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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

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 (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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