Ford Motor Company is recalling 112,965 model year 2021-2023 F-150s with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design.
The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake on, or cause a loss of drive power.
Both conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
The remedy is currently under development.
Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an interim repair if they experience symptoms related to rear axle bolt breakage, such as a clicking or rattling noise.
Letters notifying owners of this recall are expected to be mailed January 29, 2024.
Owners may contact Ford customer service at (866) 436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.