2020-2022 Ford F-59 Steering Shaft Bolt May Loosen, Increasing Crash Risk
The bolt securing the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may become loose, potentially causing loss of steering control and increased crash risk. Ford is replacing the bolts for free.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a critical steering system defect with significant potential for crash risk, but no injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards without reported harm are classified as High (Score 3).
Plain-English summary
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-59 vehicles because the bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may not be properly tightened. This could allow the steering shaft to separate from the gear box, resulting in loss of steering control and increased risk of a crash.
The recall affects an estimated 72 vehicles across model years 2020, 2021, and 2022. Ford began notifying owners by mail on April 1, 2022.
Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule service. Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft bolt and replace it if necessary, at no cost. Vehicle owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD F-59
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 72
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-59
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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