2007 Ford F-650 SD & 2007 Ford F-750 SD recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks built with dana rear axles, the rear axle may have a housing that was built using steel that was thinner than specified.
💥 The risk
Through normal use, the axle housing could fatigue and develop a crack which could result in a wheel end lock-up or separation, possibly resulting in a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the axle free of charge. The recall began on june 12, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-248-0186.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V238000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 07S53
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 31
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-248-0186
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 12, 2007
- Built
- Nov 15, 2006 – Feb 14, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 07S53.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.