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U2016:47Built On Or After 12-Aug-2019 Some 2020 Transit vehicles built on or after 12-Aug-2019 may exhibit a lack of power steering assist on initial engine start-up with DTC
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7Original wording in English
FORD, LINCOLN
Some of the following vehicles: 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 27-Jan-2026 2025-2026 Maverick/Bronco Sport vehicles built on or before 20-Jan-2026 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 02-Dec-2025 2023-2026 Escape/Corsair may exhibit reduced steering assist and a "Power Steering Assist Fault" messa…
FORD
Some 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may exhibit only continuous memory diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2016:47 stored in the power steering control module (PSCM) after a self test is performed with the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool. If the vehicle does not exhibit any observable symptoms such as lack of/red…
FORD, LINCOLN
Some 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E and 2023-2025 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit only continuous memory diagnostic trouble code (CMDTC) U2016:47 stored in the power steering control module (PSCM) after a self test is performed with Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool.
FORD, LINCOLN
Some 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E and 2023-2025 Escape/Corsair vehicles may exhibit only continuous memory diagnostic trouble code (CMDTC) U2016:47 stored in the power steering control module (PSCM) after a self test is performed with Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool.
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24A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | BRONCO SPORT ↗ | 2026 |
| Ford | BRONCO SPORT ↗ | 2025 |
| Ford | ESCAPE ↗ | 2026 |
| Ford | ESCAPE ↗ | 2025 |
| Ford | ESCAPE ↗ | 2024 |
| Ford | ESCAPE ↗ | 2023 |
| Ford | EXPEDITION ↗ | 2022 |
| Ford | MAVERICK ↗ | 2026 |
Code meaning and manufacturer information
Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.
Signal Link Short to Ground (Non SCP) / From NGV Module
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