2020–2021 Ford (3 models) Steering Recall 25V626000 (Ford 25S94)
NHTSA recall 25V626000 (Ford recall 25S94) covers about 115,539 2020–2021 Ford (3 models) vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Sep 19, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V626000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Steering (column)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.
The risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Feb 20, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Ford recall number 25S94
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V626000 as 25S94. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "25S94 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | 2020–2021 | — |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty | 2020–2021 | — |
| Ford F-450 Sd | 2020–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Sep 19, 2025
- Owner notification
- Feb 20, 2026
- Build dates covered
- Feb 19, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020
- Recall initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 25V626000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 25V626000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V626000 or 25S94). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V626000?
NHTSA recall 25V626000 (Ford recall 25S94) covers about 115,539 2020–2021 Ford (3 models) vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Sep 19, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V626000?
NHTSA's record for 25V626000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V626000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 25V626000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Feb 20, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Ford recall number for 25V626000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 25S94. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (25S94) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V626000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 25V626000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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