Ford F-250 and F-350 SD Vehicles Recall Over Driveshaft Issue
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles due to a potential driveshaft failure that could cause a loss of drive power and increase crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles because the driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 2025 and 2026 model year F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles manufactured by Ford. A total of 45,724 units are affected. The specific component involved is the power train axle assembly axle shaft. This recall is identified by NHTSA Campaign Number 26V119000 and Ford's number 26S13. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for affected vehicles became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should wait for interim letters that were mailed on March 13, 2026, notifying them of the safety risk. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available in late March 2026. Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
Why This Matters
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash, posing a significant safety concern for drivers and other road users.
Source
Information from NHTSA Campaign Number 26V119000. Visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V119000 for details.
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