The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24E061000·Announced 2024-07-19

Ford Recalls Tie Rod Assemblies Due to Potential Steering Failure

Ford is recalling specific front axle tie rod assemblies because incorrectly heat-treated ball studs may break, potentially causing 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 (tie rod assembly) that can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain front axle tie rod assemblies with part numbers FC4Z-3280-FA and FC4Z-3280-HA. The recall addresses a defect where the ball studs within these assemblies may have been incorrectly heat-treated.

This manufacturing error can cause the ball studs to break, leading to tie rod failure. A failed tie rod can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the model years involved.

Dealers will provide a refund for the affected front axle tie rod assemblies free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information. Ford's internal number for this recall is 24S47. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Steering Component
Hazard
Affected units
42

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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