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- STEERING; STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION); STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.
- Risk
- Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S28.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021 Ford F-150 trucks may have internal damage in the steering gear. This can make the steering wheel hard to turn or prevent it from rotating while you are driving.
Losing steering control can greatly increase the risk of a crash. Ford advises owners not to drive the vehicle until the repair is complete. The vehicle will be towed to a dealer, where the steering gear will be removed and replaced at no cost to you.
If you own a 2021 F-150, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 21S28. You can also check your vehin's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 2021 |
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