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Ford Steering Recalls Cover Lockups, Loose Bolts, and Unintended Movement

13 NHTSA recalls · Ford · Steering · model years 2018–2025 (we track 2018 and newer) · newest Sep 19, 2025

Ford steering recalls repeatedly involve loose fasteners, steering components separating, and loss of steering assistance or control. The 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 dual-rear-wheel vehicles appear in two notices concerning the pressure-line connection to the brake Hydroboost unit. The 2022-2023 Mustang appears in two notices involving secondary steering torque sensor calibration and unintended steering movement. Fastener problems affect 2014-2018 Fusion steering wheels, 2020-2022 F-59 steering shafts, 2022 F-53 and F-59 steering wheels, and 2023 F-250, F-350, and F-450 steering columns. Other notices cover Bronco steering gear damage, accessory stabilizer kits, truck clock springs, and F-650/F-750 tie rods.

Warning signs to watch for

• 2023 Bronco steering gear recall, 23S09: increased steering effort or steering wheel lockup.
• 2022 F-53/F-59 steering wheel bolt recall: a loose or detached steering wheel.
• 2024 and 2025 Mustang recalls, 24S44 and 25S11: steering wheel movement from side to side against the driver's intentions.

Can you keep driving? What the notices say

One listed notice explicitly tells owners not to drive: the Bronco steering gear recall, 23S09, covering certain 2023 Wildtrak and 2022 Raptor vehicles. That instruction applies until the remedy is performed. None of the listed notices gives a park-outside instruction. For the Fusion steering wheel, Icon stabilizer, E-Series fluid-loss, F-59 shaft, F-53/F-59 wheel-bolt, Super Duty column-bolt, clock spring, Mustang sensor, and F-650/F-750 tie rod recalls, the notices do not tell owners to stop driving.

What the free repair involves

Repairs are free under the listed notices. For 23S09, dealers replace Bronco steering gears; for 18S08, they install longer Fusion steering wheel bolts. Mustang recalls 24S44 and 25S11 require PSCM software updates. The February 2024 E-Series recall replaces the pressure and Hydroboost jumper lines; 24S42 requires tie rod assembly inspection and replacement as necessary.

Severity at a glance

Models affected most

• F-450 SD · 3
• F-250 SD · 2
• F-350 SD · 2
• Mustang · 2
• E-350 · 2
• E-450 · 2
• F-59 · 2
• F-650 SD · 1
• F-600 SD · 1
• F-550 SD · 1

Where owners report steering problems most

NHTSA owner complaints filed under steering for the Ford models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.

Every recall in this group

Common questions

Does the Bronco steering gear recall tell me to stop driving?

Recall 23S09 advises owners of affected 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles not to drive until the remedy is performed. Dealers replace the steering gear free of charge. The notice describes increased steering effort or steering wheel lockup.

Why does my Mustang have another steering software recall?

The February 2025 notice, 25S11, covers certain 2022-2023 Mustangs previously repaired incorrectly under recall 24V-493. It describes improper secondary steering torque sensor calibration and requires dealers to update the power steering control module software free of charge.

Does an earlier E-350 or E-450 steering repair satisfy the 2024 recall?

The February 2024 notice says affected vehicles previously recalled under 22V-089 need the new remedy even if the prior repair was completed. Dealers replace the power steering pressure line and Hydroboost jumper line free of charge.

A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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