The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V309000·Announced 2025-05-09

Ford Recalls 2025 F-150 Trucks for Steering Shaft Fastener Defect

Ford is recalling 2025 F-150 vehicles because lower steering shaft fasteners may detach, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

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 in the steering system that can result in loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles due to a defect in the steering system. The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, which allows the shaft to come loose or detach.

If the lower intermediate shaft detaches, the driver may lose steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the lower intermediate shaft fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
9,181

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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