Electric Steering Assist Problem

[Chance301]

Took delivery of my XLT hybrid lux this past weekend. At 180 miles, the electrically assisted power steering failed followed quickly by the traction control, Hill hold, & emergency braking functions. Did a quick search and haven’t found others reporting any steering issues. Truck is at dealership now and hopefully it’s something minor such as a wiring harness connection, etc.
Anyone else experienced a similar problem?
The first 180 miles were great!! Hoping this is just a bump in the road and not indicative of a problematic future!

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[Ford Motor Company]

Took delivery of my XLT hybrid lux this past weekend. At 180 miles, the electrically assisted power steering failed followed quickly by the traction control, Hill hold, & emergency braking functions. Did a quick search and haven’t found others reporting any steering issues. Truck is at dealership now and hopefully it’s something minor such as a wiring harness connection, etc.
Anyone else experienced a similar problem?
The first 180 miles were great!! Hoping this is just a bump in the road and not indicative of a problematic future!

Hey there! I'd be happy to take a look at your Maverick concerns on my end. To get started, can you please send over a private message with your VIN and the name/location of your local Ford dealer?

 

[William Donnelly]

Took delivery of my XLT hybrid lux this past weekend. At 180 miles, the electrically assisted power steering failed followed quickly by the traction control, Hill hold, & emergency braking functions. Did a quick search and haven’t found others reporting any steering issues. Truck is at dealership now and hopefully it’s something minor such as a wiring harness connection, etc.
Anyone else experienced a similar problem?
The first 180 miles were great!! Hoping this is just a bump in the road and not indicative of a problematic future!

My dealer just called and said that they could not deliver the truck till the steering assist was fixed cuz it went when they tried to move it

 

[Chance301]

My dealer just called and said that they could not deliver the truck till the steering assist was fixed cuz it went when they tried to move it

Did they get your Maverick’s steering repaired and delivered to you yet? Based on very close delivery dates, our trucks may have been manufactured around the same time. Mine is at the dealership waiting for a new steering assembly. Wondering if ours are the first of a series of steering issues

 

[Majoretx]

My dealer just called and said that they could not deliver the truck till the steering assist was fixed cuz it went when they tried to move it

I had same issue today when i went to pick mine up from dealsership

 

[Majoretx]

Hey there! I'd be happy to take a look at your Maverick concerns on my end. To get started, can you please send over a private message with your VIN and the name/location of your local Ford dealer?

I had same issue today at toliver ford in mineola when i went to pick up the truck on purchase day.

Did they get your Maverick’s steering repaired and delivered to you yet? Based on very close delivery dates, our trucks may have been manufactured around the same time. Mine is at the dealership waiting for a new steering assembly. Wondering if ours are the first of a series of steering issues

same i was supposed to take deliery today and i hae the exact same issue power steering, hill assist, and traction deal

 

[Chance301]

From what I understand, the problem is with a sensor that’s part of the steering assist. Apparently the sensor can’t be replaced and repair requires replacement of the entire steering column assembly. Dealer can’t seem to get the necessary part. Still wondering if several of our trucks were built with a batch oh bad steering components.

 

[Z_ealot]

From what I understand, the problem is with a sensor that’s part of the steering assist. Apparently the sensor can’t be replaced and repair requires replacement of the entire steering column assembly. Dealer can’t seem to get the necessary part. Still wondering if several of our trucks were built with a batch oh bad steering components.

What was your build date? Just curious just in case I have to watch out for it on my maverick when it gets here

 

[Chance301]

What was your build date? Just curious just in case I have to watch out for it on my maverick when it gets here

Built on 9/5/22

 

[Z_ealot]

Built on 9/5/22

Oof, here’s to hoping this is not a widespread issue…. Mine was built on 8/29

 

[IwannaMav]

Is this a hybrid only problem or is it affecting Ecoboosts as well?.

 

[fossil]

Is this a hybrid only problem or is it affecting Ecoboosts as well?.

good question. with the hybrid the engine is off at times and could not drive a power steering pump. not the case with the 2.0l if it has a belt driven pump

 

[Darnon]

good question. with the hybrid the engine is off at times and could not drive a power steering pump. not the case with the 2.0l if it has a belt driven pump

Neither have a pump. It's electric.

 

[Majoretx]

From what I understand, the problem is with a sensor that’s part of the steering assist. Apparently the sensor can’t be replaced and repair requires replacement of the entire steering column assembly. Dealer can’t seem to get the necessary part. Still wondering if several of our trucks were built with a batch oh bad steering components.

Ugh yes it starting to sound like it. I will let you know what they say today if it’s the same issue

 

[Flight Test]

This kind of shit should not be happening at all.

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