2026 Ford F-150 Recalled Over Incorrect Rear Axle Bearings
Ford Motor Company is issuing a small safety recall covering 37 model-year 2026 F-150 pickup trucks due to a manufacturing defect that could cause the rear wheels to lock up or the driveshaft to separate.
According to recall documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected trucks may have been assembled with incorrect rear axle tail bearings.
Risks of Axle Bearing Failure
The installation of improper tail bearings in the rear axle assembly can lead to severe driveline damage while operating the vehicle. If a tail bearing fails, it can cause the rear axle to seize, resulting in sudden rear wheel lock-up while driving. In other instances, the defect can cause the driveshaft to separate from the vehicle.
Driveshaft separation leads to an immediate loss of motive drive power. Furthermore, if the driveshaft separates while the truck is parked without the electronic parking brake engaged, the vehicle can roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Dealer Repair and Notification Schedule
To fix the issue, authorized Ford dealership service departments will inspect the rear axle assembly and replace the rear axle tail bearing free of charge.
Ford plans to mail official owner notification letters on September 21, 2026. Truck owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference internal recall campaign number 26S63.
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) included in the action will be searchable on NHTSA.gov under campaign number 26V576000.
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WTF is a "tail" bearing? Do you mean pinion bearing? Carrier bearing? Or axle shaft bearing?