Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD (2023): Steering
Recall 23V344000 · May 12, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
19
vehicles affected
19
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V344000
- Date
- May 12, 2023
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 19
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Column
- Model years
- 2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, resulting in possible separation of the steering column from the adjoining components.
What can happen
A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts, or install any missing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S22.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V344000?
3 models: Ford F-250 SD (2023), Ford F-350 SD (2023), Ford F-450 SD (2023), about 19 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V344000?
Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts, or install any missing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S22.
What can happen?
A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.