FORD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-03-03

Ford F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles, driveshaft friction weld may fail

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-03
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	F-250 SD, F-350 SD
Model year	2025-2026, 2025-2026
Units affected	11431
Defect	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._x000D_ A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Component	POWER TRAIN
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed March 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in late March 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.
Recall number	26V119000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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