Vehicle recall 25V626000 · September 19, 2025
Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD and 1 more model
The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.
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 2020-2021 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V626000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 19, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25S94
- Owner notification
- February 20, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 115,539
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- 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 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Ford F-350 SD (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Ford F-450 SD (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
Has your Ford been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.