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Automotive · United States · 2025-09-19

Ford F-Series trucks have a steering column upper shaft that may detach

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-19
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD
Model year	2020-2021, 2020-2021, 2020-2021
Units affected	115539
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control._x000D_ A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Component	STEERING
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 6, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S94. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 23, 2025.
Recall number	25V626000
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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