Ford F-650 and F-750 tie rod ball studs can break
Ford is recalling certain 2025 F-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles because front axle tie rod ball studs may have been incorrectly heat-treated and can break, causing tie rod failure.
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: incorrectly heat-treated ball studs can fracture and cause tie rod failure, which the source states results in a loss of steering control.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 F-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles. About 2,718 units are potentially affected.
The front axle tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break and possibly result in tie rod failure.
NHTSA states that tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall number 24S42, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD F-650 SD, F-750 SD
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering
- Affected units
- 2,718
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 (2)
- F-650 SD
- F-750 SD
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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