The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15E014000·Announced 2015-03-03

Ford Recalls 1,608 Steering Gears for F-250 and F-350 Trucks

Ford is recalling 1,608 Motorcraft steering gears for 2008-2010 F-250 and F-350 trucks because they may not install properly, risking loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 gear retention bolt fracture) that may cause a loss of steering control, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling 1,608 Motorcraft STG-454 service replacement steering gears manufactured between July 1, 2014, and October 17, 2014. These parts are intended for use on 2008-2010 model year F-250 and F-350 vehicles equipped with 6.4L diesel engines.

The affected steering gears may not install properly, which can result in insufficient clamp load on the joints. This condition may cause the steering gear retention bolts to fracture, potentially leading to a loss of steering control and an increased risk of a vehicle crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a spacer between the steering gear and the vehicle frame rail to ensure adequate clamp load on the joints, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed on April 22, 2015, and a second notice will be sent when parts become available. The remedy began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING recall
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Steering Component
Hazard
Affected units
1,608

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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