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Ford incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.

NHTSA campaign 26V-576 · Reported September 9, 2026 · 37 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford F-150
VEHICLES AFFECTED
37
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the rear axle tail bearing, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the driveline differential unit. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.

WHY IT MATTERS

Rear wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle control. Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the rear axle tail bearing, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-576.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2026Ford F-150

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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