2022-2023 Ford Mustang Recalled Over Steering Wheel That Can Turn Unintentionally
In select Ford Mustang models, a defective steering torque sensor calibration can lead to disastrous consequences, but the fix is a simple one.
It’s no secret that Ford has issued more recalls than any other manufacturer over the past couple of years, and few of its specific models are exceptions to that phenomenon. This includes the Ford Mustang, which has been subjected to its fair amount of recalls recently, even the all-new S650 generation 2024 model. However, the latest Ford Mustang recall is a bit of an eye-opener, because it can cause select 2022-2023 models to quite literally lose control without warning.
The issue – which impacts 30,735 2022-2023 Ford Mustang models – pertains to the pony car’s secondary steering torque sensor, which may not be calibrated properly in certain examples. Somewhat shockingly, this can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver’s intentions, which obviously increases the risk of a crash if it were to occur – especially when one is traveling at higher speeds.
According to Ford, this problem has been traced back to an improper calibration of the secondary digital torque sensor in the steering gear, specifically. The supplier that makes this part is to blame, as it apparently inverted the wires on select units during the manufacturing process. As for the unintended oscillation of the steering wheel, that stems from the car’s electronic power steering gear. Thus far, Ford has received two warranty claims pertaining to this issue, though thankfully, isn’t aware of any accidents or injuries that have occurred as a result.
Luckily, fixing this issue isn’t terribly difficult, as owners will be able to take their impacted Ford Mustang models to a dealer, who will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Ford was able to trace this problem to select vehicles built at Flat Rock between September 15, 2022 and April 5, 2023, and expects to begin mailing out notification letters on August 5, 2024. In the meantime, customers can contact Ford’s customer service at 1-866-436-7332, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov for more information, referencing recall number 24S44.
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