Ford recalls heavy-duty pickups; drive shafts can fracture
Owners will be notified by letter starting April 4
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Ford is recalling nearly a quarter-million heavy duty pickup trucks in the U.S. because the drive shafts can fracture and cause a loss of power.
The recall covers certain F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickups from the 2017 through 2022 model years. The trucks have gasoline engines and aluminum drive shafts.
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Ford says in documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that heat and noise insulators below the body can loosen and touch the drive shaft. The shaft can fracture, causing a power loss or loss of control if it hits the ground.
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Failures also could let the trucks roll if they are stopped and the parking brake isn't on.
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Dealers will inspect the drive shafts and repair them if necessary, and properly attach the insulators. Owners will be notified by letter starting April 4.
Ford's F-Series pickup trucks for years have been the top-selling vehicles in the U.S.