Ford / Lincoln recall: Steering
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
What could happen
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Fusion 2014–2018
- Lincoln Mkz 2014–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V167000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 12, 2018
- Owners notified
- Apr 30, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,301,986
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jul 25, 2013 to Mar 2, 2018
- Part
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
- Maker's own recall number
- 18S08
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Power train Jun 9, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Oct 13, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Equipment Oct 10, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Jun 27, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Latches/locks/linkages Nov 17, 2023
- Ford recall: Electrical system Jun 23, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.