The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V880000·Announced 2022-11-29

Ford Recalls 2017-2018 F-Series Super Duty Trucks for Driveshaft Fracture Risk

Ford is recalling 2017-2018 F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty 4x4 trucks because a driveshaft component may fracture, causing loss of power or rollaway.

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 (driveshaft fracture) that can lead to loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles. The recall involves a defect where a radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time. This movement can cause a driveshaft imbalance, which may result in a fracture.

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. Additionally, a vehicle rollaway could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S74. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-250 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
18,808

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 (3)

  • F-350 SD
  • F-450 SD
  • F-250 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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