FORD F-59 2020: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V145000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-59 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-04-01 | 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-14 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22S13
Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 72
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-59 vehicles. The bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may be improperly tightened, which could result in separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box.
Separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft bolt, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S13.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
