Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V128000

Power train: axle assembly

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-02-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V128000

Power train: axle assembly

Component
Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
240
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-24
Owners notified
2023-04-21

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.

Safety risk

A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.

Notes

Owners may also contact 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.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Expedition2023
Ford F-1502023
Lincoln Navigator2023

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.