NHTSA (USA)Critical
2025–2026 FORD F-250 SDNHTSA Campaign #26V119000
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
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. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 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.
11,431 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 26S13Updated June 10, 2026