NHTSA Campaign 26V119000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Mar 3, 2026 · 11,431 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-250 SD | 2025 | 11,431 |
| FORD | F-250 SD | 2026 | 11,431 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 2025 | 11,431 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 2026 | 11,431 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V119000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.