Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2018-2023 Ford Mustang, 2018-2020 Ford F-150, 2018-2021 Ford Expedition, and 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator models due to an issue with the power steering.
The defect: in affected vehicles, the secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver’s intentions.
The hazards: a steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition.
Components: Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software
Affected vehicles: select 2018-2023 Mustang, 2018-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition, and 2018-2021 Navigator models produced between April 16th, 2022, and April 27th, 2024.
Number of vehicles affected: 7,442
The fix: dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module software or provide a refund, free of charge.
Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin August 5th, 2024. The Ford reference number for this recall is 24S45.
Contacts:
- Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
- FoMoCo Recall Number: 24S45
- NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
- NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
- NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov
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Comments
How can this recall effect vehicles built through April 27th 2024 when the last 2023 Mustang was built on April 6th 2023 and all of the other affected models listed are no newer than model year 2021?
That info came straight from the NHTSA, so you’d have to ask them.
Thought the same thing, how could my 2018 F150 be built in 2022-2024? Guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
Guess you just gotta battle that wheel bro!
Ford motor company the king of recalls. Good job Jim Farley…
Had 2018 F150 while driving on rural paved road 45-50 mph hit mail box an post damaging rt fender an headlamp area. Immediately I attempted to steer left back unto pavement but could not, for steering wheel would not move, like when you shut vehicle off and steering wheel locks in place. Truck proceeded into a telephone pole, I was wearing seat belt causing physical wipe lash upon impact, breaking neck, L4, and torn tendons to rt thumb an index finger with torn bicep muscle, barely any function of thumb from air bag impact. Blessed to be alive, though had I not, it would of caused an investigation, regardless should of had one in this circumstances, for I am in constant pain and would not be if I could of steered lt back unto pavement. Insurance co. was there with settlement check within days of coming home. This should not had this consequence. I have had a number of Ford vehicles in the past, no longer a fan. Wrote to Ford with pictures, warning them of what happened and would not want this to happen to others. Did receive a general empathy letter to my surprise. I’ve yet able to work because of my physical condition, and need to.
Another day…another Ford recall.