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2026 Ford F-250 SD and Ford F-350 SD recall: axle shaft

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 12, 2025. It covers about 6,819 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,819
reported
Dec 12, 2025
owners notified
Jan 15, 2026
related complaints
4

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles. The right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break.
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the right rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on December 15, 2025.

Recall number 25V866000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about transmission problems.

2026 Ford F-250 SD2026 Ford F-350 SD

Questions about recall 25V866000

Is there a recall on the 2026 Ford F-250 SD and Ford F-350 SD axle shaft?

Yes. Recall 25V866000, reported on December 12, 2025, covers about 6,819 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V866000?

Dealers will inspect the right rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on December 15, 2025.

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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