FORD F-150 2023: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V128000

Make Model Year
FORD F-150 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-04-21 2023-02-24 2023-02-27

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23S07

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 240

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.

Consequence

A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.

Notes

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.