Rear axle hub bolt may break
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 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.
Safety Consequence
Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning august 2025 through winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 f-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 f-150 model year vehicles and phase 3 will include 2024 f-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed august 22, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s82. This recall expands previous nhtsa recall number 23v896.
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FAQ: Recall 25V512000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V512000?
NHTSA recall 25V512000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 8, 2025. It addresses: Rear axle hub bolt may break. The recall affects approximately 103,174 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V512000 or the manufacturer campaign number 25S82. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.