The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V536000·Announced 2021-07-15

2020-2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty Pickup Trucks Rear Axle Housing Recall

Ford is recalling 2020-2021 F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks with 6.7L diesel engines due to rear axle housing that may deform. Driveshaft separation could cause loss of drive power or unexpected vehicle movement, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle housing deformation) that poses a risk of driveshaft separation and loss of vehicle control. However, no injuries or actual driveshaft failures have been reported in the source material, and the hazard remains theoretical. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards with no reported incidents score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks equipped with 6.7L diesel engines and Dana model 275 rear axles. The rear axle housing may deform and fail to properly support the truck's load, which could result in driveshaft separation.

If the driveshaft separates, the vehicle could lose drive power or move unexpectedly if parked without the parking brake engaged. This increases the risk of a crash.

The recall affects approximately 27,604 vehicles. Ford dealers will inspect the axle housing for deformities and repair or replace it as necessary at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-350 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck / Rear Axle
Hazard
Affected units
27,604

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 (1)

  • F-350 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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