The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V119000·Announced 2026-03-03

Ford F-250 and F-350 SD vehicles recalled for potential driveshaft separation

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles due to a potential driveshaft failure that could lead to a loss of power.

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 defect involves a structural component failure (driveshaft separation) that can lead to a sudden loss of power and increased crash risk.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling specific 2025 and 2026 Ford F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. The recall is being conducted because the friction weld on the driveshaft may fail, which could cause the rear driveshaft to separate.

If the driveshaft separates, the vehicle may experience a sudden loss of drive power. This loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft if necessary, free of charge.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-350 SD, F-250 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
11,431

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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