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Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks due to a defect involving the vehicles’ axle hub bolts, which can break and potentially cause the truck to roll away or lose driving power.
“Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in its recall notice issued Tuesday, about three hours ago.
The recall affects certain F-150 trucks built between January 2, 2023, and May 21, 2025. According to NHTSA, the rear axle hub bolt may “fatigue and break,” which can damage the axle hub splines. The agency explained that axle hub bolts keep the wheel hubs attached to the axle, the rod or shaft connecting a vehicle’s wheels to the drivetrain, and supporting the vehicle’s weight.
A Ford spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch the company is “not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.”
NHTSA noted that one warning sign of a faulty axle hub bolt is a clicking noise. “If the bolt breaks, customers may report a rattle noise,” the agency said.
The regulatory agency, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, stated that owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail between August 18, 2025, and May 22, 2026. Ford and Lincoln dealers will replace the rear axle shaft assemblies free of charge. The recall number is 25S82.
This is not the first time Ford has faced such an issue. More than two years ago, the automaker recalled over 100,000 F-150 pickup trucks over a similar defect involving rear axle hub bolts.
The timing of the recall comes just one day after Ford announced plans to launch a new electric pickup truck in 2027, with a starting price of $30,000.
