Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V119000 Reported March 3, 2026

Driveshaft may separate

Ford Motor Company · Power Train · 11,431 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V119000
Manufacturer Campaign
26S13
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
11,431
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 3, 2026

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 26V119000 or campaign 26S13.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V119000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V119000?

NHTSA recall 26V119000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 3, 2026. It addresses: Driveshaft may separate. The recall affects approximately 11,431 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 26V119000 or the manufacturer campaign number 26S13. 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.