The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V626000·Announced 2026-07-09

Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 trucks: steering column shaft may detach

Ford is recalling 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 pickup trucks because the steering column upper shaft may detach, causing loss of steering control and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a genuine safety defect where the steering column upper shaft may detach, resulting in loss of steering control and increased crash risk. No actual incidents, injuries, or deaths are reported in the source, placing this at the High level as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 115,539 Ford F-250, F-350, and F-450 pickup trucks from model years 2020 and 2021. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column.

If the steering column upper shaft detaches, the driver loses steering control. Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Owners were notified by mail on February 20, 2026. The remedy involves dealers inspecting the steering column and repairing or replacing the upper shaft as necessary, at no cost to the owner. For more information, owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Vehicle Identification Numbers affected by this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 FORD F-450 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
  • steering-failure
  • loss-of-control
  • crash-risk
Affected units
115,539

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 (3)

  • F-450 SD
  • F-350 SD
  • F-250 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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