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Campaign 26V-119

Driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power

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Defect 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.

Consequence

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V119000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about powertrain on these vehicles: 9, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-119
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FordF-250 SD2025 to 20261
FordF-350 SD2025 to 20268
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.