2025 is not shaping up to be Ford’s year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a new massive recall of the company’s models in the United States due to a problem with the steering column. As explained in the NHTSA announcement, the upper rigid slider of the steering column shaft does not meet separation specifications, which could allow it to detach from the steering column, leading to a loss of steering control.
This defect affects 115,539 F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks from the 2020 and 2021 model years. The defect was detected this year in June, when it was brought to the brand’s Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) for inspection. To date, the company says it has not received any reports of accidents or injuries related to this defect, and the owners of these models will receive a notification summoning them to official dealerships so that the vehicles can be inspected, thereby ensuring road safety.
Ford Motor Company
Founded by Henry Ford in 1903, it is a multinational American automobile company based in Dearborn, Michigan. Its production focuses on cars, commercial vehicles, and luxury vehicles, in addition to offering financial and technological services. Ford is notably linked to the assembly line system thanks to its creator, but certainly, the last few years have not been the best for the brand. Despite its long experience, recognition, and prestige, 2025 is turning out to be one of the worst years for Ford. With almost a mass withdrawal every month, the company is facing another withdrawal in 2025.
A new Ford recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a new massive recall of vehicles from the Ford company due to an issue related to the steering column. According to the announcement, the problem lies in the upper rigid slider of the steering column shaft, which does not meet the separation specifications, potentially causing it to detach from the steering column and resulting in a loss of steering control. Furthermore, there is no warning on the instrument cluster to alert the driver that this is happening and that they may be in danger.
Which models are affected?
This time it was the turn of 115,539 F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks from the 2020 and 2021 model years. It wasn’t until June 26 that the model was taken to the Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) that Ford became aware of this defect. The NHTSA explained that the company used a part with a single primary crimp to prevent it from coming apart before adding a second crimp, from January 2020 to February 2021. However, Ford states that no accidents or injuries have been reported as a result of this defect.
What do I do to find out if I am one of those affected?
Ford has announced that those affected will receive provisional notification letters between October 6 and 10, and will have to wait until the end of the year to receive the one with the appointment for the repair. They will need to take their vehicle to an official dealership for it to be checked and repaired if necessary.
Ford is leading the record for mass recalls in the automotive industry: 110 recalls so far in 2025. Let’s hope the number doesn’t increase, especially for those who own a vehicle of this brand!
