Ford is recalling more than 11,000 pickup trucks over a dangerous steering issue

[Yardbird]

Ford is recalling more than 11,000 pickup trucks over a dangerous steering issue​

Story by Barnell Anderson
2 min read


No one wants to deal with recalls. However, the act of issuing a car recall is among the best ways for automakers to maintain safety. Now, Ford has a new one on its hands, and like many, it’s one that owners will need to respond to as soon as possible. This recall impacts the Ford F-150 Lightning, which many consider among the best trucks to buy. Luckily, auto mechanics at Ford dealers will fix the issue for free.

Ford is no stranger to a car recall​

According to Torque News, Ford has issued a car recall for the F-150 Lightning, which is one of the best trucks to buy for those looking for an EV. This recall includes the 2023 and 2024 models. It impacts 11,922 units. Specifically, there are instances where the front control arm can separate, which causes issues with steering. Naturally, this is a massive barrier to safety.

So, what led Ford to issue this car recall? The report says that the automaker received an incident report involving this issue arising at 639 miles with one of the impacted trucks. The driver in that situation experienced vibration, and then the truck made an unexpected left turn. They investigated and learned that there was a bolt missing. Ford is now aware of multiple F-150 Lightning units that are affected by this issue.

Specifically, this car recall includes 8,017 units of the 2023 model and 3,905 of the one from 2024. Owners can expect official notification letters in early February. As mentioned, auto mechanics at Ford dealers will fix the issue for free.



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[Yardbird]

Can anyone believe that no one on the line putting these together didn't notice a bolt was missing in the steering?

I can't believe that. I believe it's more of....."That's not my job".

 

[mikeru]

I appreciate that car makers put out recalls for things like this, whether forced to or not. Most recalls I've had to deal with were relatively minor and the risk was small. This one seems different though. And the fact that they're not even sending out notifications to owners until February seems more than negligent to me. I'd want to know exactly which bolt it is and look for myself If I owned one of these trucks. Having your truck suddenly take a left turn at freeway speeds would be a hairy situation at best. The risk of death seems pretty high here.

 

[crash68]

Can anyone believe that no one on the line putting these together didn't notice a bolt was missing in the steering?

It's not a matter of noticing a bolt is missing, the people on the line just follow assembly instructions. One of two things happens with missing hardware, either it wasn't on the assembly instructions or the person who's job it was didn't follow the instructions to put it in.

 

[NCRaineman]

Increasing complexity of vehicles combined with a minimally trained and even less motivated workforce is a recipe for disaster.

 

[Yardbird]

It's not a matter of noticing a bolt is missing, the people on the line just follow assembly instructions. One of two things happens with missing hardware, either it wasn't on the assembly instructions or the person who's job it was didn't follow the instructions to put it in.

Maybe I needed to phrase it the way I have heard throughout the years......."That's not in my contract"

Years ago, I was delivering furniture in Detroit, to a warehouse. I was pulling a drop frame furniture trailer that the wheel well protruded into the trailer about five feet from the rear door.

A sofa bed had been placed behind the wheel well, and jammed against it by the furniture behind it bouncing 750 miles getting there.

I couldn't budge it, and asked the supervisor for some help getting it out. His response was "I'm a supervisor, and my contract won't let me on your truck. When I asked about any of the other appx. 15 people working there, I got the same "contract won't allow them to get into your trailer and help".

When he finally saw I wasn't able to get the sofa bed worked loose, he spent about 45 minutes going all over the warehouse until he found a non-union, part-time worker, that could come into the trailer to help me.

He apologized, but said if he was seen in my trailer by another union guy, he would get in trouble.

I figure that is why the bolts weren't fixed. I'm sure the missing part was seen. How could it not be.

Contracts and not caring is why there is a recall now, with people's lives in danger.

 

[1999 White C5 Coupe]

Ford is recalling more than 11,000 pickup trucks over a dangerous steering issue​

Story by Barnell Anderson
2 min read


No one wants to deal with recalls. However, the act of issuing a car recall is among the best ways for automakers to maintain safety. Now, Ford has a new one on its hands, and like many, it’s one that owners will need to respond to as soon as possible. This recall impacts the Ford F-150 Lightning, which many consider among the best trucks to buy. Luckily, auto mechanics at Ford dealers will fix the issue for free.

Ford is no stranger to a car recall​

According to Torque News, Ford has issued a car recall for the F-150 Lightning, which is one of the best trucks to buy for those looking for an EV. This recall includes the 2023 and 2024 models. It impacts 11,922 units. Specifically, there are instances where the front control arm can separate, which causes issues with steering. Naturally, this is a massive barrier to safety.

So, what led Ford to issue this car recall? The report says that the automaker received an incident report involving this issue arising at 639 miles with one of the impacted trucks. The driver in that situation experienced vibration, and then the truck made an unexpected left turn. They investigated and learned that there was a bolt missing. Ford is now aware of multiple F-150 Lightning units that are affected by this issue.

Specifically, this car recall includes 8,017 units of the 2023 model and 3,905 of the one from 2024. Owners can expect official notification letters in early February. As mentioned, auto mechanics at Ford dealers will fix the issue for free.



https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/com...S&cvid=916f7979e3fe4a30b624cc2e11cbd5d9&ei=13

In 2021, 2022 and 2023, Ford led the auto industry with the highest number of safety recalls AND the highest number of vehicles recalled.

In 2024 - they will come in second. (Stellantis is first)

Ford’s CEO has spoken publicly about the massive number of safety recalls and the massive warranty-repair costs - and his intention to lower them.