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NHTSA Recall 25V626000: Column (steering)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 115,539 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford F-250 SD.

115,539
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2026
owners notified (February 20)
NHTSA campaign25V626000
Manufacturer campaign25S94
ComponentSTEERING › COLUMN
Report receivedSeptember 19, 2025
Owner notificationFebruary 20, 2026
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V626000

Make and modelModel years
Ford F-250 SD2020, 2021
Ford F-350 SD2020, 2021
Ford F-450 SD2020, 2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.