FORD F-150 2021: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V896000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 2021 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23S65
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 112965
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is currently under development. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an interim repair if they experience symptoms related to rear axle bolt breakage, such as a clicking or rattling noise. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed January 29, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
