C200D: Power steering motor rotation angle sensor fault, steering gear internal failure (Ford)

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C200D is a manufacturer-specific code: its meaning depends on who built the car.

Other makes: meaning not verified. Check with a scan tool that reads manufacturer definitions.

• C200D on Ford

Most likely causes

What to test first

Start at step 1. Each result tells you what it means and where to go next.

1. 1

   Step 1: Have codes read from the power steering control module, and write down every code including the suffix after the colon (for example C200D:49).

   Low riskTool: scan tool with steering module access

   • IfC200D is stored, especially with :49 or with U3000

     It meansAn internal steering gear fault is likely.

     Go to step 2 Points to: Steering gear motor position sensor or internal connection failure

2. 2

   Step 2: Enter the VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup or ask a Ford dealer whether recall 15V340000 or another steering recall applies. The recall summary does not list codes, so a dealer must confirm.

   Low riskTool: VIN recall lookup

   • IfA recall is open

     It meansHave the dealer carry it out; it covers checking the power steering module and replacing the gear if codes are found.

     Go to step 3

   • IfNo open recall

     It meansThe repair is not covered by that recall; get a diagnosis.

     Go to step 3

3. 3

   Step 3: Have a technician run Ford's power steering diagnosis with a Ford-capable scan tool, check the steering gear connectors and module power, then confirm whether the steering gear needs replacing.

   Best left to a shopTool: factory-level scan tool and service information

   Warning:Steering is a safety system. Do not take apart the steering rack or column yourself, and do not drive if steering assist is lost.

   • IfThe pinpoint test shows an internal steering gear failure

     It meansThe steering gear assembly is replaced.

     Points to: Steering gear motor position sensor or internal connection failure

Symptoms

• Power Steering Assist Fault or Steering Assist Fault message
• Steering suddenly heavy, especially at low speed Gets more serious: stop and have it checked.
• Service AdvanceTrac message
• Assist comes back after restarting, then fails again

How to fix

This is a safety-critical system, so we explain the code but don't give repair steps. Have it inspected by a qualified technician.

On your vehicle

Related codes

• U3000Manufacturer code: on Ford, Honda, Acura and Mazda, the module that stored it found a fault inside itself

  Shares causes Supported by vehicle data

  U3000 is an internal fault in the module that stores it. Owners often report U3000 with C200D when power steering assist fails.

• C1B00Steering angle sensor signal invalid or not calibrated (Ford, Lincoln)

  Same system Supported by vehicle data

  C1B00 is a steering angle sensor signal fault. NHTSA's investigation lists C1B00-62 and C200D-49 among the codes that lead to steering gear replacement.

• C1277Steering wheel angle sensor circuit failure (Ford, Lincoln)

  Same system Supported by vehicle data

  C1277 is a steering wheel angle circuit failure. One Fusion dealer note shows both codes before the steering gear was replaced.

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