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SevereNHTSA·25V022000·Announced 2025-01-17

Ford Recalls 2024 F-150 Trucks Due to Steering Gear Fracture Risk

Ford is recalling 2024 F-150 vehicles because the steering gear assembly may have an incorrect rack that can fracture, 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 (steering gear fracture) that can lead to loss of steering control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack. This error can cause the gears to fracture.

A fractured steering gear can cause the steering to bind or lock, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
3

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-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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