Ford recalls 37 2026 F-150 vehicles over wrong rear axle tail bearings that can lock rear wheels
Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can cause rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
Dealers will replace the rear axle tail bearing free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and use Ford's recall number 26S63.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford F-150 2026
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- 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.
- Units
- 37 vehicles
- Owner notification
- September 21, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V576000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26S63
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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