CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles. The front axle tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
- Risk
- Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S42.
- 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 2025 Ford F-650 and F-750 Super Duty trucks may have front axle tie rod ball studs that were incorrectly heat-treated. The ball studs can break, which can lead to tie rod failure.
If a tie rod fails, the driver can lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and take the recall seriously.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the front axle tie rod assemblies and replace them as necessary at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2024. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 24S42), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-650 SD | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-750 SD | 2025 |