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Ford F-650 Tie Rods May Break and Fail
high How serious is it? About this label
A tie rod failure can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V494000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Steering:linkages:tie ROD Assembly |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain F-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 trucks may have front axle tie rod assemblies with ball studs that were not heat-treated correctly. Because of this incorrect heat treatment, the ball studs can break. If a ball stud breaks, it can cause the tie rod assembly itself to fail. This tie rod problem involves the front axle steering linkage on these trucks.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer to schedule an inspection; you can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly as needed, 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 24V494000. 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:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles. The front axle tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
- Safety risk
- Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S42.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.