Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Motorcraft Stg-454 Service Replacement Steering Gears Manufactured July 1, 2014, To October 17, 2014. These Steering Gears Are For Use On 2008-2010 Model Year F-250 And F-350 Vehicles Equipped With 6.4L Diesel Engines. The Affected Steering Gears May Not Install Properly, And As A Result, There May Be Insufficient Clamp Load On The Joints Which May Cause The Steering Gear Retention Bolts To Fracture.
Make Of Vehicle
MOTORCRAFT
Model Of Vehicle
STEERING GEAR STG-454
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
15E014000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
Steering Gear Retention Bolt Fractures May Cause A Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A Spacer Between The Steering Gear And The Vehicle Frame Rail To Ensure Adequate Clamp Load On The Joints, Free Of Charge. The Interim Notices Were Mailed On April 22, 2015. A Second Notice Will Be Mailed To Owners When Parts Become Available. A Remedy Began On July 13, 2015. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 15S08.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20140701
End Of Manufacture
20141017
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1608
Date Owners Notified
20150713
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20150303
Make Campaign Number
15S08