Ford is issuing a recall for one of its biggest sellers following 27 reports regarding driveshaft problems.
Officials with the Dearborn automaker say they’ll be mailing recall notices to owners of nearly 185,000 2021-2022 F-150 pickup trucks.
Ford officials sent a notice the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration earlier this month,
In that notice, officials say the driveshaft can fracture, potentially preventing wheels from turning properly and increasing crash risk.
The vehicles impacted by the recall are only a small percentage of F-150's built in the past year.
The notice says “the affected vehicles are 4x4 145” wheelbase Crew Cab configurations with 302A and above equipment group and sound insulation package that are equipped with an aluminum driveshaft.”
Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database.
Owners of the affected vehicles are expected to get instructions in the mail.
More information on the recall can be found on the NHTSA website.
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