Ford F-650 SD, F-750 SD: Tie rod assembly

Date

June 28, 2024

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford F-650 SD (2025); Ford F-750 SD (2025)

Component

Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles. The front axle tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.

Potentially affected

2718

What can happen

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

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 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

Aug. 14, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

24S42

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Tie rod Assembly · Ford F-650 / F-750 Steering Tie rod Assembly – 10,000lb front axle · FC4Z-3280-GA; Tie rod Assembly · Ford F-650 / F-750 Steering Tie rod Assembly – 10,000lb/12,000lb front axle · FC4Z-3280-FA; Tie rod Assembly · Ford F-650 / F-750 Steering Tie rod Assembly – 12,000lb/14,000 lb front axle · FC4Z-3280-HA

Recall number

24V494000

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.