FORD F-59 2022: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V145000

Make Model Year
FORD F-59 2022
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.