MOTORCRAFT MOTORCRAFT STEERING GEAR STG-454 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
MOTORCRAFT STEERING GEAR STG-454
Brand
MOTORCRAFT
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain MOTORCRAFT STEERING GEAR STG-454 equipment due to steering issues. Steering gear retention bolt fractures may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Motorcraft STG-454 service replacement steering gears manufactured July 1, 2014, to October 17, 2014. These steering gears are for use on 2008-2010 model year F-250 and F-350 vehicles equipped with 6.4L diesel engines. The affected steering gears may not install properly, and as a result, there may be insufficient clamp load on the joints which may cause the steering gear retention bolts to fracture.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Steering gear retention bolt fractures may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a spacer between the steering gear and the vehicle frame rail to ensure adequate clamp load on the joints, free of charge. The interim notices were mailed on April 22, 2015. A second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. A remedy began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S08.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026