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Automotive · United States · 2024-07-01

Ford electronic power assist steering gears may be faulty

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-01
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	SERVICE STEERING GEAR
Units affected	7442
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain electronic power assist steering (EPAS) gears, sold as replacement service parts for certain 2018-2023 Mustang, 2018-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition, and 2018-2021 Navigator vehicles. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions._x000D_ A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Component	STEERING
Remedy	Dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software or provide a refund, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S45.
Recall number	24E055000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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