NHTSASTEERING
Ford Motor Company - Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
Published: July 19, 2024Recall ID: 24E061000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain tie rod assemblies, with part numbers FC4Z-3280-FA and FC4Z-3280-HA. The front axle tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
Affected Products
Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 24E061000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E061000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain tie rod assemblies, with part numbers FC4Z-3280-FA and FC4Z-3280-HA. The front axle tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will provide a refund for the front axle tie rod assemblies, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S47. |
| Consequence summary | Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S47 |
| Potentially affected | 42 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |