Report Date
Jul 19, 2024
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
2
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a Transit Trail package. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
Safety Consequence
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new EPAS ground pigtail kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S46.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.