# NHTSA recall 24V494000

> **Ford Motor Company** · 2025 FORD F-650 SD · component: **STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY**

## Summary

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.

## Consequence

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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 24V494000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-650 SD
- **Model year:** 2025
- **Component:** STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- **Report received:** 2024-06-28

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V494000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 24V494000 (Ford Motor Company, 2025 FORD). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-02 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/24V494000. Licensed CC0.

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