Filed by Ford Motor Company on March 3, 2026; 4 model-year listings affected.
Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft
NHTSA campaign 26V119000 · reported March 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 11,431 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.