NHTSA recall 22V-145: Steering

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 11, 2022 · 1 affected model year

Steering recall

22V-145
March 11, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-59 vehicles. The bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may be improperly tightened, which could result in separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box.
Safety risk
Separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft bolt, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S13.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V145000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 11, 2022
ComponentSteering:Critical Fasteners
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2022 Ford F-594 recalls total

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