2018-2022 Ford Safety Recall: Your Car May Suddenly Lose Power Steering
5 things you need to know about this
- Affected vehicles include the popular Ford Explorer, F-150, and Mustang models from 2018 to 2022, due to a faulty steering gear motor bolt that can loosen and cause a complete loss of power steering while driving.
- Ford has confirmed at least one injury linked to this defect, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating over a million vehicles for potential increased accident risk.
- Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge, but owners must wait for notification; current wait times for parts could be several months in high-congestion areas.
- You can check your specific vehicle's eligibility using your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup tool; ignoring the recall could void your warranty if a related accident occurs.
- This recall expands on a previous one from 2023, meaning if you already had your car serviced, you may still need a second repair as the original fix was not permanent.