Vehicle recall 23V344000 · May 12, 2023
Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD and 1 more model
The steering column upper shaft bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, resulting in possible separation of the steering column from the adjoining components.
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 2023 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, resulting in possible separation of the steering column from the adjoining components.
- Consequence
- A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts, or install any missing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S22.
- 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
- 23V344000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 12, 2023
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23S22
- Owner notification
- June 1, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Column
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-250 SD (2023): 2023
- Ford F-350 SD (2023): 2023
- Ford F-450 SD (2023): 2023
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