Safety RecallNHTSA 26V-119000

Ford F-350 Drivetrain Recall2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026 · Free Repair

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.

NHTSA 26V-119000Federal campaign #
2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026 F-350Affected model years
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTSystem
$0 · FreeParts & labor

Is Your F-350 Included?

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What Happened — and How It's Fixed

The Defect

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 Free 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.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 26V-119000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

On certain 2026 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks built October 2 through November 5, 2025, the right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and can break during operation. A broken rear axle shaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power while driving, or allow vehicle rollaway when placed in Park. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash. Approximately 6,819 vehicles affected. VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov December 15, 2025.

The Risk

A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Dealers inspect the right rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters mailed January 5, 2026.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 25V-866000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250 and F350 vehicles equipped with single rear wheels and a 10.5-inch rear axle shaft. The left rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break.

The Risk

A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Dealers will inspect the left rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S49.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 23V-595000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks equipped with 6.7L diesel engines and Dana model 275 rear axles. The rear axle housing may not support the load of the pickup truck and deform, which could result in driveshaft separation.

The Risk

Driveshaft separation may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Dealers will inspect the axle housing for deformities, and repair or replace the housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 21S31.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 21V-536000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-350 trucks equipped with 7.3L gas engines and ambulance prep packages. These vehicles were ordered with Wide Track rear axles, but were built with base (narrower) axles. Depending on the body installed by the body builder, the inner tires on the dual wheel rear axle may contact the body.

The Risk

Inner tire contact with the body could result in a tire blowout, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

The Free Fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the rear axle as a Wide Track axle on vehicles already built. For remaining vehicles, body builders will be given the option to accept the base axle and build a different second unit body that meets Ford's specifications or have the rear axle rebuilt as a Wide Track axle, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed on October 23, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S57.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 20V-599000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-250 and F-350, single rear wheel and dual rear wheel, 4X4 vehicles. The front axles may contain a wheel end yoke that was not properly welded to the axle tube end.

The Risk

An improperly welded axle may affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel yoke weld location. If the weld is found to be inaccurately located, the axle assembly will be replaced free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S56.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 20V-576000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-250 and F-350 vehicles equipped with electronically locking rear differentials. The passenger side rear axle shaft may fail prematurely due to a material issue.

The Risk

A broken passenger side rear axle could result in a loss of drive power and the inability to hold the vehicle still when in Park. If the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger side rear axle shaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S31.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 19V-688000 on NHTSA.gov

What To Do

Run your VIN

Confirm 26V-119000 applies to your exact F-350 using the checker above.

Schedule the free repair

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Free, by law

Recall parts and labor are free regardless of age, mileage, or where you bought it.

Keep the paperwork

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Drivetrain Recall FAQs

Is it safe to drive my F-350 before the drivetrain recall repair?

NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory for any of the 7 campaigns on this page. Schedule the free repair promptly — until it is completed, the defects described above are still present on affected F-350 vehicles.

Which vehicles are affected?

Campaign 26V-119000 covers certain 2025–2026 Ford F-350 vehicles. Model year alone does not settle it — run your VIN in the checker above, which is the definitive answer for your exact vehicle.

What does the repair cost?

Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age, mileage, or where it was bought.

I’m buying a used F-350. Should I check this recall?

Yes — run the VIN before you buy. If campaign 26V-119000 is still open on that vehicle, any authorized Ford dealer (including us) completes the repair free of charge, no matter where the vehicle was purchased.

26V-119000 Open on Your F-350? Fix It Free.