Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 6,819 of its 2026 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles because the right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated and could break. If the axle shaft breaks, the vehicle may lose power while being driven or roll away while parked. Dealers will inspect the axle shaft's date code and replace it if necessary at no cost to the owner.
A broken axle shaft can cause a sudden loss of drive power or allow the vehicle to roll away when placed in park, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. No incidents or injuries have been reported at this time.
Dealer inspection and component replacement.
Recall involves the right rear axle shaft heat treatment.
Recall involves the right rear axle shaft heat treatment.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response