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Ford ECO Sport Recall 25V126: Front Axle Shafts May Disconnect, Causing Power Loss

NHTSA campaign 25V126, reported February 28, 2025, 18,648 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can cause a loss of drive power. Losing drive power raises the risk of a crash. If a shaft is disconnected and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle can roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

If your vehicle is affected, an authorized dealer will inspect the front axle half shafts and replace them as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 29, 2025.

You can contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332 with questions. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V126Ford Motor Company
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 EcoSport vehicles. The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a disconnected half shaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S12.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford ECO Sport20212022