Steering:critical Fasteners

NHTSA campaign 22V145000 · announced March 11, 2022 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 72 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2020 Ford F-59
• 2021 Ford F-59
• 2022 Ford F-59

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.