NHTSA recall 24V-494: Steering

Ford Motor Company · Reported June 28, 2024 · 1 affected model year

Steering recall

24V-494
June 28, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles. The front axle tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
Safety risk
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S42.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number24V494000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateJune 28, 2024
ComponentSteering:Linkages:TIE ROD Assembly
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

2025 Ford F-6503 recalls total

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