FORD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-05-09

Ford F-150 vehicles, lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-09
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	F-150
Model year	2025
Units affected	9181
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach._x000D_ A lower intermediate shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	STEERING
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the lower intermediate shaft fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S46.
Recall number	25V309000
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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