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Ford Mustang Steering May Turn On Its Own

NHTSA campaign 24V493000 · Reported Jun 28, 2024 · Ford Motor Company

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Unintended steering movement can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	24V493000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 28, 2024
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Steering:electric Power Assist System
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain Mustangs have a secondary steering torque sensor that may not be calibrated correctly. Because of this miscalibration, the steering wheel can turn from side to side on its own, moving against what the driver is trying to do. In other words, the steering may act on its own and work against the driver's steering input, instead of responding only to what the driver intends.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Ford dealer to schedule the software update; you can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The power steering control module software update 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 24V493000. More in how recalls work.

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

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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.