Ford Expands Self-Driving Recall to F-150s and SUVs

Recall Extension - Ford has decided to expand its recall to include models beyond the 2022-2023 Mustangs.

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Other models that have been impacted include previous versions of the Mustang, F-150, Expedition, and Navigator.

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Initial Recall Details - This month, a recall was announced for 30,735 Mustang vehicles from 2022-2023.

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There seems to be an issue with a secondary digital torque sensor in the steering gear that has an inverted polarity.

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Steering Issue - The failure of the primary steering torque sensor can result in unexpected swinging of the steering wheel from left to right.

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There have been no reported accidents caused by this defect, according to Ford.

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New Recall Notice - There has been a recent recall affecting a total of 7,442 units across different models manufactured between 2018 and 2023.

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We have a range of models available, including Mustangs, F-150s, Expeditions, and Lincoln Navigators from 2018 to 2023.

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Discovery of Issue - On May 21, 2024, Ford was made aware of the issue when a supplier brought it to their attention.

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Owner Notification - Notifying the owner will require a more intricate process.

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Starting August 5, owners will begin receiving alerts. Dealerships will be receiving separate letters if they have ordered parts that are under suspicion.

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Dealer Responsibilities - Please note that dealers are required to reach out to customers who have purchased Electronic Power Assist Steering gears over-the-counter.

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We can assist you with either providing refunds or offering software updates for the Power Steering Control Module to address the issue.

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