Ford is recalling certain 2023 F-250 Super Duty trucks due to potential steering column separation causing loss of control. Owners must have steering column inspected and bolts tightened by dealers.
A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling some 2023 F-250 Super Duty trucks because steering column bolts may be missing or loose, which could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Affected owners should have their steering column inspected by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81336-ford-2023-f-250-sd-steering-recall-risk-of-loss.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81336-ford-2023-f-250-sd-steering-recall-risk-of-loss · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V344000
“Ford 2023 F-250 SD Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81336-ford-2023-f-250-sd-steering-recall-risk-of-loss. Based on NHTSA recall 23V344000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V344000).
The steering column upper shaft bolts may become disconnected, causing the steering column to separate from the vehicle. This loss of steering control can lead to a crash, especially during normal driving conditions.
Owners of 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks with missing or loose steering column upper shaft bolts are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the steering column separates.
Check if your 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty truck has missing or loose steering column upper shaft bolts. The recall was notified to owners via mail on June 1, 2023.
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer inspection.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts or install any missing bolts at no cost.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts, or install any missing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S22.
Ford is recalling certain 2023 F-250 Super Duty trucks because the steering column upper shaft bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, which could cause the steering column to separate and lead to loss of control.
Your truck is affected if it was manufactured in 2023 and has missing or loose steering column upper shaft bolts. The recall was notified to owners via mail on June 1, 2023.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection at a dealer where they will tighten or install missing bolts.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V344000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V344000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering column upper shaft coupler bolts, or install any missing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S22. 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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