42
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24E061000
- Date
- Jul 19, 2024
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 42
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain tie rod assemblies, with part numbers FC4Z-3280-FA and FC4Z-3280-HA. 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.
What can happen
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will provide a refund for the front axle tie rod assemblies, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S47.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Steering Tie Rod | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 24E061000?
1 model: Ford Steering Tie Rod (all years), about 42 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 24E061000?
Dealers will provide a refund for the front axle tie rod assemblies, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S47.
What can happen?
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase 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.