The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V493000·Announced 2024-06-28

Ford Mustang steering wheel can turn against the driver's intentions

Ford is recalling certain 2022-2023 Mustang vehicles because an improperly calibrated secondary steering torque sensor can make the steering wheel turn side to side on its own.

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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: unintended steering input takes directional control away from the driver, which the source states can cause a loss of vehicle control.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. About 30,735 units are potentially affected.

The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.

NHTSA states that a steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the power steering control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall number 24S44, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD MUSTANG
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Power steering
Hazard
Affected units
30,735

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)

  • MUSTANG

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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