Recall Alert: Approximately 393,000 Ford and Lincoln Vehicles

Vehicles Affected: Approximately 393,000 model-year 2011-13 Ford Taurus and Flex vehicles, model-year 2011-13 Lincoln MKS and MKT vehicles, model-year 2011-12 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans, and model-year 2011 Mercury Milan sedans.

Only the following vehicles are affected: Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles built at the Oakville Assembly Plant from Sept. 7, 2010, to Feb. 28, 2012; Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles built at the Hermosillo Assembly Plant from Sept. 7, 2010, to Feb. 28, 2012; Mercury Milan vehicles built at the Hermosillo Assembly Plant from Sept. 7, 2010, to Dec. 10, 2010; and Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles built at the Chicago Assembly Plant from Sept. 7, 2010, to Feb. 28, 2012.

The Problem: An electrical steering connection problem could cause the loss of electric power steering assist while driving. If this happens, the steering system defaults to manual steering mode, which makes the vehicle more difficult to steer and increases the risk of an accident. Ford said it is aware of four minor accidents that might be related to this condition, but no injuries.

The Fix: Dealers will either update software for the power steering control module or replace the steering gear for free.

What Owners Should Do: Ford has not yet released an owner notification schedule. Owners can call Ford at 866-436-7332 for more information.

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