Ford is recalling a small variety of recent Mustang models a second time to handle a steering issue since the treatment from a previous recall may not have been applied appropriately.
The recall of just 332 vehicles from model years 2022 and 2023 addresses an improperly calibrated secondary steering torque sensor, which could cause the steering wheel to show unintentionally side-to-side, in accordance with the NHTSA.
2022 Ford Mustang Coastal Limited Edition
Ford issued its first recall for this problem last July, covering 30,735 Mustangs built between Sept. 15, 2022, and Apr. 5, 2023. Those cars were sent back to dealerships to have a software update performed on their power steering control modules. But that software update was done incorrectly on some vehicles, although recall work was recorded as being successfully accomplished in Ford’s records.
In line with the NHTSA report for the present recall, dealers were instructed to finish the previous recall by uploading software using a Ford-specific service tool, which downloads the newest software provided by the automaker. On this case, that tool didn’t provide the right software for uploading to the vehicles.
2022 Ford Mustang Coastal Limited Edition
Incorrect software implies that, although the recalled vehicles are checked off as being fixed, the phantom steering problem could still occur. Ford told the NHTSA that it still is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to this problem though.
Owners could have to take their cars back to dealerships, where the right software might be uploaded freed from charge. Ford plans to notify owners of this by mail starting Mar. 31. Owners may also call the automaker’s customer support department at 866-436-7332 for more information. Ford’s reference number for this recall is 25S11.
This Article First Appeared At www.motorauthority.com
