CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S13. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 and 2026 Ford F-250 SD and F-350 SD trucks have a driveshaft whose friction weld may fail. If this happens, the rear driveshaft can separate and the truck can suddenly lose drive power, which can increase the risk of a crash.
An authorized Ford dealer will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2026. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26S13. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, since VINs for this recall have been searchable there since March 4, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-250 SD | 20252026 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-350 SD | 20252026 |