The 2026 Ford F-350 SD has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the drivetrain: the rear driveshaft can separate and the right rear axle shaft can break, either of which can cause sudden loss of drive power or allow the vehicle to roll away when parked.
Both drivetrain issues affect certain vehicles and can leave the truck without power to the rear wheels or moving unexpectedly in park. On the electrical side, the instrument panel cluster can fail to start up properly, leaving the driver without a speedometer or warning lights while driving. There is also a lighting concern affecting vehicles equipped to tow: a wiring issue can cause trailer lights and trailer brakes to stop working, reducing the trailer's visibility to other drivers and the driver's ability to slow it down.
At a glance
What can fail
The driveshaft's friction weld may fail, causing the rear driveshaft to separate and sudden loss of engine power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft if needed, at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing brake lights, turn signal lights, or brake function to stop working.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the integrated trailer module software, or the vehicle will receive a software update over-the-air. Both are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing, which could cause it to break.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the right rear axle shaft and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel cluster may fail to display information when the vehicle starts up.
What the fix does
A software update will be installed in the instrument panel cluster at a dealership or remotely, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
