CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles. The right 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 right rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.
What this recall means for you
The right rear axle shaft on certain Super Duty trucks may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing, so it could break. A broken axle 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 right rear axle shaft and replace the shaft if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 25SD8. Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to confirm whether your vehicle is involved.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-250 SD | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-350 SD | 2026 |