Ford is recalling a few hundred Mustangs that might not have been properly fixed in a previous recall. According to the official recall report, certain 2022-2023 Mustangs have to have their power steering control module (PSCM) software updated because technicians did not upload the correct software during the initial repair process.
The automaker discovered these vehicles were recorded as being fixed but did not have the remedy actually installed. Ford initially recalled the 30,735 Mustangs last year because their steering gears might not have been properly calibrated, potentially causing the steering wheel to oscillate back and forth when the driver tried to turn. This era of Mustang uses electronic steering.
Ford originally calibrated the steering gear’s secondary digital torque sensor with an inverted polarity. Without the correct software update, the underlying condition remains, and the problem could appear if the primary steering torque sensor fails or is faulty. Ford didn’t say how severe the oscillations could be, but noted in the recall report that “unintended steering assist could lead to loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.”
Ford owners will have to take their Mustang to the dealer, where a service technician will update the PSCM with the correct software. It’s a free fix, and Ford will begin notifying owners on March 31. The automaker said it’s unaware of any reports of accents or injuries related to this issue.
The automaker has issued 10 recalls so far this year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ford has recently led the industry in recalls, fixing millions of cars at an immense expense, and CEO Jim Farley has previously said he wants to address the automaker’s quality issues. Last year, Ford became the third-most recalled brand, issuing 67 recalls affecting 4.8 million cars, behind Tesla and Stellantis.
Source:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration