Ford is recalling 2020 F-250 trucks with potential steering column detachment causing loss of control. Owners must have steering inspected by dealers for free repair or replacement.
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2020 F-250 trucks because the steering column upper shaft can detach, causing loss of steering control. This could lead to a crash if the vehicle is driven. Affected vehicles need a free inspection and repair by a Ford dealer.
The steering column upper shaft can detach from the steering column during normal driving. This detachment causes a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2020 Ford F-250 trucks with specific VINs are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the steering column detaches.
Check your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting September 23, 2025. Affected vehicles are 2020 F-250 trucks with the specific steering column issue.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Dealers will inspect the steering column and repair or replace the upper shaft if needed at no cost.
Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S94. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 23, 2025.
Check your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting September 23, 2025.
Dealers will inspect the steering column and repair or replace the upper shaft at no cost.
No specific deadline is mentioned; dealers will handle repairs as needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V626000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V626000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S94. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 23, 2025. 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.
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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.
