Power Steering Failure

Jillian

Can you let us know specifically what the repair is? Was there a TSB or recall listed on the work order from the dealer service dept? Thanks so much!

I have a 2009 Mazda Tribute. Power steering failed in the middle of a turn. 140K kms. Warranty expired. I had to replace the Power Steering Control Module. "Molude" is a misnomer since they had to replace the entire steering control shaft as well. Now Mazda has to configure the new module chip. Total cost: $2374.37. Last Mazda I ever buy!

Same has been happening to our 2008 Mariner Hybrid - No warning light; no console message. Ford service technician tells me there the diagnostic tool indicates a code that recommends replacing the steering column for about $1,400.

This is very similar to ODI ID Number : 10306742 which I found at https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

Otherwise I have been pleased with the vehicle.
I would like to know if such an expensive operation will actually fix the problem, or if a recall is in the works so that Ford pays for it.

[FLgrl]

Hi,
Do you have more details on this? I've had the same problems and they want to change the steering column for $2200 with no guarantees. I'd like to try any options first.
Thanks,
C

[thejames]

got some real info for me