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Ford E-350 and E-450 Power Steering Fluid Loss
high How serious is it? About this label
Losing power steering and power brake assist at the same time can make the vehicle much harder to control, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V097000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 9, 2024 |
| 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 vans with dual rear wheels because a connection between the power steering line and the brake hydroboost unit may not be secure enough. This can lead to a sudden loss of power steering fluid. Losing this fluid can cause you to lose both power steering assist and power brake assist at the same time, which increases the risk of a crash.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer (1-866-436-7332) to schedule the repair.
3. 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 24V097000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (4)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
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 replace the power steering pressure line and the hydroboost jumper line, free of charge. Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under 22V-089 and owners will need to have the new remedy completed even if their vehicle was remedied under the prior recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S07.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.