2016 Ford Fusion: Steering assist fault service required
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Fusion report: steering assist fault service required. CarComplaints.com lists 9 owner complaints, average mileage 57,450 miles.
NHTSA has 184 owner complaints for the 2016 Fusion in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11747703 (filed 07/01/2026): “The contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering functionality and nearly crashed. the contact swerved and slammed on the brake pedal abruptly, causing the contact to strike the left si…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11743385 (filed 06/11/2026): “After hitting 100,000 mile my car electronics failed and caused my steering to fail and all other safety equipment like airbags and brokering system…”
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: steering gear replacement (2 reports) replace electric steering assist (1 reports) replace power steering rack (1 reports) replace steering gear and rack & pinion (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 $2,400 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Steering assist fault service required (2016 Fusion)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2016 Fusion
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