The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V626000·Announced 2025-09-19

Ford Super Duty steering column upper shaft can detach

Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350 and F-450 vehicles because the steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column, causing a loss of steering control.

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: separation of the steering column upper shaft is a structural failure that the source states causes a loss of steering control.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350 and F-450 vehicles. About 115,539 units are potentially affected.

The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.

NHTSA states that 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 on February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Steering
Hazard
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-250 SD
  • F-350 SD
  • F-450 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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