Ford Recall 2026097: Rear Driveshaft Weld Issue

Health Canada Recalls & Safety Alerts

Published March 3rd, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

Transport Canada has issued recall 2026097 for Ford vehicles due to a potential issue with the rear driveshaft weld. This defect could lead to driveshaft separation and a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will notify owners to inspect and replace the affected component.

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What changed

Transport Canada has issued recall 2026097 concerning a potential defect in the rear driveshaft weld on certain Ford vehicles. The issue stems from improper welding, which could cause the driveshaft to separate, resulting in a loss of power to the wheels and an increased risk of a crash. This recall also extends to certain incomplete vehicles.

Ford will notify affected owners by mail and instruct them to bring their vehicles to a dealership for inspection. If necessary, the rear driveshaft will be replaced. Consumers should follow the instructions provided by Ford and take their vehicle in for the necessary repairs to mitigate the safety risk.

What to do next

Owners should take their vehicle to a Ford dealership for inspection and potential replacement of the rear driveshaft.
Ford will notify owners by mail regarding the recall and corrective actions.

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Vehicle recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2026097 - FORD

Last updated

2026-03-11

Summary

Product Chassis Cab recalled by FORD Issue Vehicle - Powertrain What to do Please see corrective actions section below

Issue

Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear driveshaft may not have been welded properly. As a result, the driveshaft could separate and cause a loss of power to the wheels.
Note: This recall also affects certain incomplete vehicles.

Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear driveshaft.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details

Original published date:

2026-03-03

Alert / recall type Vehicle recall Category Vehicles - Chassis Cab Vehicles - Light Truck & Van Companies Published by Transport Canada Audience General public Identification number RA-81747 Transport Canada ID 2026097