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Ford F-59 Recalled for Steering Bolt Issue

NHTSA campaign 22V145000 · Reported Mar 11, 2022 · Ford Motor Company

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Separation of the steering shaft from the gear box can cause a loss of steering control, which the notice says increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V145000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 11, 2022
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Steering:critical Fasteners
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2022
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 F-59 vehicles because the bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may not be properly tightened. If this bolt is not secure, the intermediate steering shaft could separate from the steering gear box. This separation can affect the driver's ability to steer the vehicle. Dealers will inspect the bolt and replace it if necessary, free of charge.

What you should do

Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
Contact a Ford dealer, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, to schedule an inspection.
The repair is 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 22V145000. More in how recalls work.

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

Ford Steering Recalls Cover Lockups, Loose Bolts, and Unintended Movement · all 13 Ford recalls in this area

Other Ford F-59 recalls

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Mar 17, 2026Ford F-53 and F-59 brake lights may stay litmedium
Mar 10, 2023Ford F-53 and F-59 Rear Brake Caliper Bolts Loosehigh
Dec 14, 2022Ford E-350, E-450, F-59 Fuel Tank Leak Riskcritical
Jul 22, 2022Ford F-53 F-59 Steering Wheel Bolt May Loosenhigh
Mar 24, 2021Ford F-53, F-59 Rear Axle Lubricant Problemhigh

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.