Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it is recalling a total of 1.1 million SUVs in North America for the possible loss of power steering.


Ford said 195,527 Explorer SUVs in North America from the 2011 to 2013 model years are to be recalled for a potential intermittent electrical connection in the steering gear.


The recall also affects 915,216 older model Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner SUVs recalled, also for possible loss of power steering.


Ford said the issue could result in the loss of electric power steering assist while driving.


Dealers will perform one of three service fixes, depending upon what diagnostic codes are shown when the vehicle is taken to the dealer.