Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- Component
- Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 11,431
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2026-03-03
- Owners notified
- 2026-04-06
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Safety risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S13. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.