2024 Ford F-150 Steering Column Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The steering column lower shaft may have an incorrect fastener, potentially causing a loss of steering control. Dealers will replace the fastener at no cost to owners.
Why This Matters
Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall for certain 2024 F-150 vehicles. The primary concern is an incorrectly installed fastener on the steering column lower shaft. If this fastener is not properly secured, it can result in the separation of steering components. A loss of steering control significantly increases the risk of a crash, posing a serious safety hazard to vehicle occupants and others on the road.
What's Being Recalled
This 2024 Ford F-150 recall specifically targets certain 2024 Ford F-150 trucks. The issue lies with the steering column lower shaft, which may have been secured to the steering gear assembly with an incorrect fastener. This defect can lead to the steering components separating, directly impacting the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of 2024 Ford F-150 vehicles can determine if their truck is part of this recall by contacting Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's internal number for this recall is 24S32. You can also visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website at www.nhtsa.gov or call their Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) and reference NHTSA ID 24V329000. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2024.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Ford dealers will address this issue by replacing the lower steering shaft fastener. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. It is crucial for affected owners to have this repair completed promptly to ensure the safe operation of their vehicle and mitigate the risk associated with the incorrect fastener.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 24V329000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 2024 Ford F-150 recall (NHTSA ID 24V329000) about?
- The recall for certain 2024 Ford F-150 vehicles is due to an incorrect fastener on the steering column lower shaft, which could cause steering components to separate and lead to a loss of steering control.
- What is the potential safety risk of the steering column issue?
- The incorrect fastener can result in the separation of steering components, causing a loss of steering control. This significantly increases the risk of a crash.
- How will Ford fix the steering column problem?
- Ford dealers will replace the lower steering shaft fastener with the correct component, free of charge to the vehicle owner.
- When were owners notified about the Ford 24S32 recall?
- Owner notification letters for the Ford 24S32 recall (NHTSA ID 24V329000) were mailed on May 22, 2024.
- How can I check if my 2024 Ford F-150 is affected by this recall?
- You can check by contacting Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing Ford's recall number 24S32, or by visiting www.nhtsa.gov and searching for NHTSA ID 24V329000.
What Ford F-150 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 39,812
- Owner complaints
- 226
- Recalls
- 2,759
- Service bulletins
- 1,679
- Crashes reported
- 2,104
- Fires reported
- 1,496
- Injuries reported
The 2024 model year
263 complaints, the 35th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 26 crashes, 5 fires and 14 injuries for this year, which also has 15 recalls on file.
Steering, the system this article covers, accounts for 2,340 of 39,812 complaints (6%), including 6 for 2024.
Complaints by model year
| 1997 | 2,758 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,029 | |
| 2011 | 2,194 | |
| 2012 | 1,784 | |
| 2013 | 2,994 | |
| 2014 | 1,539 | |
| 2015 | 1,746 | |
| 2016 | 2,093 | |
| 2018 | 2,327 | |
| 2024 | 263 |
Most-reported systems
- Power Train — 9,483
- Engine — 4,618
- Electrical System — 4,362
- Service Brakes — 3,838
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2,924
Latest recalls for the 2024 model year
- 26V578000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (Sep 2026)
- 26V104000 — Electrical System (Feb 2026)
- 25V863000 — Power Train (Dec 2025)
Recent owner reports about steering
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel locked up and the vehicle stalled, and it rolled across an intersection and then stopped. The vehicle failed to restart.
Read owner complaints →The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle before the vehicle became difficult to maneuver, and the front passenger’s side of the vehicle crashed into…
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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