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Ford E-450 rear wheel can separate from vehicle

NHTSA campaign 22V792000 · Reported 2022-10-20 · Ford Motor Company

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A wheel coming off at speed can cause a crash with no warning, so even though Ford did not tell owners to park the van, this should be checked right away.

What's wrong, in plain English

On some 2023 Ford E-450 vans, a bolt that holds the rear axle rotor to the wheel hub may not have been tightened enough at the factory. If that bolt is loose, the wheel can come off the vehicle while you drive. Dealers will check the rear axle serial number and, if needed, take apart and inspect the rotor and hub. If any bolts are loose, the whole rotor and hub assembly is replaced, free.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your E-450 is part of recall 22S68.
2. Call your Ford dealer to schedule the rear axle inspection, or reach Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. Have the inspection and any needed hub replacement done — the work is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

2023 Ford E-450

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford transmission, driveshaft and wheel recalls: which ones are urgent? · all 55 Ford recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 E450 vehicles. The bolt that secures the rear axle rotor to the wheel-hub may be improperly tightened, possibly resulting in wheel separation.
Safety risk: Wheel separation from the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle serial number, and if necessary, remove and inspect the rear axle rotor and hub assembly. If any bolts are found to be loose, the rotor and hub assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S68.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.