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BOSCH POWER STEERING BOLTS CAUSE RECALLS!

Started by ZSHO, May 15, 2018, 06:47:20 AM

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ZSHO

More than 550,000 vehicles affected by bolts that can corrode and cause a loss of power steering. Z

MAY 14, 2018 — Bosch is recalling nearly 558,000 electric power steering systems with aluminum mounting bolts that can corrode and break, allowing the steering gears to detach and causing the vehicles to lose power steering.

Bosch says the aluminum bolts are especially susceptible to corrosion in states where road salt is routinely used in the winter months.

The aluminum mounting bolts attach the electric motors to the housings of the electric power steering systems. Bosch says it decided to order the recall based on recalls from two automakers.

In April 2015, Ford issued a recall of 2013-2015 Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles due to the aluminum bolts. Ford vehicles in areas where road salt was used had the power steering mounting bolts replaced, while vehicles in other areas received extended warranties to cover future repair.

http://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/bosch-power-steering-bolts-recall.shtml


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

ZSHO



2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

ZSHO

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FORD WATER PUMP CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT SAYS ENGINES FAIL.  Z

Lawsuit alleges millions of Ford vehicles with Duratec engines have faulty water pumps.

OCTOBER 7, 2018 — A Ford water pump class-action lawsuit alleges millions of vehicles from 2007 to the present are equipped with Ford Cyclone (Duratec) engines at risk of engine failures.

The lawsuit alleges the Duratec engines eventually fail because coolant leaks from the water pumps directly into engine parts or the oil pans and mixes with engine oil.

The mixture of coolant and oil is allegedly sent throughout the engines and causes premature engine failures, sometimes with no warning.

Arkansas plaintiff Bobby Roe purchased a 2011 Ford Edge in April 2018, but three months later the water pump allegedly caused the engine to fail while driving on a highway. The Edge had about 95,000 miles on it at the time and Roe says he was forced to pay $1,200 to replace the engine with a used engine.

http://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2018/ford-water-pump-class-action-lawsuit.shtml


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

StealBlueSho

$1,200 to replace the motor? Thats not a bad deal...

SHOdded

Used engine in no doubt a rural area.  Most places will be $1,500 and up for a NATURALLY ASPIRATED engine install.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!