Ford recall: Steering
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain tie rod assemblies, with part numbers FC4Z-3280-FA and FC4Z-3280-HA. The front axle tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
What could happen
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will provide a refund for the front axle tie rod assemblies, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S47.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Steering Tie Rod
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24E061000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 19, 2024
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 42
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 24S47
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.
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.