FORD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-03-14

Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450 vehicles' steering column shifter may be installed incorrectly

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-03-14
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD
Model year	2025
Units affected	11745
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column shifter may have been improperly welded and detach from the steering column._x000D_ A detached shifter will prevent the driver from shifting into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway and increase the risk of a crash.
Component	POWER TRAIN
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the steering column serial numbers and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S20.
Recall number	25V163000
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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