The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V576000·Announced 2020-09-23

Ford Recalls 2019 F-250 and F-350 Trucks for Axle Weld Defect

Ford is recalling 2019 F-250 and F-350 trucks because a front axle weld may be improper, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace axles if needed.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improper axle weld) that may affect vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 model year F-250 and F-350 trucks. The recall covers both single rear wheel and dual rear wheel configurations, as well as 4x4 vehicles. The defect involves the front axles, which may contain a wheel end yoke that was not properly welded to the axle tube end.

An improperly welded axle may affect vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel yoke weld location. If the weld is found to be inaccurately located, the axle assembly will be replaced free of charge.

The recall began on October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S56. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD redundant F-250, redundant F-350
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
9,628

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • redundant F-250
  • redundant F-350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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