Last updated on 03/11/2026
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Issue Date
2005-04-06
Campaign
05S30/05V135000
Description
On certain chassis cab trucks, the steering gear may have some gears with a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer. An incorrect retainer may result in an improperly retained re-circulating ball tube, which may not keep the re-circulating balls in place during steering gear actuation.
Safety Risk
If the re-circulating balls become dislodged a vehicle operator may notice noise and increased steering efforts that may eventually progress to impaired steering or potential loss of steering which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company and your dealer will inspect the steering gear on your vehicle for a specific date code. We recommend that you not operate your vehicle and contact your dealer immediately to arrange for this inspection. If your vehicle has a steering gear with the specific date code, the steering gear will be replaced at no charge to you.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
Issue Date
2005-04-06
Campaign
05S30/05V135000
Description
On certain chassis cab trucks, the steering gear may have some gears with a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer. An incorrect retainer may result in an improperly retained re-circulating ball tube, which may not keep the re-circulating balls in place during steering gear actuation.
Safety Risk
If the re-circulating balls become dislodged a vehicle operator may notice noise and increased steering efforts that may eventually progress to impaired steering or potential loss of steering which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Ford Motor Company and your dealer will inspect the steering gear on your vehicle for a specific date code. We recommend that you not operate your vehicle and contact your dealer immediately to arrange for this inspection. If your vehicle has a steering gear with the specific date code, the steering gear will be replaced at no charge to you.
Next Steps
Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.