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- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause rear axle tail bearing damage and seizure, which can result in wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
- Risk
- Wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear axle, and replace the axle bearings or axle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S05.
- 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
Some 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles may have too little rear axle lubricant. Over time this can damage the rear axle tail bearing, which may seize, lock up a wheel, or allow the driveshaft to separate.
These problems can cause a loss of drive power. A separated driveshaft can also let the vehicle roll away while in park without the parking brake applied. Any of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the rear axle and replace the axle bearings or the axle assembly as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. To confirm whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 24S05).
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Transit | 20232024 |
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