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Ford · United States · High

Ford F-350: Power train — axle assembly

Affects Ford F-350 · 2020 — about 52 vehicles.

The hazard

Inner tire contact with the body could result in a tire blowout, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the rear axle as a Wide Track axle on vehicles already built. For remaining vehicles, body builders will be given the option to accept the base axle and build a different second unit body that meets Ford's specifications or have the rear axle rebuilt as a Wide Track axle, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed on October 23, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S57.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational