2025–2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2025–2026 Ford F-350 SD Recall: Driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation…
NHTSA campaign 26V119000 · Power Train · filed Mar 3, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025–2026 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Ford vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V119000 (manufacturer number 26S13). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.