upside down, sucked the threads through then flipped the nut around the normal way and sucked the ball joints into into place work like a dream
This is a great video! I do have a question, the website for the remanufactured steering rack says that it must be programmed and I called Ford who said I would have to get it towed to them to have the new rack programmed. How were you able to get the new rack to work without having to program it? Thanks.
There a trick to that second wire connector at 5:26 ? Tab slid back fine but still won’t budge. Edit: NM I just needed to take a break. 😂. This video is great and I was able to easily follow along and complete the job in my driveway.
Wish i had the tools to do this myself. Wish there was a place where you could rent a bay with tools so you could work on your car. Now I gotta pay 1.5k to 2.5k and that type of money isn't feasible unfortunately. 😢
awsome video! makes it look so easy! One thing i had a question on. Alldata says you must first scan the old rack and "copy" its contents to then reprogram the new one. I have not found any information on how to do that and your video looks like it worked without doing that at all. Have you heard of this before?
Great video but a question I have. Does the new rack have to be flashed in the computer for it to work? I was told it had to be and that's why it was going to cost so much.
Hello, My Fusion rack shaft has side to side slop where it goes through the firewall. It doesn't have any in/out movement. Is there a bushing or bearing that is supposed to keep that rack shaft from having slop which is creating a subtle clunk?
Thanks for the video, helped me knock this out BUT immediately when I went to drive me engine temp pegged Avery 2 min, before it even got any bit warm. I didn’t think the sensor would just went bad but it was $25 so I replaced it and nothing. Is there anything you know of I could have boogered up while doing this?
Did you have to reprogram the new rack ? I got a 13 Lincoln MKZ which is the same car just fancier. I keep seeing I have to program the new rack and wondering if you had to do the same ?
Can you change a sterring shaft on a 2013 ford fusion without having to hook it up to the computer ? They just said 2000 dollars to fix. I don't have that kind of money
The steering wheel on my 2014 MKZ is locked, I’m suspecting my rack assembly is bad at 150,000 miles with the MKZ and Fusion being related it should be a similar process I hope.
Cars are too young to have problems like this. I'm not sure how or why people buy things from companies with shotty records of quality. Ford is barely better than GM in the quality department.
That’s so true Blackman,I was a teenager in 1988, I had saved enough for a Toyota pickup( it was 3 yrs old) all my buddies gave me a hard time” That ain’t no ford” and other b.s. Well that truck lasted, and mite still be going for all I know, I smashed 135,000 really hard miles on that thing,missed shifts, I used bar and chain oil as oil! 2.50$ a gallon! Rolled it over, sunk it through the ice,and was drunk for most of it... I replaced front pads, that’s it!! No ball joints no alternator, no water pump, nothing else, except lots of side window glass( a lot of crazy girlfriends will do that) my buddies American rides? Hah,broke down, the usual ford/ Chevy BS, mentality, that it’s somehow OK that it costs a lot to go AMERICAN! Well not for me! They don’t make Toyota trucks like that anymore! And THATS too bad...
@@pierrelaboom4026 I have a few old cars that are Japanese that still run today. 1989 CRX, 1990 Acura Legend, 1993 Accord, 1993 Camry. All exist to this day, the Camry actually still has its R12 A/C charge. Miles dont seem to matter, all but the Accord have over 200k on the dial.
Brian, my 2014 fusion is making the EXACT same noise, but only when I turn to the left. Does that make a difference? Can I be sure that it's the rack and not something else? What is causing the noise (what is actually failing/happening)? Thanks for your help!!!
@@malimbestfilez So I ended up find that both of my front strut bearings were worn out. When turning the wheel very slowly you could feel a slight "bump" or vibration at one point in the turn which is indicative of the bearing issue. Replacing those has helped and the noise has now gone. That said, I still feel like there is something "lumpy" at the furthest extend of the turn. Like once you turn that far you have to force it over a hump to go to max turn. Idk. I have decided to leave it as is for now. I guess it's solved "enough" for me. The guy in the video never responded to me so no help there.
Thank you for making this video! I just did it on my 13 Taurus and the process is fairly the same. Did it on 12 ton jacks (two feet of clearance) and had more than enough room to maneuver.
Hello! I’ve counted the number of theeth and is 182. As it was impossible to buy just a new belt, I had to spend more money buying another steeering rack with all the same codes that were on the original one (to avoid communication issues). The problem now is that I cannot connect (communicate) it to the car. It remains 2 failure messages on the display as I had before and neither lane or park assist work properly in my Ford Fusion AWD 2013. What should I do? Thanks very much and God bless you!!
Ford is telling me that I can’t do it because I need a scan tool to download the module from old rack and pinion and install on new rack and pinion. Mine is a 2013 Ford Escape but everything is the same as your video. Is this true? Doesnt sound accurate.
Idk about the Escape but I have a 2014 Fusion, I got a new rack from Ford and installed it myself, didn’t need to transfer the modules or anything. Once I installed the new rack both the ABS and steering assist lights went off.
@@HowtoAutomotivetengo el mismo equipo maxisys ms906 bt. Sabes cambie la caja de dirección electroasistida de Ford escape 2014. Pero me quedo dura. Los otros módulos tienen códigos de perdida de comunicación del módulo PSCM de la dirección electroasistida. El módulo no aparece...tendré que probar con otro módulo... Te a ocurrido algo similar... Saludos máster muy bonito video...
Mine dash says that the steering assist and the advance track are both disabled, but only after going thru a car wash with an underbody spray. Shut off the car engine for a few minutes and the warnings are gone and the power steering returns. Could this mean that only an electrical connector is loose or corroded, because the warning goes away?
It’s definitely the whole steering rack needs to be changed! There is a RECALL on this for a lot of Ford vehicles, check your vin number on their website to see if your car has the recall. They will replace it for free. I just dropped mine off they called a few hours later and said it’ll all be covered free of charge. 2012 Ford Fusion 2.5L 91k miles. The recall covers 10 years or 150k miles whichever occurs first. Good luck and Merry Christmas
@@HowtoAutomotive Thanks for both replies. Upon closer inspection I lifted the hood and reached over the engine and pulled aside the C1463B cable from under the transmission housing and found the hidden problem. (This is one of three separate wire cables that connect to the power steering module that is mounted on the rack.) The cable had become detached from the harness clip on the steering rack and the harness rubbed against the transfer case until it wore thru to both copper wires. The wear was about 3/4" long. So I spliced, soldered, and put heatshrink over the wires along with new cable flex tubing. Next, I secured the cable with plastic cable ties so that the harness doesn't move and rub against anything again. A long test drive yielded no more warning lights. I think the problem is fixed. As suggested I did check the VIN for Ford recalls and this particular was not on the list.
My car started overheating, then lost the power steering. It still had coolant and couldn't understand why it's overheating. Any idea on what's happening?
Sounds like the rack was off centered when you put the steering shaft on. I would try taking the steering shaft back off turning the rack all the way One Direction and rotating it back all the way opposite direction counting the amount of rotations divided by half and then put the shaft back on.
Power steering assist fault alert and lot's of loud noise while idling/accelerating/turning wheel. Was told it needs a new engine, but now I'm thinking it really is the electric power steering.
Trina Cruz there is a recall of the power steering assist fault. 15S18 is the recall number. Should cover 2010-2012’s maybe others also. Definitely check and see if there’s a recall on your car for the power steering assist failure which is the whole steering rack. It’s like $1800-$2000 from the dealer. I just dropped my 2012 off, everything’s covered but they tried to act stupid at first. Give them that recall number! Good luck 👍🏼
@@HowtoAutomotive completely unrelated question. Did you get that cornwell Platinum box. If so what do you think of the quality of the box. I'm thinking about making a tool box change
Links for parts and tools are in the description
Awesome video. Did you not have to reprogram or flash the PCM or whatever? I just got mine swapped by my buddy but we never did the programming. Now the steering feels like it's hyper sensitive. Any small bump and it sets it off to one direction or the other. Not sure if that programming step is responsible or whether he messed something up in the install.
Hi sir I need some help plz how to reprogramming for new steering or use steering box on ford fusion 2012
@@ibanezmakki Forscan is the lowest cost way to do it.
CAUTION: when reassembling, the torque values for a few nuts are not the same for my 2014 Fusion SE. I used the 85 ft-lb torque values in the video on cross bar nuts and damaged the screw on the bracket. Then I looked at the service manual it says 60 Nm (44 ft-lb). The screw is 10.9 M10 which is typically rated 49 ft-lb, which is close to the number from the manual. Another one is the two rack & pinion bolts. They are 10.9 M14-110 bolts, rated 215 Mn (158 ft-lb), and need to be torqued to 200 Nm (147 ft-lb) per the service manual... So be sure to check the service manual about the torque.
Other than the torque value, this video is the best I can find on youtube and is very helpful. I followed the instruction and get the job done.
World Class video! If only all UA-cam how-to videos had great sound, camera work and lighting, specific details on tools and torque specs, and was quick and efficient. Best in class! Thank you!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for the tutorial! Took me 7 hours with jack stands and air tools, but I think it would have taken me days if not for this helpful tutorial!
I’m glad the video helped you out. I’m sure it saves you a ton of money. Thank you for watching!
smartxalex were you able to drive the vehicle to a dealer to get it flashed?
Ive got a 13 fusion to put a rack in tomorrow its been a while this was helpful i appreciate it and im a dealer tech UA-cam isnt just helpful for the DIY guys
Good luck tomorrow. Thank you for watching!!
How much the part cost
That video couldn't have been made any better. Nice job.
Sofb, this sounds EXACTLY like the noise mine is making. Is makes the same multiple knocking sounds when turning (only to the left, not the right) at a standstill. Checked all of the suspension parts and everything looked tight. Showed to multiple mechanic friends and no one could tell me what it was. I am now 100% convinced this is it.
Good video, saved me a lot of time. Put in a junkyard rack and used Forscan to reprogram it. Seems to be working well.
Forscan is mainly for Ford I assume?! Any idea what I can use to do the same programming on a 2016 /17 chevy Cruze?
The Lift made it seem easy, try it on jack stands ! Gonna take lot longer and back pain! Good video as Always Brian!
It's not too bad, just a stiff neck
That's why he has a lift dumb ass!!!
I did this in my driveway. I’ll give my 2 cents. This wasn’t a bad job . Make sure you have a really good impact especially if you live in an area where they use salt on the roads. I would also have sway bar link arms on hand because mine had to be cut off and they were worn out anyways. I purchased a used rack and didn’t have to use a scanner. Automatically cleared code and works. The motor on my rack was split in half
I’m doing mine on Saturday, my dad thought it was the strut bushing plates so I did both, he was looking it over and noticed the rack motor was in half.
Thank you for your video. Took about 2 hrs to do the job with two people. It was a great help.
Two hours only? You must’ve had great help and a shop full of tools
Thank you bro your video saved me a bunch of money by far you have the best video around
Thank you. Glad the video helped you save. Thank you for watching!
Fantastic video. Both in content and production. You’ve won a new subscriber.
Good video thanks for no annoying music in the background
i just did one one Cmax.. will be done tomorrow , my shop was busy today, i did completed rear brake on CRV, both upper and lower ball joints on Envoy, + aligh, and VW aligh, wow.. so i get home and watch you 😂😂
Ok super random question that you might not even see but is it going to be the same process for a c max as a fusion? I need to replace my power steering rack on my c max and this is the only video I can find that explains it well. I'm trying to figure out if I can do it on my own. Thanks!
Great detailed video Brian. I agree, that lift jack made all the difference
It does make life easy. Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the video….I’m about to do this job to my car with Jack stands and hand tools….wish me luck!!
We're you successful? I might need to do the same. 😅
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I could not find anything online with this noise!!! This is exactly what it sounds like.
Thanks! Ibwas fighting the rack and pinion until i decided to drink water and watch this video!! Crazy how the subframe has to move so the rack and pinion will come out!
Thank you for this guide, really helped me avoid unnecessary steps!
You make awesome videos. very short and to the point. Definitely an easier job using a car lift. Dong this on the ground with floor jacks would be a bummer. Thanks.
Pils Nrimgaard yeah I have in the equipment makes life easy. Glad you like the videos thank you for watching!
Hoping to use this video for sway bar removal. Wasn’t able to find anything to remove the stabilizer bar, but being the steering rack is there too, and thanks to you, I may now be able to give this stabilizer swap another go. Thanks!
Great vid! Just replaced my steering rack today. I watched your video prior to installing mine and you made it seem easy. Rust is a mechanic’s worst nightmare lol. All in all, new rack is perfect. No more sounds. Thanks!
Geno I work at a shop so I used our lift. Would be kinda hard with jack stands since you have to drop the sub frame to pull the old rack out. It’s not impossible with stands only but definitely tricky.
did you have to re-program it? i installed a used one and my steering wheel is stiff
Joeski 6366 I bought the rack new from Ford.I didn’t have to program it or anything. Installed it and noise was gone.
@@Joeski-nk7os How did you resolve your steering being stiff? I would recommend clearing stored codes but the battery disconnect step would have done that for you but just in case. Clearing codes should reset any codes that would make the PSCM to go to manual mode (no steering assist).
awesome video, learned a lot. wont be able to do it my self, but at least i know what they are going to do to my car... thanks a lot. you made it look so easy..
With this information you can determine if you’re getting a fair value for what they’re charging you. Thank you for watching!
Had trouble getting the ball joints back into the knuckle, flipped the nut upside down, sucked the threads through then flipped the nut around the normal way and sucked the ball joints into into place work like a dream
Man REALLY GREAT & detailed video. I can't wait to tackle this job with confidence
big kev you got this 👍 thank you for watching!
Great video very informative 👏 will never own a ford fusion
To all having this issue, please file a complaint for this to NHTSA so they can put a recall on this issue.
This is a great video! I do have a question, the website for the remanufactured steering rack says that it must be programmed and I called Ford who said I would have to get it towed to them to have the new rack programmed. How were you able to get the new rack to work without having to program it? Thanks.
This is why he said you would need a scan tool capable of doing a steering angle sensor relearn
There a trick to that second wire connector at 5:26 ? Tab slid back fine but still won’t budge.
Edit: NM I just needed to take a break. 😂. This video is great and I was able to easily follow along and complete the job in my driveway.
Very informative.....I did change my own few months ago and after 2weeks it got very stiff.. can't even use the car again.... Any insights?
Great video, appreciate the knowledge given
Wish i had the tools to do this myself. Wish there was a place where you could rent a bay with tools so you could work on your car. Now I gotta pay 1.5k to 2.5k and that type of money isn't feasible unfortunately. 😢
very good mechanic.bravo
Damn my car has symptoms of this. I can’t do this repair on my own! Have to take the whole car apart for this replacement!
Cheers mate, all worked with me just fine
awsome video! makes it look so easy! One thing i had a question on. Alldata says you must first scan the old rack and "copy" its contents to then reprogram the new one. I have not found any information on how to do that and your video looks like it worked without doing that at all. Have you heard of this before?
2014 fusion 2.5 non hybrid for me
Is it OK to get a used rack & pinion??
Nice video, thank you. What's book time on this job?
How much do you charge to put this on? Just curious how much was it all parts and labor?
thank you for the great video !!!!!! i have a 2014 escape that need the rack replaced is it the same process thanks
Great video but a question I have. Does the new rack have to be flashed in the computer for it to work? I was told it had to be and that's why it was going to cost so much.
I did not have to do any flashing on this vehicle..
Is this the same procedure for a Ford escape? Same year.
Hello,
My Fusion rack shaft has side to side slop where it goes through the firewall. It doesn't have any in/out movement. Is there a bushing or bearing that is supposed to keep that rack shaft from having slop which is creating a subtle clunk?
I wanna know too
После замены рейки надо будет адаптацию делать или не надо?
Awesome.....thank you for sharing this video.
Very well explained. Thank u
Do u have a vid on how to replace the subframe?
Are the hybrid fusion racks different from the non hybrids?
I’m sure it is different
Would i have to reprogram it to my car?
Thanks for the video, helped me knock this out BUT immediately when I went to drive me engine temp pegged Avery 2 min, before it even got any bit warm. I didn’t think the sensor would just went bad but it was $25 so I replaced it and nothing. Is there anything you know of I could have boogered up while doing this?
Did you get the issue resolved? Same problem...
Excellent video
Thank you!
Did you have to reprogram the new rack ? I got a 13 Lincoln MKZ which is the same car just fancier. I keep seeing I have to program the new rack and wondering if you had to do the same ?
Asking the same question for a 2016 as well.
If its a new rack, yes. You can use forscan for free to do it.
Hey man just wondering. Don’t you need to program the steering rack? Will your scan tool do that? I have a higher end launch scan tool
Maybe a newer models but not on this one
Great tutorial
Hi sir i need some help plz tell me how to reprogramming for new steering or use steering in ford fusion 2012
Can you change a sterring shaft on a 2013 ford fusion without having to hook it up to the computer ? They just said 2000 dollars to fix. I don't have that kind of money
The steering wheel on my 2014 MKZ is locked, I’m suspecting my rack assembly is bad at 150,000 miles with the MKZ and Fusion being related it should be a similar process I hope.
did you not have to program anything at all I know some fusions you gotta program them soo did you have to?
Would this be similar in a 2010 and a 2012
Great video!
Cars are too young to have problems like this. I'm not sure how or why people buy things from companies with shotty records of quality. Ford is barely better than GM in the quality department.
That’s so true Blackman,I was a teenager in 1988, I had saved enough for a Toyota pickup( it was 3 yrs old) all my buddies gave me a hard time” That ain’t no ford” and other b.s. Well that truck lasted, and mite still be going for all I know, I smashed 135,000 really hard miles on that thing,missed shifts, I used bar and chain oil as oil! 2.50$ a gallon! Rolled it over, sunk it through the ice,and was drunk for most of it... I replaced front pads, that’s it!! No ball joints no alternator, no water pump, nothing else, except lots of side window glass( a lot of crazy girlfriends will do that) my buddies American rides? Hah,broke down, the usual ford/ Chevy BS, mentality, that it’s somehow OK that it costs a lot to go AMERICAN! Well not for me! They don’t make Toyota trucks like that anymore! And THATS too bad...
@@pierrelaboom4026 I have a few old cars that are Japanese that still run today. 1989 CRX, 1990 Acura Legend, 1993 Accord, 1993 Camry. All exist to this day, the Camry actually still has its R12 A/C charge. Miles dont seem to matter, all but the Accord have over 200k on the dial.
Great video. Thanks
I have a 2014 Ford Focus. What about the computer?
Was that fusion 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder?
Do I have to program after I installed
Fantastic narrative
just curious why wouldn't you replace the rubber boot with a new one?
After I did this my lane assist malfunctioned any ideal why????
Brian, my 2014 fusion is making the EXACT same noise, but only when I turn to the left. Does that make a difference? Can I be sure that it's the rack and not something else? What is causing the noise (what is actually failing/happening)? Thanks for your help!!!
Hey. Did you end up finding what the problem is? Mine is very similar but only when turning right
@@malimbestfilez So I ended up find that both of my front strut bearings were worn out. When turning the wheel very slowly you could feel a slight "bump" or vibration at one point in the turn which is indicative of the bearing issue. Replacing those has helped and the noise has now gone. That said, I still feel like there is something "lumpy" at the furthest extend of the turn. Like once you turn that far you have to force it over a hump to go to max turn. Idk. I have decided to leave it as is for now. I guess it's solved "enough" for me. The guy in the video never responded to me so no help there.
This seems like it would be similar for a 2013 Taurus??
It probably is.
Thank you for making this video! I just did it on my 13 Taurus and the process is fairly the same. Did it on 12 ton jacks (two feet of clearance) and had more than enough room to maneuver.
Gerardo Serrano Glad it all worked out in the video helped. Thank you for watching!
What if I cant get the steering wheel straight?
Does ford fusion 2018 hybrid need collaboration after stearing repl
Replacement
The video is 15 minutes, how long did it actually take to replace? The mechanics are charging for 3 and 1/2 hours.
great vid thank u for the info
Hello!!
Can you tell me how many teeth has the belt for a Ford Fusion Titanium Ecoboost AWD 2013?
Thanks in advance and best regards!!
I don’t have one in the shop to count. I would recommend checking your parts supplier.
@@HowtoAutomotive Thank you!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hello!
I’ve counted the number of theeth and is 182.
As it was impossible to buy just a new belt, I had to spend more money buying another steeering rack with all the same codes that were on the original one (to avoid communication issues).
The problem now is that I cannot connect (communicate) it to the car. It remains 2 failure messages on the display as I had before and neither lane or park assist work properly in my Ford Fusion AWD 2013.
What should I do?
Thanks very much and God bless you!!
I just need to know if the car can be driven after new one installed so we can take it to a dealer to have flashed
It's electric so no fluid is required, i mean i don't know about yours in particular but if you don't see a fluid reservoir than it's electric.
@@ronijr4918 What the hell does your comment have to do with what Evin asked? I know, NOTHING!!!
Once you're done doing it completely, my Ford mechanic will be doing the same to my car😂😂😂
Es necesario programar?
Ford is telling me that I can’t do it because I need a scan tool to download the module from old rack and pinion and install on new rack and pinion. Mine is a 2013 Ford Escape but everything is the same as your video. Is this true? Doesnt sound accurate.
Michael Lopez has anyone answered the question about needing to flash this with a dealer after the installation
Idk about the Escape but I have a 2014 Fusion, I got a new rack from Ford and installed it myself, didn’t need to transfer the modules or anything. Once I installed the new rack both the ABS and steering assist lights went off.
I can't believe the dealership charges 3,000 for this work + part
How about configuration of the new rack and pinion with a scan tool?
It was not required.
@@HowtoAutomotivetengo el mismo equipo maxisys ms906 bt. Sabes cambie la caja de dirección electroasistida de Ford escape 2014. Pero me quedo dura. Los otros módulos tienen códigos de perdida de comunicación del módulo PSCM de la dirección electroasistida. El módulo no aparece...tendré que probar con otro módulo... Te a ocurrido algo similar... Saludos máster muy bonito video...
Mine dash says that the steering assist and the advance track are both disabled, but only after going thru a car wash with an underbody spray. Shut off the car engine for a few minutes and the warnings are gone and the power steering returns. Could this mean that only an electrical connector is loose or corroded, because the warning goes away?
Dave A It could be a loose connection. It’s worth having the codes pulled and going under there and having a look to see if somethings loose.
It’s definitely the whole steering rack needs to be changed! There is a RECALL on this for a lot of Ford vehicles, check your vin number on their website to see if your car has the recall. They will replace it for free. I just dropped mine off they called a few hours later and said it’ll all be covered free of charge. 2012 Ford Fusion 2.5L 91k miles. The recall covers 10 years or 150k miles whichever occurs first. Good luck and Merry Christmas
@@HowtoAutomotive Thanks for both replies. Upon closer inspection I lifted the hood and reached over the engine and pulled aside the C1463B cable from under the transmission housing and found the hidden problem. (This is one of three separate wire cables that connect to the power steering module that is mounted on the rack.) The cable had become detached from the harness clip on the steering rack and the harness rubbed against the transfer case until it wore thru to both copper wires. The wear was about 3/4" long. So I spliced, soldered, and put heatshrink over the wires along with new cable flex tubing. Next, I secured the cable with plastic cable ties so that the harness doesn't move and rub against anything again. A long test drive yielded no more warning lights. I think the problem is fixed. As suggested I did check the VIN for Ford recalls and this particular was not on the list.
Dave A *it says “Disabled” or “Fault”?*
@@IDABAYAREA650I it says disabled
My car started overheating, then lost the power steering. It still had coolant and couldn't understand why it's overheating. Any idea on what's happening?
Did you solve the problem? Same by me
I just down the rack and pinion on 2012 ford fusion and I can't alignment on the passenger side what can I do
Sounds like the rack was off centered when you put the steering shaft on. I would try taking the steering shaft back off turning the rack all the way One Direction and rotating it back all the way opposite direction counting the amount of rotations divided by half and then put the shaft back on.
@@HowtoAutomotive I will thank you
Is this the part I have to change if my car displays a message saying "steering assist fault" and the steering wheel is super stiff?
Photography with Alex most likely but I would recommend doing some diagnosing first.
Same here..... What was the problem?
Is this a Ford recall?
Power steering assist fault alert and lot's of loud noise while idling/accelerating/turning wheel. Was told it needs a new engine, but now I'm thinking it really is the electric power steering.
How long does it take to do the job
How long is your job
How long does it take to do the job
How much does something like this cost not including the rack
You can repair your old rack.The rubber toothed belt driven by the electric motor wears and slips with age.Belt is about 50.
How long a job
It looks like the rack and the EPS motor is a one assembly. What failed, the rack or the motor ?
The electronics inside the system that controls the power steering. Because Ford.
I am having a issue too, my assist fault warning message....Its so frustrated!!!!
Trina Cruz there is a recall of the power steering assist fault. 15S18 is the recall number. Should cover 2010-2012’s maybe others also. Definitely check and see if there’s a recall on your car for the power steering assist failure which is the whole steering rack. It’s like $1800-$2000 from the dealer. I just dropped my 2012 off, everything’s covered but they tried to act stupid at first. Give them that recall number! Good luck 👍🏼
Hey we r fight the with Corporate office for forward because the dealers I tell me there's no recalls on live in number their a** holes
@@unitedwestand5602 Stupid dealers won't take it and because there is no recalls on my Van for that part
DID YOU RE-PROGRAMM IT OR NOT?
There was no programming required. But I didn’t need to go in with a factory scan tool to clear out the code. A simple code reader will not do that.
Under what conditions can installing a new electric rack and pinion unit and avoid having to reprogram it. What must I do to @@HowtoAutomotive
Replaced mine and its still having issues the message however doesn’t come up
Its Icey make sure you check all the fuses the old one may have caused the burn out
What gloves do you use
I use SemperForce Black nitrile gloves
@@HowtoAutomotive completely unrelated question. Did you get that cornwell Platinum box. If so what do you think of the quality of the box. I'm thinking about making a tool box change
Honestly, my opinion the most annoying part is drive way replacement 😂😂
That's too early for failure !!
Guess who's NOT doing this job on Jack stands?? Lol
It would be tough but not impossible.
@@HowtoAutomotive oh I'm sure I could do it but for the amount of frustration I don't think it's worth it for me. I'll live to see another car lol
Must be pretty expensive for a shop to do ?
Damm these car companies are really f-ing up with new technology. Ill just keep driving my
69 buick skylark gsx.
lol
They did not make a 69 gsx though they made a gs