Ford F-150: Column

Date

April 14, 2022

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford F-150 (2022)

Component

Steering › Column

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The power-adjustable telescoping steering column connector wiring may be too short. Wiring that is too short can become damaged or separate if the adjustable steering column is extended all the way.

Potentially affected

19175

What can happen

Damaged or separated wiring may result in the steering column not moving as intended in certain crash conditions, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering column wiring harness and repair the wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 9, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available by the end of July, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S24.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

July 28, 2022

Manufacturer campaign number

22S24

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

WIR ASY-MN · INSTRUMENT PANEL HARNESS · NL3T-14401-D,H,T,X,Y,Z;NL3V-14401-VAB; WIR ASY-MN · INSTRUMENT PANEL HARNESS · NL3T-14401-D,H,T,X,Y,Z;NL3V-14401-VAC; WIR ASY-MN · INSTRUMENT PANEL HARNESS · NL3T-14401-D,H,T,X,Y,Z;NL3V-14401-VAD

Recall number

22V253000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.