Ford Recalls Nearly 113K 2019–2021 F-150s over Faulty Rear Axles
Ford is recalling 112,965 F-150s (2019 to 2021 model years) due to faulty rear axles that can increase the risk of an accident.
Ford says the trucks may experience damaged axle-hub splines, which can cause them to roll away if the parking brake isn't applied.
Owners of the affected F-150 models should take their trucks to a Ford dealer for repair if they notice symptoms such as a clicking or rattling noise.
Ford F-150s, specifically those from the 2019 through 2021 model years, are at a higher risk of being involved in a crash. The issue stems from faulty rear axles, which is the reason behind Ford recalling 112,965 trucks.
The affected F-150 models feature the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a heavy-duty rear axle with a hub bolt that may break. Ford says that can damage the axle-hub splines, which can then cause an accident because the trucks can roll away even when they're in park unless the parking brake is applied.
While Ford is still working on fixing this issue, the company is instructing owners to take their F-150s to a dealer if they notice any symptoms of the axle bolts breaking. The latter includes a clicking or rattling noises. Owners can also expect notification letters to be mailed by January 29.
Along with contacting Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (the recall number is 23S65), owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through its website or by calling its safety hotline.
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