New Ford Recall Affects 30,000 S550 Mustangs
Power steering Ford Recall specifically affects certain 2022 and 2023 Mustangs; it could cause unintended steering wheel movements.
Another day, another recall. Virtually all manufacturers have them across their new models for one thing or another, so it’s never too surprising to see a new one come up. Especially when you take into consideration the vast amount of technology in modern cars. For those who are adamantly against electric power steering and prefer a classic hydraulic setup, get your bragging boots ready. This new Ford Recall is for the electric power steering system on 2022 and 2023 S550 Ford Mustang models.
The NHTSA states that Ford is recalling a total of 30,753 vehicles for this particular recall. Ford officially launched the recall campaign on June 28th, 2024, and intends to send owner notification letters on August 4th, 2024. Owners of affected vehicles will be able to bring their vehicles in for a software update free of charge. So, if you’ve got a 2022 or 2023 Ford Mustang, it’s a great idea to hop on over to the NHTSA website and input your VIN to see if your Mustang may be affected.
Unintentional Steering Inputs Are Possible
The recall verbiage highlights that the issue is specifically with the power steering control module (PSCM) software.
“Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver’s intentions,” reads the recall summary from the NHTSA.
Fortunately, it seems like this means it’ll be a fairly straightforward fix. Modern problems require modern solutions, and it sounds like a simple software update is the solution. Ford employees reviewed plant records to determine what vehicles are affected. In the document outlining the recall, Ford dives into a bit more detail as to what exactly caused this issue.
“The secondary digital torque sensor in the steering gear was calibrated with an inverted polarity. If the primary steering torque sensor experiences a failure or fault and the secondary digital torque sensor’s polarity is inverted, the steering wheel may begin oscillating without warning (alternating clockwise/counterclockwise) when the driver attempts to steer. The oscillation results from the electronic power steering gear providing unintended steering assist,” says Ford’s recall document.
Be Sure to Check Your Car for Recalls!
S550 Mustangs also have active recalls for a loose transmission bolt and low brake fluid warning system at the time of writing. New recalls are constantly being released. So, staying on top of your vehicle’s current status is imperative.
It’s important to regularly check your vehicle for recalls. Virtually every recall repair is free. So, if you haven’t already, input your VIN on the NHTSA website to make sure you’re staying safe on the road!
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