FORD F-350 SD (2026) recall — Power Train
Ford is recalling certain 2026 F-350 SD trucks due to a potential driveshaft failure that could cause sudden loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free inspection and replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling some 2026 F-350 SD trucks because a driveshaft could fail, causing sudden loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. Owners must have their driveshaft inspected by a dealer for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81969-ford-2026-f-350-sd-power-train-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81969-ford-2026-f-350-sd-power-train-recall-risk-of · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V119000
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“Ford 2026 F-350 SD: Power Train Recall - Risk of Crash Due to Drive Power Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81969-ford-2026-f-350-sd-power-train-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #26V119000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V119000).
Why it’s dangerous
The driveshaft's friction weld could fail, causing the driveshaft to separate suddenly. This leads to a loss of drive power, which may increase the risk of a crash, especially during high-speed driving or when carrying heavy loads.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Ford F-350 SD trucks with specific VINs are affected. Drivers using these trucks for heavy loads or in areas with steep terrain may be at higher risk due to potential power loss.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your vehicle's VIN to see if it's listed in the recall. The recall applies to 2026 F-350 SD models with specific VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to get your driveshaft inspected and replaced if necessary.
Have Driveshaft Inspected
Dealers will inspect your driveshaft serial number and replace it if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S13. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The driveshaft friction weld may fail, causing rear driveshaft separation and sudden loss of drive power, which increases crash risk.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Check your vehicle's VIN to see if it's listed in the recall. The recall applies to 2026 F-350 SD models with specific VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
What should I do if my truck is affected?
Dealers will inspect your driveshaft serial number and replace it if necessary at no cost. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for assistance.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V119000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 26V119000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S13. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026. 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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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 #26V119000 (March 3, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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.
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