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Steering Column Issue Prompts Ford to Recall More than 115,000 Super Duty Trucks
Ford’s recall adds to a record 115 safety recalls this year; 115,539 trucks face steering column repairs to prevent potential steering failure, regulators said.
- The U.S. auto safety regulator announced a recall of 115,539 Ford F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks from 2020-2021 due to a steering column defect.
- Ford identified the defect after being notified in June and confirmed that the steering column's upper shaft can detach, risking loss of steering control.
- The recall adds to Ford's record 105 safety recalls this year, covering about 6.5 million vehicles including recent fuel pump and rearview camera issues.
- Owners will receive letters starting October 6 to bring vehicles for free inspection and repair, with a final remedy expected by December 2025.
- This ongoing high volume of recalls reflects persistent quality challenges that may impact Ford's earnings and manufacturing initiatives despite planned improvements.
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Ford Recalls 115,000 F-Series Super Duty Trucks Over Possible Steering Column Defects
The Ford Motor Company has recalled 115,539 F-Super Duty trucks that may have malfunctioning steering columns, in which the upper shaft could separate. In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety recall report dated Sept. 22, Ford indicated that the affected vehicles were built between Feb. 19, 2019, and Sept. 30, 2020, and include models F250, F350, and F450. The company estimates that about 1 percent of these trucks coul…
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