Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain electronic power assist steering (EPAS) gears, sold as replacement service parts for certain 2018-2023 Mustang, 2018-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition, and 2018-2021 Navigator vehicles. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
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Identifiers in this source record
FORD SERVICE STEERING GEARManufacturer campaign: 24S45Part: LR3Z-3504-R/S/TPart: KL3Z-3504-P/Q/R/S/TPart: JL3Z-3504-QPart: KL3Z-3504-NPart: ML1Z-3504-A/BVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Official action
Dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software or provide a refund, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S45.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- FORD SERVICE STEERING GEAR
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24E055000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety