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NHTSA recall 26V119000 · Mar 3, 2026

Ford Motor Company: Driveshaft May Separate

Product

2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles

Hazard

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Summary
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.
Component
POWER TRAIN
Recall type
Vehicle
Potentially affected
11,431
Manufacturer campaign number
26S13

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.

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