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Ford driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

NHTSA campaign 26V-119 · Reported March 3, 2026 · 11,431 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford F-250 and F-350
VEHICLES AFFECTED
11,431
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the axle assembly axle shaft. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

WHY IT MATTERS

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-119.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2025–2026Ford F-250
2025–2026Ford F-350

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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