NHTSAGeneral Alert
Ford Motor Company - Loose Fasteners on Lower Intermediate Shaft
Published: May 9, 2025Recall ID: 25V309000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A lower intermediate shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach.
Affected Products
Loose Fasteners on Lower Intermediate Shaft
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loose Fasteners on Lower Intermediate Shaft |
| Nhtsa id | 25V309000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V309000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach. |
| Completion rate | 86.45 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the lower intermediate shaft fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S46. |
| Consequence summary | A lower intermediate shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S46 |
| Potentially affected | 9181 |
| Report received date | 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |