Ford is recalling 2023 Expedition vehicles with potentially fractured front axle pinions that could cause wheel lockup and crash risk. Free repairs available by dealers.
A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2023 Expedition vehicles because their front axle pinions may fracture, causing front wheels to lock up and increasing crash risk. Owners must have the axle assembly replaced at no cost to prevent potential accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81331-ford-expedition-2023-power-train-recall-risk-of-front-wheel.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81331-ford-expedition-2023-power-train-recall-risk-of-front-wheel · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V128000
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The front axle pinion may not have been properly heat-treated, causing it to fracture. When this happens, the front wheels can lock up, reducing 4-wheel drive capability and increasing crash risk during normal driving.
Owners of 2023 Ford Expedition vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently use off-road or high-speed driving conditions may be at higher risk due to potential wheel lockup.
Check if your 2023 Ford Expedition has a front axle pinion that may have fractured. The recall was issued for vehicles with improper heat treatment in the front axle pinion.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a repair with a Ford dealer.
Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set or entire axle assembly at no cost if the pinion is broken.
Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.
The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated properly, which can cause it to fracture and lead to wheel lockup.
This recall applies to 2023 Ford Expedition vehicles with potentially fractured front axle pinions due to improper heat treatment.
If your front axle pinion is broken, the entire axle assembly will be replaced at no cost by a Ford dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V128000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V128000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07. 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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