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Ford F-59 steering shaft bolt may be loose

NHTSA campaign 22V145000 · Reported 2022-03-11 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

Extremely serious — the notice says the parts can separate and cause a loss of steering control, so have the truck inspected before further driving even though no formal park-it order was issued.

What's wrong, in plain English

The bolt that holds the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may not have been tightened properly when the truck was built. If that bolt is loose, the shaft can separate from the gear box. When that happens, turning the steering wheel no longer turns the front wheels, and you would have no control over where the truck goes. A dealer will inspect that bolt and put in a new one if it is needed.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your F-59 is included.
2. Contact your Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 22S13) and arrange an inspection as soon as possible.
3. The dealer will inspect the intermediate shaft bolt and replace it if necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles (3)

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

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

Why do Ford steering wheels, columns and gears keep getting recalled? · all 13 Ford recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Summary: 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.
Safety 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.
Remedy: 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.

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