NHTSASTEERING
Ford Motor Company - Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
Published: June 28, 2024Recall ID: 24V494000Category: 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 2025 F-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles. 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 | 24V494000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V494000 |
| 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-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles. 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. |
| Completion rate | 92.24 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S42. |
| Consequence summary | Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S42 |
| Potentially affected | 2718 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |