NHTSAGeneral Alert
Ford Motor Company - Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Published: January 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V022000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A fractured steering gear can cause the steering to bind or lock, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Affected Products
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly |
| Nhtsa id | 25V022000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V022000 |
| 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 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture. |
| Completion rate | 0.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S04. |
| Consequence summary | A fractured steering gear can cause the steering to bind or lock, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S04 |
| Potentially affected | 3 |
| Report received date | 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |