Happened to me and it was literally a burned 10amp fuse from under the panel under the steering steering wheel. Asshole tried to tell me it was a rack and pinion needed smh
When it says service advancetrac that’s when you know it’s fucked, way above your intelligence and must be taken to FORD immediately. If it just says power steering assist fault you can get away with resetting electronics and using until it happens again… Just remember folks this guy is smarter than the average driver on the roads you drive on…
Thanks dude. I initially thought that cap just up and left from the dipstick was it, but no. Hilarious though…same dash and all…I even have a pic of my son in that exact same spot.
This happened to me a week ago. Started it up and the fault message came on. Got quite an upper body workout to make it to my next stop. But after starting it up again it was back to normal and haven't had a problem since after driving 400 miles.
So my 2011 Ford fusion hybrid doesn't have a power steering pump doesn't have power steering fluid doesn't have an alternator a starter doesn't have none of that stuff so if yours is a Ford fusion hybrid how do you have that stuff cuz that's a kind of weird because I know for a fact mine does not have it that's why you hear nothing when you turn your car on it doesn't crank there's no alternator and no starter to make it crank it's all electric
Plain and simple, water got into your rack and rotted the bearings. A new rack is needed. I replaced mines about two years ago and getting the feeling it's ready to fail again. I live in Florida and I believe it only takes one day of driving in heavy rain / deep puddles to start the corrosion process. I did the service myself and next time i'm chucking the whole car
I have a 2011 Ford Fusion SE.My steering is the opposite of yours mine is loose steering on the left side.I need to replace the steering angle sensor.I already bought the part just have to find a reasonably priced mechanic to replace it I also had the advance trac warning light on.
@@lateshataylor1528 I bought a generation 3 rack & pinion. That's not how it's spelled, sorry. Ford had issues and made 3 different versions. The Gen 3 is the newest. It cost me around $1500 to fix.
@@lateshataylor1528 I hope Ford does a recall because I'll get my money back. I don't know if they have yet tho. You should call your local Ford and ask. I hope this helps you. I got mine in 2010 and I love that car.
After you fix either your battery or your tire problem you need to take your car to Ford and have them reset your computer and your light will be gone and it will work again
As it's an electric steering rack it's actually an electric issue , look up your wiring diagram for the vehicle and find out if the main power should be 3 or 4 main wires (not data cables ) have power they should read 12v normally as they are live wires . If those wires are testing correctly then you have a bad rack most likely (electric power steering motor ) electric systems can fail with out warning and alot of vehicles now a days have electric powersteering
I had a bad abs right sensor om it it was bad but steering didn’t come back many codes no communication Tom top. Tryed relearn car beeped once then twice didn’t help. Still no steering. It was working then off and on now none Ugg
Thank you!!!! Wifes 2012 2.5l is making noises. I look for the reservoir for low fluid and I can’t find the reservoir. Huh, maybe because their isn’t one???? I never knew this....never really heard of this tbh....all my vehicles have had a traditional power steering setup......was tired of looking for that damn reservoir in the Michigan winter.......
Thank you so much for this video. This happened at 11pm last night over an hour away from my home after an event. I was lucky and after having the car off while researching the power steering info, I turned the car back on, the code had cleared and I was able to at least drive home. All the recall info about the power steering assist in the comments below is worth checking out if you have just seen this viedo. Thank you again for creating a specific video to explain this problem and spark a further conversation.
To anyone having these issues if for some reason your car stears past coded steering angle it will shut off your power steering as a safety an just needs codes wiped.
What do u mean by that. my car was pulling to the left alot like it needed a alignment. Tire was low on air too. The light was on and it was still working until i turned the car off.
I'm dealing with the same issue & my car is also pulling to the left My tires are total shit & I need to get some new ones. I'm thinking the issue might be tire related
My 2011 Fusion...power assist fault light came on today at 155,025 miles, no power steering. I did pull the battery ground cable off for 5 minutes...to clear all codes! Then cleaned the positive and negative battery posts..had copper green crude under the clamps. Reconnected cables and started the car....power steering works just fine again. Thanks here to poster "Research Ross McIntyre" for his suggestion. IT WORKED FOR ME! I will update on how long this fix works when I drive it for a while!
The Ford EPS is crap! The connect/ reconnect of battery worked a couple of times...for weeks, But....the Ford system set a Permanent disable code so there is no power steering at all now. The dealer says I must buy entire new rack and pinion assembly for $1595, repair and reprogramming will total $2378. This does not include the full rebuild of front ball joints and new tie rod ends....which may be binding and actually cause a huge amount of extra effort to steer the car. This extra resistance and binding can cause the electric servo motor in the EPS to draw a lot more voltage/ amps and cause huge amount of extra heat, shorting out the electric motor or the electronic board ECM in the steering rack. Like it's been said by other experts, Ford knows this EPS was defective and overheating on it's brand new cars. All the new Fords are using electric power steering....trucks and cars. NO MORE FORDS FOR ME!
The air isn't "gassing out" of the steering rack, it "needs grease"??? you realize it's an electric steering rack? what the fuck are you even talking about
he can't get the air out because there is no air in an electrical system. he keeps talking about a pump that does not exist. there is only an electric motor and a series of sensors to activate it.
I’m gonna try and chalk this up to a module/computer/sensor/code issue…. Did you happen to have a low pressure tire message for a front wheel directly BEFORE the fault?
Drumkid330.... hello Are you saying the two has something to do with each other? I do have that message: low tire pressure and a tire shop says it's a sensor for my driver front tire. What is described in the video also happened to me earlier.
Yes.There’s a complicated “data” bus that is responsible for a lot of drivetrain capabilities. There are quite a few sensors that could put the whole system into fail safe mode if they detect. Problem such as tire pressure… meaning if a flat tire (primarily I The front) goes flat, the wheel speed sensors resoond by Disabling Advancetrac, and Power steering assist Ifyou check your fuse diagram, the passenger compartment has eps and stability control in the same fuse.
@@caseyholmes7921 if you take it to a dealer, make sure they perform a full ECU flash, before you let them talk you into replacing the whole rack and pinion
Please stay away from car's. You know less than nothing.
Happened to me and it was literally a burned 10amp fuse from under the panel under the steering steering wheel. Asshole tried to tell me it was a rack and pinion needed smh
Thank you very much for your video I appreciate people like you
Life saver really
Where iscthe fuse box location
When it says service advancetrac that’s when you know it’s fucked, way above your intelligence and must be taken to FORD immediately. If it just says power steering assist fault you can get away with resetting electronics and using until it happens again… Just remember folks this guy is smarter than the average driver on the roads you drive on…
Thanks dude. I initially thought that cap just up and left from the dipstick was it, but no. Hilarious though…same dash and all…I even have a pic of my son in that exact same spot.
This happened to me a week ago. Started it up and the fault message came on. Got quite an upper body workout to make it to my next stop. But after starting it up again it was back to normal and haven't had a problem since after driving 400 miles.
U said u checked the fuse which one is it I’m trying to find it right now
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Did you ever find a solution to this issue with the steering
Take this video down, False information. Air? Pumping Air? Really?
Don'take another video
Does this apply to my 2010 mercury milan
Good video man. Gives me a place to start
Nearly 3mins of babbling 🤦🏽
So my 2011 Ford fusion hybrid doesn't have a power steering pump doesn't have power steering fluid doesn't have an alternator a starter doesn't have none of that stuff so if yours is a Ford fusion hybrid how do you have that stuff cuz that's a kind of weird because I know for a fact mine does not have it that's why you hear nothing when you turn your car on it doesn't crank there's no alternator and no starter to make it crank it's all electric
Mine also same year
Plain and simple, water got into your rack and rotted the bearings. A new rack is needed. I replaced mines about two years ago and getting the feeling it's ready to fail again. I live in Florida and I believe it only takes one day of driving in heavy rain / deep puddles to start the corrosion process. I did the service myself and next time i'm chucking the whole car
How much was it$?
@@supernothing77 should be 800 to 900 now w inflation and transportation
How did you fix the steering wheel
Thanks
Did you check the steering angle sensor module?
Did u have that exact problem? I think mine is messed up
I have a 2011 Ford Fusion SE.My steering is the opposite of yours mine is loose steering on the left side.I need to replace the steering angle sensor.I already bought the part just have to find a reasonably priced mechanic to replace it I also had the advance trac warning light on.
Well A1 appreciate the video
You need a mom to wash your mouth out with bleach
Dude there's no air in the line electric assistance🤣
Are you just making things up and saying them as you go? Anyone reading this do not take advice from this video.
FORD FUSION is a great car. I also had this same problem. Only problem I've had with over 200k miles.
How did you fix it? I’m having this problem now
@@lateshataylor1528 I bought a generation 3 rack & pinion. That's not how it's spelled, sorry. Ford had issues and made 3 different versions. The Gen 3 is the newest. It cost me around $1500 to fix.
@@phillipjohnson8241 so it was t under recall at Ford?
@@phillipjohnson8241 *wasn’t… sorry
@@lateshataylor1528 I hope Ford does a recall because I'll get my money back. I don't know if they have yet tho. You should call your local Ford and ask. I hope this helps you. I got mine in 2010 and I love that car.
After you fix either your battery or your tire problem you need to take your car to Ford and have them reset your computer and your light will be gone and it will work again
As it's an electric steering rack it's actually an electric issue , look up your wiring diagram for the vehicle and find out if the main power should be 3 or 4 main wires (not data cables ) have power they should read 12v normally as they are live wires . If those wires are testing correctly then you have a bad rack most likely (electric power steering motor ) electric systems can fail with out warning and alot of vehicles now a days have electric powersteering
I had a bad abs right sensor om it it was bad but steering didn’t come back many codes no communication Tom top. Tryed relearn car beeped once then twice didn’t help. Still no steering. It was working then off and on now none Ugg
Thank you!!!! Wifes 2012 2.5l is making noises. I look for the reservoir for low fluid and I can’t find the reservoir. Huh, maybe because their isn’t one???? I never knew this....never really heard of this tbh....all my vehicles have had a traditional power steering setup......was tired of looking for that damn reservoir in the Michigan winter.......
stop cursing . then you get more viewers.
It doesn't have fluid or a pump. It's all electric driven with an electric motor in a circuit board
Thank you so much for this video. This happened at 11pm last night over an hour away from my home after an event. I was lucky and after having the car off while researching the power steering info, I turned the car back on, the code had cleared and I was able to at least drive home. All the recall info about the power steering assist in the comments below is worth checking out if you have just seen this viedo. Thank you again for creating a specific video to explain this problem and spark a further conversation.
Can I ask what you ended up having to do? Mine is the same issue where it went away but I want to get it fixed in case it happens again.
Yes I have the same issue too so I guess I'm going to do a lot of reading of 250+ to comments
This got to be the most watched and commented on video that makes absolutely zero points
To anyone having these issues if for some reason your car stears past coded steering angle it will shut off your power steering as a safety an just needs codes wiped.
What do u mean by that. my car was pulling to the left alot like it needed a alignment. Tire was low on air too. The light was on and it was still working until i turned the car off.
U saying if the angle off or the car pulls too the left or right it will set the code off ? Please reply asap.
I'm dealing with the same issue & my car is also pulling to the left My tires are total shit & I need to get some new ones. I'm thinking the issue might be tire related
I’m having the same problem did anyone figure anything out ?
Any updates?
My 2011 Fusion...power assist fault light came on today at 155,025 miles, no power steering. I did pull the battery ground cable off for 5 minutes...to clear all codes! Then cleaned the positive and negative battery posts..had copper green crude under the clamps. Reconnected cables and started the car....power steering works just fine again. Thanks here to poster "Research Ross McIntyre" for his suggestion. IT WORKED FOR ME! I will update on how long this fix works when I drive it for a while!
I'm on my second EPS with my 2010. the rack and pinion is junk. the factory one lasted from 2009 till 2019 the replacement oem lasted 2 years.
Did you had to reflash the new EPS module after installing the new one?
The Ford EPS is crap! The connect/ reconnect of battery worked a couple of times...for weeks, But....the Ford system set a Permanent disable code so there is no power steering at all now. The dealer says I must buy entire new rack and pinion assembly for $1595, repair and reprogramming will total $2378. This does not include the full rebuild of front ball joints and new tie rod ends....which may be binding and actually cause a huge amount of extra effort to steer the car. This extra resistance and binding can cause the electric servo motor in the EPS to draw a lot more voltage/ amps and cause huge amount of extra heat, shorting out the electric motor or the electronic board ECM in the steering rack. Like it's been said by other experts, Ford knows this EPS was defective and overheating on it's brand new cars. All the new Fords are using electric power steering....trucks and cars. NO MORE FORDS FOR ME!
@@1LongTallTexan I’m about to call the dealership. I pray this isn’t the same for me 😭
Dude its an all electric power steering no pump with fluid all electric my man
he said that
this guy really didnt tell us anything other than his car is broke, lol 2:31 seconds of my life i cant get back
Fixed Or Repaired Daily.
Watch your language.
Que. Sea en español
The air isn't "gassing out" of the steering rack, it "needs grease"??? you realize it's an electric steering rack? what the fuck are you even talking about
he can't get the air out because there is no air in an electrical system. he keeps talking about a pump that does not exist. there is only an electric motor and a series of sensors to activate it.
I’m gonna try and chalk this up to a module/computer/sensor/code issue…. Did you happen to have a low pressure tire message for a front wheel directly BEFORE the fault?
i’m having the same problem, and my tpms light was on before, you know what it could be?
Drumkid330.... hello Are you saying the two has something to do with each other? I do have that message: low tire pressure and a tire shop says it's a sensor for my driver front tire. What is described in the video also happened to me earlier.
Yes.There’s a complicated “data” bus that is responsible for a lot of drivetrain capabilities. There are quite a few sensors that could put the whole system into fail safe mode if they detect. Problem such as tire pressure… meaning if a flat tire (primarily I The front) goes flat, the wheel speed sensors resoond by Disabling Advancetrac, and Power steering assist Ifyou check your fuse diagram, the passenger compartment has eps and stability control in the same fuse.
@@caseyholmes7921 if you take it to a dealer, make sure they perform a full ECU flash, before you let them talk you into replacing the whole rack and pinion
@@drumkid330 thank you
Steering angle control sensor is the problem behind steering wheel
It's behind the steering wheel
It's the steering angle control sensor
12 fusion 4 banger here, My car has 180k miles the only thing that broke down was the thermostat other then it's regular maintenance no issues.