Power train: axle assemblyRecall 20V-576 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 20V-576 covers 9,628 Ford vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V576000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-250 and F-350, single rear wheel and dual rear wheel, 4X4 vehicles. The front axles may contain a wheel end yoke that was not properly welded to the axle tube end.
The risk
An improperly welded axle may affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel yoke weld location. If the weld is found to be inaccurately located, the axle assembly will be replaced free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S56.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 79 vehicles were listed as unreachable.