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Ford EcoSport Front Axle Half Shafts May Disconnect
high How serious is it? About this label
A loss of drive power or a rollaway increases the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V126000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The front axle half shafts that connect to the transmission may disconnect while the vehicle is being driven. If a half shaft disconnects, the vehicle can lose the power that drives the wheels. Losing drive power while on the road increases the chance of a crash. In addition, if a half shaft disconnects and the parking brake has not been applied, the vehicle could roll away on its own, which raises the risk of a crash or an injury.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 866-436-7332.
3. Dealers will inspect the half shafts and replace them if needed, free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V126000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 EcoSport vehicles. The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.
- Safety risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a disconnected half shaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S12.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.