Mechanic Notes

2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty Axle Shaft recall 26V119000

Safety recall

Component: Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft · Campaign 26V119000 · Reported 03/03/2026

Symptoms / what can happen

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Cause

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.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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