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Ford F-350 driveshaft weld may fail suddenly

NHTSA campaign 26V119000 · Reported Mar 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

A sudden loss of drive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	26V119000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 3, 2026
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2026
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain Ford F-250 SD and F-350 SD trucks, a weld on the rear driveshaft may fail. If it does, the driveshaft can separate and the truck can suddenly lose the power that drives the wheels. This sudden loss of power while driving raises the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the driveshaft and replace it if needed, at no cost to the owner.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included. 2. Contact a Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule an inspection. 3. The inspection and any repair are free.

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 26V119000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2026 Ford F-350 SD

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

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Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Safety risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S13. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

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