B1342Power steering module internal fault (ECU faulted)

• Ford code · Power steering
• Lights a warning lamp

How the car detects it

B1342 is Ford's long-standing code for 'the module has found a fault in itself'. In the power steering module of the 2008-2011 Escape (and Mercury Mariner), whose electric assist sits on the steering column, Ford recall 14S05 replaces the whole steering column when B1342 is stored. Without assist the car can still be steered, but it needs much more effort, especially when parking or at low speed.

What you may notice

• Loss of power steering assist
• Steering or wrench warning light

Likely causes

• PossibleInternal fault of the power steering module / electric steering column

Sources

• static.nhtsa.gov › RCMN-14V284-2543.pdf · official document
• reichwein.it › seb1kb03.htm
• dtcdecode.com › B1342

Backed by an official manufacturer document.

From Obdaryn's Ford pack, exactly as the app shows it, with the public sources above. Guidance only; confirm with a workshop.