Official recall notice
Driveshaft May Separate
- Recall date
- 2026-03-03
- Brand
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 11,431
- Vehicle
- Ford Motor Company
Why it was recalled
Hazard
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended action
What to do
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in late March 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.
Product 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.