Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 24V-542 · 2023–2024 Ford Transit
Ford Motor Company recall 24V-542 covers 1,902 2023–2024 Ford Transit for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V542000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a Transit Trail package. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new EPAS ground pigtail kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S46.
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
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 15, 2022 to March 6, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.