Motorcraft Steering Gear STG-454: Steering

Affects Motorcraft Steering Gear STG-454 · — — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

Steering gear retention bolt fractures may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational