Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 12, 2020
Ford F-250 SD 2020 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash If Steering Locks
Icon is recalling 2020 Ford F-250 SD trucks with steering that may lock up, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Icon for free fix by December 21, 2020.
“Ford F-250 SD 2020 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash If Steering Locks.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79490-ford-f-250-sd-2020-steering-recall-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #20E090000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20E090000).
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC recalled certain FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits for Ford trucks after the foam ring could block piston ports and cause steering to lock, increasing crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was announced on October 12, 2020.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Icon
Product: FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kit
Part Number: 65050
Vehicles: Ford F-250 SD (2005-2021), Ford F-350 SD (2005-2021)
Units affected: All kits sold as accessories for the listed vehicles
What to do
Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
The hazard
The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up. If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Icon has faced other recent recalls of similar products, including the Ford 2026 F-150 Suspension Recall: Misaligned Stabilizer Rod Risk (2026-09-09) and the Ford Explorer 2019 Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control (2026-02-20). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Volvo 2026 VNL Steering Recall: Loose Steering Arm Risk (2026-07-09).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Icon stabilizer kit part number 65050 installed on your 2005-2021 Ford F-250 or F-350 4X4 trucks. The recall began December 21, 2020.
Brand
Icon
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Icon Customer Service
Call Icon at 1-951-689-4266 to schedule a free installation of the new shock assembly.
Get Free Fix
Dealers will install a revised shock assembly with a new foam ring and steel support disc at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 20E090000 — Icon Ford F-250 SD 2020 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash If Steering Locks
Hello,
I own a Ford F-250 SD 2020 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash If Steering Locks that is covered by recall 20E090000 from Icon.
The official recall notice states: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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