Just got off my first job to come to my beautiful job – you know, be your boss type deal. I’m working on this 2011 Ford Fusion. Came here with a power steering service issue, so it did not have power steering when it came in.
I did a scan, and it had a weird code (P07-09 or something like that). It was not a motor or transmission power steering failure, and it kept telling me to reset it. So, I reset it with my scanner.
However, it turns out that a scanner will not do a full reset because the memory is stored in the radio. To clear the code, you would have to disconnect your positive and negative battery cables, touch them together for a few seconds, and leave them disconnected for six hours to fully drain the radio memory.
When I started the car back up, I gained power steering back. It’s important to note that if you have a tire pressure sensor fault, it will eventually cause the power steering assist to quit again. So, if a light comes on the dashboard saying “service your power steering assist” and you also have a tire pressure sensor service light, it’s crucial to address the problem.
As weird as it sounds, Ford likes to be a pain sometimes. Good luck!
What was the issue with the 2011 Ford Fusion?
The issue was with the power steering service. The car did not have power steering when it came in for service.
What was the code received during the scan?
The code received during the scan was p07-09, indicating a power steering issue.
How was the power steering issue resolved?
The issue was resolved by disconnecting the positive and negative battery cables, touching them together for a few seconds, and leaving them disconnected for six hours to fully drain the radio memory. This restored the power steering assistance.
What additional step was mentioned to prevent the power steering issue from reoccurring?
It was mentioned that resolving a tire pressure sensor fault is important to prevent the power steering assist from quitting again.