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SevereNHTSA·21V407000·Announced 2021-05-29

Ford Recalls 2021 F-150 Trucks Due to Steering Gear Defect

Ford is recalling 2021 F-150 vehicles because internal steering gear damage could cause loss of steering control. Owners should not drive until the repair is complete.

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 in the steering system that could result in loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles due to a defect in the steering gear. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.

This defect poses a safety risk because loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 2021 model year F-150 vehicles manufactured by Ford.

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, where dealers will remove and replace the steering gear free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. 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
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
223

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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