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NHTSA recall 25V-626 (25V626000)

steering recall reported September 19, 2025 - about 115,539 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
25V626000
Also written as
25V-626
Manufacturer number
25S94
Reported
September 19, 2025
Vehicles affected
~115,539
Component
steering

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-626 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Ford F-250 SD - 2020, 2021
Ford F-350 SD - 2020, 2021
Ford F-450 SD - 2020, 2021

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.