Overview

• The action covers 115,539 F-250, F-350 and F-450 trucks, described as 2020–2021 models, with filings also citing vehicles built from February 2019 through September 2020, so owners should verify by VIN.
• Regulators say the steering column upper shaft can detach, causing a loss of steering control and increasing crash risk, though Ford estimates about 1% of vehicles may have the defect.
• Dealers were notified Tuesday, with interim owner letters expected starting October 6 or by October 10 and a parts-based remedy anticipated in December.
• Ford dealers will inspect the steering column and repair or replace the upper shaft at no cost to owners; the recall number is 25S94 and the hotline is 1-866-436-7332.
• Ford reports limited customer and warranty complaints tied to the issue and no known crashes or injuries, as the recall adds to the company’s 115 safety actions covering about 9.5 million vehicles this year.