Choose 2017-2018 Ford F-250, F-350, and F-450 fashions are being recalled in the USA attributable to an issue with the driveshaft.
The American automotive producer has revealed {that a} radial damper contained in the driveshaft could transfer out of place over time, triggering a driveshaft imbalance and impacting the noise, vibration, and harshness ranges of the automobile. The driveshaft might additionally fracture if the problem is left unaddressed, growing the danger of damage or a crash.
The Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) notes {that a} fractured driveshaft could lead to a lack of motive energy whereas driving, unintended automobile motion whereas the automobile is in park with out the parking brake, and will additionally lead to secondary harm to surrounding elements.
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An investigation into the problem has revealed that rubber over-mold rings on the radial damper can deform beneath larger driveshaft rotational pace, permitting it to maneuver out of place.
Impacted Ford F-250, F-350, and F-450 fashions had been produced between October 21, 2015 and January 30, 2018 and have 176-inch wheelbases, 4×4 methods, and are outfitted with both a 4.1 or 4.3 rear axle ratio. The recall entails 399 F-250s, 14,089 F-350s, and 4,320 F-450s.
Homeowners of impacted fashions can be notified between January 9, 2023 and January 13, 2023 and instructed to take their automobile to a Ford or Lincoln supplier to have the driveshaft changed with an up to date one freed from cost. The automotive producer will reimburse house owners who paid to repair the problem previous to notification of a security recall in Could 2021.
