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Ford Super Duty Trucks: Steering Column May Detach
high How serious is it? About this label
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V626000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Steering:column |
| Vehicles covered | 4 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2021 |
| 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 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks. The upper shaft of the steering column may come loose and detach from the rest of the steering column. If this happens, the driver could lose the ability to steer the truck. The problem is located in the steering column itself, specifically the upper shaft connection.
What you should do
2. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule an inspection.
3. Dealers will inspect the steering column and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, 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 25V626000. 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
- 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:COLUMN
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.
- Safety risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S94. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 23, 2025.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.