2026 Ford F-250 SD, Ford F-350 SD: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 25V866000 · 6,819 units potentially affected · filed Dec 12, 2025
What's 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.
Why it matters
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.
The fix
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 NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V866000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25SD8
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Units affected
- 6,819
- Report received
- Dec 12, 2025
- Owner letters
- Jan 15, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-250 SD 2026
- Ford F-350 SD 2026