Power train: axle hubsRecall 21V-390 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 21V-390 covers 17,616 Ford vehicles for a power train: axle hubs problem, reported to NHTSA on May 25, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 21V390000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels and front wheel hub extenders. The front wheel hub extenders may be improperly attached to the front rotor hub assemblies, which could result in separation of the wheels and wheel extenders from the vehicle.
The risk
A detached wheel and wheel extender can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until the torque of the wheel extender nuts can be verified. Dealers will inspect and tighten the front wheel hub extender nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S26.
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
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 174 vehicles were listed as unreachable.