Last year, around 30,000 2022 and 2023 Ford Mustangs were recalled due to steering issues, specifically a shaky steering wheel caused by unintended steering assist. Ford dealers provided free repairs to affected owners, but it seems that approximately 300 individuals will need to revisit the dealership for a re-do of the repair.
The initial recall, identified as NHTSA number 24V-493 and internally referenced at Ford as number 24S44, was officially announced on June 28, 2024. The problem stemmed from a secondary digital torque sensor in the steering gear being calibrated with an inverted polarity. In the event of a failure or fault in the primary steering torque sensor, coupled with the inverted polarity in the secondary sensor, the steering wheel could start oscillating without warning, causing vibrations in the driver’s hands.
Nexteer Automotive, the supplier responsible for manufacturing the faulty Mustang part, alerted Ford about an assembly issue in May of 2024. Ford noted two warranty claims related to the problem in June, leading to the decision to issue a recall later the same month. Fortunately, no accidents have been linked to this steering issue, so if you had a nerve-wracking moment leaving a gathering of car enthusiasts in your 2022 or 2023 Mustang, you can now jokingly blame it on your hardware—just don’t take that as an insurance fraud endorsement.
Ford Authority recently shed light on a crucial development in this recall saga. A group of 2022-2023 Ford Mustangs that underwent repair during the initial recall, totaling an estimated 332 cars, were not serviced correctly and will require another trip to the dealer. Ford’s reference number for this additional recall is now 25S11, with affected owners expected to receive communication from Ford around March 31.
Despite the inconvenience, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Ford have not classified this situation as a “do not drive” scenario. The potential steering wheel oscillation, likely stemming from the lane-keeping system, is considered minor. Nonetheless, any unexpected steering behavior is cause for concern, making the recall of a recall a frustrating ordeal for all parties involved. Credit is due to Ford supplier Nexteer for identifying the issue before it escalated further.
For further information on this matter, I reached out to Ford to inquire if there are any additional details that owners and drivers should be aware of. As always, stay safe on the roads, especially if you’re behind the wheel of a Mustang.
Have you experienced any recall mishaps yourself? Feel free to share your stories with the author at andrew.collins@thedrive.com.
