2021-2023 Ford F-150 recall: axle hubs
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 22, 2023. It covers about 112,965 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 112,965
- reported
- Dec 22, 2023
- owners notified
- May 9, 2025
- related complaints
- 645
Power train: axle hubs
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
- Risk
- Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.
Recall number 23V896000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 2021-2023 202120222023
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 645 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 23V896000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2023 Ford F-150 axle hubs?
Yes. Recall 23V896000, reported on December 22, 2023, covers about 112,965 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V896000?
Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.
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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