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- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250 and F350 vehicles equipped with single rear wheels and a 10.5-inch rear axle shaft. The left rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break.
- Risk
- A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the left rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S49.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The left rear axle shaft on these trucks may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing, so it may break. A broken shaft can cause a loss of drive power or allow the vehicle to roll away when it is in park, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the date code on the left rear axle shaft and replace the shaft if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Whether or not you received a letter, check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and schedule the free inspection with an authorized Ford dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-250 SD | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-350 SD | 2023 |