Ford · Canada · High
Ford F-550 Chassis Cab, F-450 Chassis Cab: Steering
Affects Ford F-550 Chassis Cab, F-450 Chassis Cab · 2005 — about 69 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the steering gear may contain a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer. An incorrect retainer may result in an improperly retained re-circulating ball tube, which may not keep the re-circulating balls in place during steering gear actuation. If the re-circulating balls become dislodged, a vehicle operator may notice noise and increased steering efforts that may eventually progress to impaired steering or potential loss of steering control. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering gear.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.