Newport_j Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 I need to replace this unit on my 2013 Ford Fusion. I want to use a rebuilt/remanufactured unit since it is an old car and, I do want to spend a lot of money on it. Approximately how much should a rebuilt electric power assist rack and pinion unit cost? Also, what is the amount of labor required to install it? How many hous? Can this be done without having to reprogram the newly installed rack and pinion unit. Does it have to reprogrammed? Are there detailed instruction online about how to reprogram it? Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WKelley Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 They are very expensive, RockAuto has it listed for $675 + $450 core charge. That's the cheapest price I could find. The car will require programming by a dealer or possibly someone with a dealer level scan tool. It should only take a couple hours to install, that cost is determined by the shop installing it and their hourly rate. In fact, it would be wise to consult the shop first as my guess on time may not be right. There is no such thing as replacing the electric rack cheaply. There is no way to swap in a cheaper rack and it is the biggest fear most of us Fusion owners have is when this breaks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukemeister Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 i just had to replace the power steering rack on my 2013 Fusion, 145k km. First the repair shop just reset the computer and got rid of the codes and I was back on the road, but that only worked for 4 days and 500 km. Problem came back, and this time wouldn't go away - they could clear the codes but they would comeback and no power steering as soon as the wheel was turned once. So, a new rack was installed. It didn't take long, and they had a Ford software tool so they were able to reprogram it without sending to the dealer. Cost was $150 for the first code clearing exercise (waste of money, it didn't solve anything), then $2200 for the replacement. The rack itself was $1400, another $150 to reprogram, $150 for wheel alignment, and the rest was labour and 13% HST. All prices were CAD of course. It's been 3 days and 100 km so far so good with the new rack installed. As stated, they aren't cheap; I didn't shop around for a repair centre, I just went to "my man" down the street. HIH. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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