Ford recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-250 Sd 2025–2026
- Ford F-350 Sd 2025–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V119000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 3, 2026
- Owners notified
- Apr 6, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11,431
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S13
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Structure Oct 20, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting Sep 22, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 31, 2026
- Ford recall: Fuel system, diesel Mar 17, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting Feb 20, 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.