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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford recalls more than 103k F-150 trucks over rear axle hub bolt defects
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for 103,174 F-150 pickup trucks, citing concerns over faulty rear axle hub bolts that could break. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report has identified that the affected vehicles come with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy-duty axle. Switch Auto Insurance and Save Today! Affordable Auto Insurance, Customized for You The Insurance Savings You Expect Great Rates and Award-Winning Service These trucks, which have a three-quarter float axle design, were manufactured between 2 January 2023 and 21 May 21 2025. The auto regulator's report indicates that the rear axle hub bolt may succumb to fatigue, leading to a breakage that prevents it from securing the hub splines to the axle shaft splines. The resulting micro-movement, particularly in corrosive environments, may wear down the hub splines and compromise torque transfer to the wheel end. This defect could potentially cause the vehicle to roll away when parked without the parking brake engaged or result in a motive power loss during 4X2 operation, increasing the crash risk. The cause of the issue has been attributed to fretting wear between the hub and axle splines, with displaced particles leading to corrosion and accelerated wear. Customers might notice a clicking noise if the rear axle hub bolt loosens, or a rattle noise if the bolt breaks. NHTSA estimates that only about 1% of the vehicles are affected by this defect. Ford plans to notify owners via mail, directing them to take their trucks to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for a no-cost replacement of the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies. These replacements will feature revised spline geometry and fasteners. The notification period for the planned remedy is scheduled between 18 August 18 2025, and 22 May 2026. As of now, Ford is not 'aware' of any injuries or accidents associated with this condition. In July 2025, the company recalled 694,271 vehicles globally due to a potential fuel injector issue that could lead to underhood fires, affecting certain Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Escape models with 1.5L engines. "Ford recalls more than 103k F-150 trucks over rear axle hub bolt defects" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
USA Today
3 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
More than 100,000 Ford cars recalled. See impacted models.
More than 100,000 Ford trucks have been recalled because of a wheel bolt that may break and increase the risk of a crash. Ford discovered that some F-150 trucks in in the model years 2023 to 2025 could have a rear-axle hub bolt that is susceptible to breaking, which can cause damage to the axle hub splines, according to a recall notice posted on Aug. 8 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Damage to the axle hub splines can cause the vehicle to roll away, increasing the chance of a crash, the recall notice said. This recall expands a previous NHTSA recall issued in December 2023 that applied to Ford F-150 trucks in model years 2021 to 2023. The previous recall was similarly caused by the rear-axle hub bolt. The issue can be remedied by replacing the car's rear-axle shaft assemblies, according to the recall notice. Here's what to know: Which Ford vehicles are being recalled? About 103,000 Ford F-150 trucks cars in the model years 2023 to 2025 are part of the recall, according to the NHTSA notice. The affected vehicles are equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package, the notice said. Owners will be notified via letters that are expected to be mailed between Aug. 18, 2025 and May 22, 2026. Customers can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and mention the code for this recall: 25S82. What to do if your car has been recalled Owners with impacted vehicles should bring their truck to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the left and right rear-axle shaft assemblies replaced. The replacement will be made free of charge. How to check if your car has been recalled To check the status of recalls on vehicles, car parts or car accessories, use the NHTSA recall database or USA TODAY's car and motor vehicle recall database. Car owners can see if their vehicles have been recalled by searching their car's make or model. Also, direct searching is available on the NHTSA website by inputting your vehicle's license plate number or vehicle identification number. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
