NHTSA Campaign 22V145000

STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Mar 11, 2022 · 72 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD F-59 2020 72
FORD F-59 2021 72
FORD F-59 2022 72

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V145000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.