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Ford Super Duty Steering Column Bolts May Fail
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A disconnected steering column can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V344000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 12, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Steering:column |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
In some Ford Super Duty trucks, the bolts that hold the upper steering column shaft together may be missing or not tightened properly. If this happens, the steering column could separate from the parts it connects to, affecting how the vehicle steers. Ford dealers will inspect the bolts, tighten them as needed, or install any that are missing, and this repair is free of charge to owners.
What you should do
2. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule an inspection.
3. The bolt inspection and repair are 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 23V344000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
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:COLUMN
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, resulting in possible separation of the steering column from the adjoining components.
- Safety risk
- A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts, or install any missing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S22.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.