Recall 22V145000

STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Report Date

20220311

Component

STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-59 vehicles. The bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may be improperly tightened, which could result in separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box.

Safety Consequence

Separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft bolt, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S13.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2020	FORD	F-59
2021	FORD	F-59
2022	FORD	F-59

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.