Vehicle recall 22V145000 · March 11, 2022
2020-2022 Ford F-59
The bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may be improperly tightened, which could result in separation of the intermediate steering shaft…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-59 vehicles. The bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may be improperly tightened, which could result in separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box.
- Consequence
- Separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft bolt, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S13.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V145000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 11, 2022
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 22S13
- Owner notification
- April 1, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 72
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Critical fasteners
Vehicles covered
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