2015 Ford Fusion: Loss of electric power assisted steering
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Fusion report: loss of electric power assisted steering. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 35,250 miles.
NHTSA has 181 owner complaints for the 2015 Fusion in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11758337 (filed 08/20/2026): “When driving off and on the power steering will go out and different warning lights will come on including “hill parking assist is off”.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11757983 (filed 08/19/2026): “The contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the messages "loss of traction control" and "advancetrac off" were displayed, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. the contact safely pulled over to the side of th…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: disconnect positive battery cable, then reconnect (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,830 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Loss of electric power assisted steering (2015 Fusion)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2015 Fusion
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