NHTSA recall 14E001000
Steering · Ford Motor Company
January 6, 2014report date
300units affected
Equipment recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The affected gears may lock, preventing the driver from being able to steer the vehicle.
Why it matters: The inability to steer the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the suspect steering gears with new steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2014. Customers may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 13s14.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Ford Explorer, 2012 Ford Explorer, year not stated Ford Service Steering Gear.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14E001000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.