Steering: columnRecall 25V-626 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-626 covers 115,539 Ford vehicles for a steering: column problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 36% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V626000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.
The risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S94. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 23, 2025.
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
36%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,122 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 19, 2019 to September 30, 2020. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.