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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·March 3, 2026

Ford recalls 2025–2026 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles over driveshaft that may separate and cause sudden loss of drive power

The driveshaft friction weld may fail, which can separate the rear driveshaft and cause a sudden loss of drive power that can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and mention recall number 26S13.

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Recall details

Product
Ford F-350 Sd, F-250 Sd 2025–2026
Company
Ford Motor Company
Hazard
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Units
11,431 vehicles
Owner notification
April 6, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
March 3, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V119000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 26S13
  • Model years: 2025–2026

The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.

Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.

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