Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Expedition 2023
- Ford F-150 2023
- Lincoln Navigator 2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V128000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 24, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 21, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 240
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Structure Oct 20, 2026
- Ford recall: Seats Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Suspension Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Power train Sep 9, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.