2021 Ford F-150 Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) recall 21V407000
Safety recall
Symptoms / what can happen
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Cause
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.
The fix, in plain English
Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the repair is complete. Vehicles will be towed in for service, and dealers will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S28.
NHTSA: do not drive.
Difficulty
Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.
Cost
Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.
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