Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published July 15, 2021
Ford F-350 SD (2020) Power Train Recall: Risk of Unintended Movement
Ford is recalling 2020-2021 F-350 Super Duty trucks with 6.7L diesel engines and Dana 275 axles. Deformities in the rear axle housing may cause driveshaft separation, leading to loss of power or unintended movement when in park without parking brake.
Driveshaft separation may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-350 Super Duty trucks with 6.7L diesel engines and Dana 275 rear axles. The rear axle housing may deform, causing driveshaft separation that could lead to loss of drive power or unintended vehicle movement when in park without the parking brake applied. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79497-ford-f-350-sd-2020-power-train-recall-risk-of.
“Ford F-350 SD (2020) Power Train Recall: Risk of Unintended Movement.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79497-ford-f-350-sd-2020-power-train-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #21V536000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V536000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2020-2021 F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks with Dana model 275 rear axles due to potential driveshaft separation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on July 15, 2021. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the axle housing free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Ford F-350 SD, 2020-2021
What to do
Dealers will inspect the axle housing for deformities, and repair or replace the housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
The rear axle housing may not support the load of the pickup truck and deform, which could result in driveshaft separation. This may cause a loss of drive power or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on record since 2010-01-29. Other recent recalls of similar products include Ford 2021 Bronco Hard Top Recall (2026-10-22), Ford F-450 SD Recall (2026-10-06), and Ford F-150 Recall (2026-10-06).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020-2021 F-350 Super Duty trucks with 6.7L diesel engines and Dana 275 rear axles. The recall was notified to owners on September 3, 2021.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a repair or replacement of the axle housing.
Have Dealer Inspect Axle Housing
Dealers will inspect the rear axle housing for deformities and repair or replace it if necessary.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the axle housing for deformities, and repair or replace the housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 21S31.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 50 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V536000 — Ford F-350 SD (2020) Power Train Recall: Risk of Unintended Movement
Hello,
I own a Ford F-350 SD (2020) Power Train Recall: Risk of Unintended Movement that is covered by recall 21V536000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the axle housing for deformities, and repair or replace the housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 21S31.
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.
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.
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