Ford is recalling 2020 F-550 trucks with potential rear axle differential fluid issues that could cause driveshaft separation and crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free inspection or repair.
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur and increase the risk of injury or crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2020 F-550 trucks because their rear axle differential fluid might be too low, which could cause the driveshaft to separate and increase crash risk. This could lead to loss of drive or unintended vehicle movement if the parking brake isn't applied.
If the rear axle differential fluid level is too low, the rear axle assembly may fail, causing the driveshaft to separate. This could lead to loss of drive power or unintended vehicle movement if the parking brake isn't engaged, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2020 Ford F-550 trucks are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential driveshaft separation or unintended movement.
This recall applies to 2020 Ford F-550 trucks. The issue was first identified in March 2020 and affects vehicles with rear axle differential fluid levels below the minimum requirement.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection or repair of the rear axle differential fluid level.
Dealers will check the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it or replace the rear axle if necessary at no cost.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S09.
Ford is recalling 2020 F-550 trucks because the rear axle differential fluid may be too low, which could cause driveshaft separation and increase crash risk.
This recall applies to 2020 Ford F-550 trucks. The issue was first identified in March 2020 and affects vehicles with rear axle differential fluid levels below the minimum requirement.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection or repair of the rear axle differential fluid level.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V099000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V099000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S09. 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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