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Ford Super Duty shifter can break off column
high How serious is it? About this label
Serious: a truck that rolls away can hit people or property and cause a crash, so get it inspected soon and always set the parking brake when you stop.
What's wrong, in plain English
The shift lever on the steering column may have a bad weld and can break away from the column. If it comes off, you cannot put the truck in park. A truck that is not truly in park can roll away on its own after you get out. The dealer will check the serial number on your steering column and install a new column if yours is affected, free of charge.
What you should do
1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your truck is included. 2. Call your Ford dealer, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and ask for recall 25S20. 3. Have the steering column inspected and replaced if needed — the repair is free.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford transmission, driveshaft and wheel recalls: which ones are urgent? · all 55 Ford recalls in this area
Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column shifter may have been improperly welded and detach from the steering column.
- Safety risk
- A detached shifter will prevent the driver from shifting into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering column serial numbers and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S20.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.