2021–2023 Ford F-150 Powertrain / Transmission Recall 23V896000 (Ford 23S65)

NHTSA recall 23V896000 (Ford recall 23S65) covers about 112,965 2021–2023 Ford F-150 vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Dec 22, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V896000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

112,965
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2023
model years
Dec 22, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (axle hubs)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped 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.

The risk

Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S65.

Status: NHTSA lists May 9, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 23S65

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V896000 as 23S65. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "23S65 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford F-1502021–2023All F-150 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 22, 2023
Owner notification
May 9, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 23V896000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V896000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V896000 or 23S65). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V896000?

NHTSA recall 23V896000 (Ford recall 23S65) covers about 112,965 2021–2023 Ford F-150 vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Dec 22, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V896000?

NHTSA's record for 23V896000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V896000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V896000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 9, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 23V896000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 23S65. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (23S65) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V896000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V896000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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