Overview

• The recall covers about 103,000 Ford F-150 pickups from the 2023–2025 model years equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy-duty axle.
• NHTSA warned that a fatigue-prone rear-axle hub bolt can break and damage axle splines, creating a risk of rollaway or loss of drive power.
• Owners will receive recall notices by mail between Aug. 18, 2025 and May 22, 2026 under the code 25S82 and can verify their vehicle status through NHTSA’s website or by contacting Ford customer service.
• Ford and Lincoln dealers will replace both left and right rear-axle shaft assemblies free of charge to address the defect.
• The company has logged 194 warranty claims without any reported accidents or injuries so far and advises drivers to watch for clicking noises as an early symptom.