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2025 Ford F-150: Steering recall

NHTSA campaign 25V309000 · 9,181 units potentially affected · filed May 9, 2025

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach.

Why it matters

A lower intermediate shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the lower intermediate shaft fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S46.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
25V309000
Manufacturer no.
25S46
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
STEERING
Units affected
9,181
Report received
May 9, 2025
Owner letters
May 29, 2025
Type
Vehicle

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