NHTSA recall campaign

24V494000

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

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2Affected configurations shown2,718Potential units affected93.2%Latest completion context
ComponentSteering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
Report receivedApr 6, 2026
Investigations linked0
Indexed communications sampled0
What can happen

Safety consequence

Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

What fixes it

Official 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.

Recall lifecycle

Repair completion history

Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.

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Affected vehicles

Vehicle configurations connected to 24V494000

Owner action

Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.

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