EPS went out 4 days after arriving on lot

[Hhermann]

I bought a Big Bend with BB package on Friday 4/2 by Tuesday the EPS went out and about 4 other screens were popping up and lighting up my dash. The dealer called me a week later and says the steering column needs to be replaced. I'm a little concerned because I didn't even put 80 miles on it. Has anyone else had this issue? I'm just concerned this specific car may be a lemon. Any opinions?

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[Jim in Wisconsin]

What does EPS stand for?

 

[Hhermann]

What does EPS stand for?

Electronic power steering

 

[Jim in Wisconsin]

My base model had "steering assist fault - service required" come up a few times with only about 400 miles on it. It still steered ok, just a little harder. The dealer replaced something in the column and after that had trouble with the programing- version. They had to deal directly with Ford to get it to work, but it's fine now.

 

[DMEARC]

I bought a Big Bend with BB package on Friday 4/2 by Tuesday the EPS went out and about 4 other screens were popping up and lighting up my dash. The dealer called me a week later and says the steering column needs to be replaced. I'm a little concerned because I didn't even put 80 miles on it. Has anyone else had this issue? I'm just concerned this specific car may be a lemon. Any opinions?

A new model is bound to have some glitches. Consider this the cost of being an early adopter.

 

[HungLo]

I bought a Big Bend with BB package on Friday 4/2 by Tuesday the EPS went out and about 4 other screens were popping up and lighting up my dash. The dealer called me a week later and says the steering column needs to be replaced. I'm a little concerned because I didn't even put 80 miles on it. Has anyone else had this issue? I'm just concerned this specific car may be a lemon. Any opinions?

That sucks, but be glad it happened early on within warranty period. Would have sucked if it happens just out of warranty.

 

[Martinjv71]

A new model is bound to have some glitches. Consider this the cost of being an early adopter.

I don't see why everyone is calling this a new model. All the parts they are using are cross overs from other models especially the escape. Just because its new does not mean "New Models have glitches" that excuse went out of play when cars and there parts were first coming out. Every model of car out there will have some that are go9ng to have an issue. It just happens. No one likes it, but it happens.

 

[DMEARC]

I don't see why everyone is calling this a new model. All the parts they are using are cross overs from other models...

1) It is a new model. Sharing parts does not take away from the fact that it is a new model.
2) Not all parts on the BS are shared with something else. Even if a part is shared it doesn’t mean that it’s exactly the same. For example, the drivetrain computer might be from another model but with modified programming to match the new car.

 

[Martinjv71]

1) It is a new model. Sharing parts does not take away from the fact that it is a new model.
2) Not all parts on the BS are shared with something else. Even if a part is shared it doesn’t mean that it’s exactly the same. For example, the drivetrain computer might be from another model but with modified programming to match the new car.

OK........ It is a new design based off of an existing platform and technology. You got me.

 

[DMEARC]

OK........ It is a new design based off of an existing platform and technology. You got me.

Which mass produced car isn’t based off an existing platform and technology? ??

 

[Martinjv71]

Which mass produced car isn’t based off an existing platform and technology? ??

Wow..... really? There are many mass produced cars that when they were first introduced had all new tech. Seriously just stop. This is becoming a pointless thread.

 

[Excape]

Regardless of new model or not, this is a vehicle based off the Escape, with some history.

And manufacturers test these things extensively, there shouldn't be a hand wave excuse just because it's a "new model."

 

[DMEARC]

Wow..... really? There are many mass produced cars that when they were first introduced had all new tech. Seriously just stop. This is becoming a pointless thread.

Sure, when they were first produced. Which mass produced cars have all new tech now? Which ones don’t borrow anything from some former vehicle? That was your point, right? That the Bronco Sport isn’t a new model? You have yet to produce anything of substance to back up that claim.

 

[DMEARC]

And manufacturers test these things extensively

Sure, but the manufacturing process is not without flaws. You can test all you want but when an assembly worker uses the wrong torque setting, or a subcontractor machines a piece to the wrong tolerance, stuff happens. Stuff that requires a hand wave excuse of “new model.” There’s a reason some people refuse to be early adopters.

 

[christopheru]

Sure, when they were first produced. Which mass produced cars have all new tech now? Which ones don’t borrow anything from some former vehicle? That was your point, right? That the Bronco Sport isn’t a new model? You have yet to produce anything of substance to back up that claim.

You have yet to produce anything of substance in this thread at all.

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