Urgent recall announced for hundreds of Ford utes due to deadly defect
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The joy of owning a car brings with it a range of responsibilities, including staying informed about the safety of your vehicle.
It's an unfortunate reality that recalls do happen, often for reasons that can significantly impact passenger safety.
Ford Australia has issued an urgent recall for 443 of its F-150 ute, citing a potentially fatal defect that could result in a loss of steering control.
The affected vehicles are locally remanufactured models produced between 2022 and 2023.
If you own one of these vehicles, Ford advises you to stop driving immediately and contact them to organise a free inspection and repair.
‘Due to a remanufacturing process issue, the steering intermediate shaft may separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering control,’ Ford said in its recall notice.
‘A loss of steering control could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.’
You may view the original recall notice here.
You may also check the list of Vehicle Identification Numbers affected by the recall here.
This recall is a stark reminder of the importance of vehicle safety and the potential dangers that can arise from manufacturing defects.
In November last year, Ford also recalled 1,559 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2023 due to a defect in the rear-view camera.
This defect may not display the rear-view image properly where the car is reversing—presenting a risk of serious injury or death to both the driver and civilians.
This recall highlights the responsibility of car manufacturers to ensure the safety of their vehicles and to take swift action when issues are identified.
If you are the owner of an affected vehicle, you must heed Ford's advice and stop driving immediately.
Ford will be notifying owners in writing, but if you suspect your vehicle may be affected, don't wait for the letter.
Contact any authorised Ford dealer or the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 13 36 73 as soon as possible to organise an inspection and repair, free of charge.
Are you or do you know someone affected by this recall? Let us know in the comments below!
It's an unfortunate reality that recalls do happen, often for reasons that can significantly impact passenger safety.
Ford Australia has issued an urgent recall for 443 of its F-150 ute, citing a potentially fatal defect that could result in a loss of steering control.
The affected vehicles are locally remanufactured models produced between 2022 and 2023.
If you own one of these vehicles, Ford advises you to stop driving immediately and contact them to organise a free inspection and repair.
Ford has urgently recalled 443 F-150 utes due to a fatal defect. Credit: Ford Australia
‘Due to a remanufacturing process issue, the steering intermediate shaft may separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering control,’ Ford said in its recall notice.
‘A loss of steering control could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.’
You may view the original recall notice here.
You may also check the list of Vehicle Identification Numbers affected by the recall here.
This recall is a stark reminder of the importance of vehicle safety and the potential dangers that can arise from manufacturing defects.
In November last year, Ford also recalled 1,559 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2023 due to a defect in the rear-view camera.
This defect may not display the rear-view image properly where the car is reversing—presenting a risk of serious injury or death to both the driver and civilians.
This recall highlights the responsibility of car manufacturers to ensure the safety of their vehicles and to take swift action when issues are identified.
If you are the owner of an affected vehicle, you must heed Ford's advice and stop driving immediately.
Ford will be notifying owners in writing, but if you suspect your vehicle may be affected, don't wait for the letter.
Contact any authorised Ford dealer or the Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 13 36 73 as soon as possible to organise an inspection and repair, free of charge.
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