[pending] 2021 FORD F-450 SD
Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V626000.
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: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S94. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 23, 2025.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2021 FORD F-450 SD
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — STEERING:COLUMN
- 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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