Ford is issuing a recall for more than 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks in the United States, citing a defect in the rear axle bolts that may lead to vehicle rollaways or loss of drive power, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
What’s Causing the Recall?
The issue stems from axle hub bolts that can fatigue and break. When this happens, damaged axle hub splines—critical components for transferring power from the axle to the wheels—can result in the vehicle rolling away if parked without the parking brake, or sudden loss of propulsion, either of which significantly elevates the risk of a crash
Warning Signs
- Clicking noise: May indicate a loose rear axle bolt.
- Rattling noise: Could point to a broken bolt.
These are potential red flags for the issue
Relief Measures & Timeline
Ford will replace the rear axle shaft assemblies free of charge at Ford or Lincoln dealerships
Affected models span the 2023–2025 F-150 lineup, with NHTSA estimating that only about 1% of these vehicles may actually have the defective parts
Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases between August 18, 2025, and May 22, 2026 .
Summary Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Vehicles | Over 103,000 F-150 trucks |
| Model Years Affected | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Primary Issue | Rear axle hub bolts may break |
| Key Risks | Vehicle rollaway, loss of drive power |
| Symptoms | Clicking (loose bolt), rattling (broken bolt) |
| Fix | Free replacement of rear axle shaft assemblies |
| Owner Notification | Aug 18, 2025 – May 22, 2026 |
| Estimated Defect Rate | Approximately 1% |
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