FORD F-150 (2025) recall — Power Train
Ford recalls 2023-2025 F-150 trucks with Trailer Tow Max Duty package for potential axle hub splines damage causing rollaway or loss of drive power.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 trucks that may have damaged axle hub splines. This could cause the vehicle to roll away when in park without the parking brake applied or lose drive power, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1341972-ford-f-150-2023-2025-recall-axle-hub-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1341972-ford-f-150-2023-2025-recall-axle-hub-failure-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V512000
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“Ford F-150 2023-2025 Recall: Axle Hub Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1341972-ford-f-150-2023-2025-recall-axle-hub-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V512000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V512000).
Why it’s dangerous
Damaged axle hub splines can break, causing the vehicle to roll away when in park without the parking brake applied. This can also lead to loss of drive power, potentially increasing crash risk during normal operation.
Who’s affected
Ford F-150 truck owners with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and 9.75-inch heavy duty axle (2023-2025 model years) are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without proper parking brakes are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your F-150 has the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with 3/4 float axle design. The recall covers 2023-2025 model years.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a recall repair.
Schedule Axle Replacement
Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies at no cost once you receive the recall notification letter.
August 2025 through Winter 2025
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What model years are affected?
2023-2025 F-150 model years with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and 9.75-inch heavy duty axle.
How can I tell if my truck is affected?
Check for the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with 3/4 float axle design.
When will I get the recall repair?
Ford will mail notification letters starting August 22, 2025, with repairs phased over August 2025 through Winter 2025.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V512000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V512000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V512000 (August 8, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.