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SevereNHTSA·24V102000·Announced 2024-02-09

Ford Recalls 2023-2024 Transit Vehicles for Rear Axle Lubricant Defect

Ford is recalling 2023-2024 Transit vehicles because inadequate rear axle lubricant may cause bearing damage, leading to wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 separation/wheel lock-up) that can result in a loss of drive power or roll-away, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles due to a defect in the rear axle. An inadequate amount of rear axle lubricant may cause damage to the rear axle tail bearing and subsequent seizure. This mechanical failure can result in wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.

The consequences of this defect include a loss of drive power. Additionally, a disconnected driveshaft can cause the vehicle to roll away when in park if the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the rear axle and replace the axle bearings or axle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD TRANSIT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
113,320

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)

  • TRANSIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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