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Ford Mustang Steering Wheel May Turn On Its Own

NHTSA campaign 24V493000 · Reported 2024-06-28 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

Serious — the steering can move without you doing anything and cause a crash; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but do not put this repair off.

What's wrong, in plain English

Your Mustang has a backup sensor that tells the power steering system how hard you are turning the wheel. On these cars it may have been set up wrong, and when that happens the steering wheel can move side to side by itself even though you are holding it steady. That makes the car hard to control. The repair is a software update to the power steering computer, done at the dealer.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Mustang is covered. 2. Contact a Ford dealer and book the power steering software update, Ford recall number 24S44. 3. The update is free; call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 if the dealer cannot help.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Ford Mustang

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:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
Safety risk: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S44.

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