Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 18V-167 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 18V-167 covers 1,301,986 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V167000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 21,061 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
The investigation behind this recall
- Steering Wheel Fastening Bolt LoosensNHTSA