C200D on Ford

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

Severity: Inspect soon

NHTSA found that loss of the steering motor position signal on these Ford steering gears shuts off power steering assist. Steering still works but needs much more effort, especially at low speed, which raises crash risk. Get it diagnosed soon, and do not drive if assist is gone.

It gets more serious if:

Stop: Steering becomes heavy or a Power Steering Assist Fault or Steering Assist Fault message appears. Ford's recall says loss of assist needs more steering effort at low speed and raises crash risk. Pull over safely and have the car inspected or towed.

Safety-critical system: explanation only, no DIY steps. Source: how we rate severity

This page covers only what differs on Ford. For what C200D means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the C200D guide.

What's different on Ford

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2010–2016 · Fusion
Supported by vehicle data
Owners report sudden loss of steering assist with C200D; dealers replaced the steering gear. NHTSA's investigation PE14030 covers 2010–2012 models and lists C200D-49.
2011–2016 · Explorer
Supported by vehicle data
Owners report loss of steering assist with C200D (motor rotation angle sensor) and dealers replacing the steering gear.
2011–2015 · Taurus
Supported by vehicle data
NHTSA's investigation covers 2011–2013 Taurus steering gears, and owners of 2014–2015 models report C200D with loss of assist.

Sources and review

NHTSA investigation PE14030: electric power steering failure, 2010-2012 Fusion and related Ford and Lincoln models — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (read via carcomplaints.com)
NHTSA complaint 10641925: 2011 Ford Fusion, dealer reads C200D (steering gear internal failure) — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Owner complaints mentioning C200D on Ford and Mercury vehicles — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA complaint 11265780: 2016 Ford Explorer, dealer cites C200D motor rotation angle sensor — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA complaint 10525855: 2011 Ford Explorer, dealer EPAS diagnosis C200D:49 — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Ford recall 15V340000: electric power steering assist may shut down — Ford / NHTSA (read via vehiclesafetyrecalls.com)

Last reviewed: October 15, 2026
Written by: Saurabh K.
Editorial review: Pending
Technician review: Technician review pending

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