Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor Sedan, Police Interceptor Utilit, Taurus (2017): Steering
Recall 17V530000 · Aug 28, 2017 · Ford Motor Company
253
vehicles affected
253
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V530000
- Date
- Aug 28, 2017
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 253
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Explorer, Taurus and Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan vehicles. The steering gear heat shield fasteners may corrode, allowing the heat shield to detach.
What can happen
If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer | 2017 |
| Ford | Police Interceptor Sedan | 2017 |
| Ford | Police Interceptor Utilit | 2017 |
| Ford | Taurus | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V530000?
4 models: Ford Explorer (2017), Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (2017), Ford Police Interceptor Utilit (2017) and 1 more, about 253 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V530000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers to inspect and replace the heat shield fasteners as needed, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S23.
What can happen?
If the heat shield detaches, the steering gear may overheat, increasing the steering effort required by the driver, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.