2020-2021 Ford F-350 SD recall: axle assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 15, 2021. It covers about 27,604 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 27,604
- reported
- Jul 15, 2021
- owners notified
- Sep 3, 2021
- related complaints
- 64
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 21V536000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-350 SD 2020-2021 20202021
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 64 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 21V536000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Ford F-350 SD axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 21V536000, reported on July 15, 2021, covers about 27,604 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V536000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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