CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles. Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
- Risk
- Rear wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle control. Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axle tail bearing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S63. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Some 2026 Ford F-150 trucks may have incorrect rear axle tail bearings installed. This can cause a rear wheel to lock up, leading to a loss of vehicle control, or the driveshaft to separate, which can cause a loss of drive power. If the driveshaft separates while the truck is parked without the parking brake applied, the truck could roll away. Any of these situations can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized Ford dealers will replace the rear axle tail bearing free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 26S63.
You can check whether your vehicle is affected by searching your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, where involved VINs will be searchable beginning September 14, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 2026 |
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