FORD F-150 recall: Rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation
Ford F-150 vehicles may have incorrectly installed rear axle tail bearings, and dealers will replace the bearing free of charge.
An issue involving the rear axle tail bearing has been identified in certain Ford F-150 vehicles. The official record says the condition may lead to rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation, with possible loss of control, loss of drive power, or rollaway under the stated parking condition.
What the official recall record says
FORD: F-150
An incorrect rear axle tail bearing may have been installed. The official record says this can cause a rear wheel to lock or the driveshaft to separate; those outcomes may lead to loss of vehicle control, loss of drive power, or rollaway if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, increasing crash or injury risk. Dealers will replace the rear axle tail bearing free of charge.
Official record
- NHTSA recall ID: 26V576000
- Vehicles listed: FORD F-150 (2026)
- Potentially affected: 37
- Components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- Report received: September 9, 2026
- Owner notification: September 21, 2026
- Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles. Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
- Safety consequence: Rear wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle control. Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle tail bearing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S63. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.
What owners should do next
Check the official status for the vehicle and contact Ford or an authorized dealer for the listed repair if it is included.
A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.
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Sources used for this report.
References checked September 29, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V576000. Report received September 9, 2026. Accessed September 29, 2026.
To check a specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.
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