INDIANA — Ford has issued a recall for more than 103,000 F-150 trucks in the U.S. due to a faulty rear axle hub bolt that could cause the vehicle to lose drive power or roll away if the parking brake is not engaged.
“Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in its recall notice.
The recall affects specific F-150 models manufactured between January 2, 2023, and May 21, 2025. The issue is specific to trucks equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty Package and a 9.75-inch heavy-duty axle with a three-quarter float-axle design.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can damage the axle hub splines. This could result in a comp