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Recall 24V-542

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2023 to 2024 Ford Transit: Steering (electric power assist system).

At a glance

Campaign number
24V-542
Reported
July 19, 2024
Vehicles affected
1,902 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with a Transit Trail package. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) ground eyelet joint may experience corrosion, which can result in a loss of power steering assist.

The risk

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install a new EPAS ground pigtail kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 24S46.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles