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Ford E-350 and E-450 may suddenly lose power steering fluid

NHTSA campaign 22V089000 · Reported Feb 16, 2022 · Ford Motor Company

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A sudden loss of power steering fluid can take away power steering and the power assist for the brakes, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V089000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 16, 2022
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Ford is recalling certain E-350 and E-450 vehicles that have dual rear wheels. The connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may not be made well enough, and power steering fluid can be lost suddenly as a result. Dealers will check that connection and replace the power steering lines if needed, at no cost to the owner. Ford has mailed letters to owners about this recall.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included. 2. Contact a Ford dealer to have the connection inspected; Ford customer service is 1-866-436-7332 and the recall number is 22S08. 3. The inspection and any parts replacement are free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V089000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2021 Ford E-350
2021 Ford E-450
2022 Ford E-350
2022 Ford E-450

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 E-350 and E-450 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels. An inadequate connection between the power steering pressure line and the brake Hydroboost unit may result in a sudden loss of power steering fluid.
Safety risk: A sudden loss of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connection between the power steering lines and the Hydroboost unit, and replace the power steering lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S08.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.