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After recalling 91 units of the 2015 Ford F-150 for a potential issue with the underbody heat shield, the light-duty workhorse is at the center of yet another safety recall. This time around, we’re dealing with approximately 12,300 examples of the truck.
The Ford Motor Company issued this safety recall for a rather peculiar reason. According to the automotive giant, 12,328 units of the 2015 model year F-150 are suspected to have an upper I-shaft that might have been riveted improperly. What’s an I-shaft, you ask?
Well, it’s the short way of saying steering intermediate shaft. Put simply, the I-shaft is there to connect the steering wheel to the steering rack. It utilizes a joint at each end, which allows for the angle between the I-shaft and steering gear.
In FoMoCo’s case, the company tells that if the I-shaft separates due to improper riveting, it will not be pleasant, potentially causing the loss of steering control without warning. To date, Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries, but is aware of one report of steering loss believed to be related to this defect.
Affected 2015 Ford F-150 pickup trucks include those built at the Kansas City Assembly Plant from March 19th, 2015 to March 21st, 2015. Certain 2015 F-150 vehicles built at the Dearborn Truck Plant from March 21st, 2015 to March 30st, 2015 are affected as well.
FoMoCo informs that 6,722 vehicles are unsold, and 5,606 are in customers’ hands. On an ending note, we are told that dealers will inspect the upper I-shaft and replace it if necessary at no cost to the customer.
Well, it’s the short way of saying steering intermediate shaft. Put simply, the I-shaft is there to connect the steering wheel to the steering rack. It utilizes a joint at each end, which allows for the angle between the I-shaft and steering gear.
In FoMoCo’s case, the company tells that if the I-shaft separates due to improper riveting, it will not be pleasant, potentially causing the loss of steering control without warning. To date, Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries, but is aware of one report of steering loss believed to be related to this defect.
Affected 2015 Ford F-150 pickup trucks include those built at the Kansas City Assembly Plant from March 19th, 2015 to March 21st, 2015. Certain 2015 F-150 vehicles built at the Dearborn Truck Plant from March 21st, 2015 to March 30st, 2015 are affected as well.
FoMoCo informs that 6,722 vehicles are unsold, and 5,606 are in customers’ hands. On an ending note, we are told that dealers will inspect the upper I-shaft and replace it if necessary at no cost to the customer.
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