Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2024 Ford F-150 models due to an issue with the steering gear.
The defect: in affected vehicles, the steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture.
The hazards: a fractured steering gear can cause the steering to bind or lock, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this condition.
Components: steering gear assembly
Affected vehicles: select 2024 Ford F-150 models produced between May 31st, 2024, and September 30th, 2024.
Number of vehicles affected: 3
The fix: dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge.
Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin February 10th, 2025. The Ford reference number for this recall is 25S04.
Contacts:
- Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
- FoMoCo Recall Number: 25S04
- NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
- NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
- NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov
Comment
Number of affected vehicles : 3? At some point you have to question what constitutes a safety recall. I understand the CYA aspect, but this is nonsense.