Ford Recalling Super Duty Pickups For Steering Shafts That Detach
Ford is recalling more than 115,000 heavy-duty pickups in the United States after discovering a defect that could cause the steering column’s upper shaft to detach.
Key Points
- Ford is recalling 115,539 F-250, F-350, and F-450 pickups from 2020–2021 due to a steering shaft defect.
- The upper steering shaft can detach, creating a risk of sudden loss of steering control and potential crashes.
- Dealers will inspect and repair or replace parts free of charge, with owner notifications coming soon.
According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall covers certain 2020–2021 model year F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks. If the steering shaft disconnects, drivers could lose steering control—significantly increasing the risk of a crash. There are no instrument cluster messages or other warnings that would alert the driver to a steering column shaft separation.
The steering shaft was provided to Ford by Korean supplier, HL Mando. Ford said it is aware of seven warranty claims, three field reports, and four customer call hotline reports potentially related to this issue.
To fix the problem, Ford dealers will inspect affected vehicles and repair or replace the faulty component at no cost to owners. Notification letters will be mailed in line with NHTSA’s recall schedule, and concerned owners can also check their VIN on the agency’s recall website for details.
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Hahahaha,,,,, Ford rules!!! (in having the most warranty returns EVER)!
No way?! having your steering shaft detach would do way more than create a risk of losing ALL steering control. Wow.
Talk about putting out bids and taking the lowest one and then not actually testing the parts out when they arrive. Unless of course Ford actually specified they wanted the absolute cheapest junk they could get for the lowest amount of money possible?!
Never buying Ford again!!!