2025-2026 Ford F-250 SD Axle Shaft Recall (26V119)
Ford Motor Company · 11,431 vehicles · Reported March 3, 2026
Ford Motor Company is recalling 11,431 2025-2026 Ford F-250 SD; 2025-2026 Ford F-350 SD vehicles. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V119 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V119000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 26S13 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 3, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2025-2026 Ford F-250 SD; 2025-2026 Ford F-350 SD |
| Units affected | 11,431 |
| Component | Power Train > Axle Assembly > Axle Shaft |
| Safety risk | A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025-2026 Ford F-250 SD in recall 26V119?
The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Is it safe to drive a 2025-2026 F-250 SD with recall 26V119?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the axle shaft.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V119?
Recall 26V119 covers 11,431 vehicles: 2025-2026 Ford F-250 SD; 2025-2026 Ford F-350 SD.
NHTSA lists 11,431 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | Ford | F-250 SD |
| 2025-2026 | Ford | F-350 SD |
What is the fix for the F-250 SD axle shaft recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 26V119 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 26V119 to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 6, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| March 3, 2026 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V119000. |
| April 6, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 7 months ago. If your F-250 SD was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my F-250 SD is part of recall 26V119?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V119 is open on your F-250 SD, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V119000 is open on your F-250 SD, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 26S13. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should F-250 SD owners do about recall 26V119?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V119000 applies to your F-250 SD.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the axle shaft happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are F-250 SD owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 9 of them about the transmission.
Since recall 26V119 was reported on March 3, 2026, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the transmission and were received on or after March 3, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related transmission issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 46 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 9 of them involve the transmission. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2025 Ford F-250 SD: 16 complaints in total, 0 about the transmission
- 2025 Ford F-350 SD: 14 complaints in total, 5 about the transmission
- 2026 Ford F-250 SD: 9 complaints in total, 1 about the transmission
- 2026 Ford F-350 SD: 7 complaints in total, 3 about the transmission
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
2025 E-350 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete As transmission controls highway speed at 60mph and higher. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL 2025 E-350 to be reported as UNDRIVABLE and brought in IMMEDIATELY for Safety Recall, and highway safety international. Please BROADCAST as amber alert and/or new cast notifications.
2025 Ford F-350 SD owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11679472, filed August 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the transmission independently shifted from first gear. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was uncontrollable.
2025 Ford F-350 SD owner, MN, NHTSA complaint 11691078, filed October 2, 2025
After using manual mode and brakes to slow down I went back to automatic mode without coming to a stop. I was turning left and it felt like I had let off the gas completely but I was pressing harder and harder but my truck wouldn't do anything and the gas pedal did nothing.
2025 Ford F-350 SD owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11709484, filed January 7, 2026
Can recall 26V119 make my F-250 SD a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Transmission problems tend to come back. Harsh shifts, slipping, delayed engagement and sudden loss of drive power often return after a dealer reflashes software or replaces a part, and each return trip to the dealer is another repair attempt on the record.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 23V595000, 25V866000.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the F-250 SD went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V119
Did the recall 26V119 fix work?
Since recall 26V119 was reported on March 3, 2026, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed April 6, 2026.
Is the 26V119000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my F-250 SD is part of recall 26V119000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Will a transmission software update fix the problem for good?
Sometimes. Many owners report that shifting problems return after an update. If yours does, go back to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V119000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.