The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V866000·Announced 2025-12-12

Ford Recalls 2026 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty for Defective Rear Axle Shafts

Ford is recalling approximately 6,819 2026 F-250 SD and F-350 SD Super Duty trucks because the right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated and could break, resulting in loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway.

What this means for you

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 is a structural vehicle defect (improperly heat-treated axle shaft) that could cause serious consequences including loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing crash risk. However, no injuries or crashes have been reported, making this a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, which places it at High severity.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026 Super Duty F-250 SD and F-350 SD pickup trucks due to a defect in the right rear axle shaft.

The right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing. If the axle shaft breaks, it can result in loss of drive power or cause the vehicle to roll away when placed in park. Either condition increases the risk of a motor vehicle crash.

The recall affects approximately 6,819 vehicles. Ford began notifying owners by mail on January 15, 2026. Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the axle shaft if necessary. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for affected vehicles are searchable on NHTSA.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2026 FORD F-350 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck / Axle Assembly
Hazard
  • axle-shaft-break
  • loss-of-drive-power
  • rollaway
Affected units
6,819

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)

  • F-350 SD
  • F-250 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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