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SevereNHTSA·14V316000·Announced 2014-06-12

Ford Recalls 2014 F-150 Trucks Due to Steering Control Loss Risk

Ford is recalling 2014 F-150 trucks because a defective steering sensor may cause total loss of steering control, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering system) that can lead to total loss of steering control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured between May 26, 2014, and June 19, 2014. These vehicles are equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) and may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet.

The defect can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the issue has been remedied.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
4,647

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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