NHTSA Campaign 24E061000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Jul 19, 2024 · 42 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain tie rod assemblies, with part numbers FC4Z-3280-FA and FC4Z-3280-HA. 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.

Consequence

Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will provide a refund for the front axle tie rod assemblies, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S47.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD STEERING TIE ROD 42

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24E061000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.