Vehicle recall 23V896000 · December 22, 2023
2021-2023 Ford F-150
The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 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.
- Consequence
- Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V896000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 22, 2023
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 23S65
- Owner notification
- May 9, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 112,965
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Axle hubs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-150 (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
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