Ford: Driveshaft May Separate

Ford is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD and F-350 SD pickup trucks because the driveshaft may separate due to a faulty friction weld, causing a sudden loss of power to the rear wheels. A loss of drive power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft for free once the remedy becomes available in late March 2026.

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Product

Component: POWER TRAIN. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

Reason

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed March 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in late March 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S13. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-03-03

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f4c482a6-976a-4c93-8a9b-06067d35e307