Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 26V-119 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 26V-119 covers 11,431 Ford vehicles for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V119000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 135 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 31, 2025 to December 22, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.