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Ford Bronco Steering Gear Can Lock Up

NHTSA campaign 23V155000 · Reported Mar 8, 2023 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

Owners are told not to drive their vehicle until the repair is done, because a steering wheel that locks up can cause a complete loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V155000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 8, 2023
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Steering
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Ford Bronco Wildtrak and Bronco Raptor vehicles have internal damage inside the steering gear. This damage can make the steering feel much harder to turn than normal, and in some cases it can cause the steering wheel to lock up completely, so it won't turn at all while you're driving.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Do not drive the vehicle until the repair is completed.
3. Contact a Ford dealer at 1-866-436-7332; the repair is free.

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 23V155000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2022 Ford Bronco
2023 Ford Bronco

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

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Official notice

Component: STEERING
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.
Safety risk: A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S09.

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