Ford to recall over 20,000 F-150 trucks in Canada over axle bolts defect; here’s why it’s a serious issue for customers

Ford Motor Company is set to recall as many as 22,664 F-150 pickup trucks in Canada due to an issue with axle hub bolts that can lead to loss of power to the wheels and increase the risk of injury or crash. In a recall notice issued by Transport Canada, the bolts may break and cause the axle shaft's splines to wear, causing a loss of power to the wheels. The recall notice underscored that a loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or cause the vehicle to roll away if parked without the parking brake applied, the notice notes.

The affected model years in Canada are 2023, 2024, and 2025. It is pertinent to mention that the issue only affects trucks equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty optional package. The latest recall notice (number 25S82) is an expansion of recall 23S65 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-705), which flagged the same issue in 2021, 2022, and 2023 models. It is a part of a bigger recall, impacting approximately 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S.

The Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks were also recalled over steering wheel control concerns in May 2025, which impacted 11,409 vehicles in Canada. Transport Canada stated that the American automaker will notify affected owners by mail and advise them to bring their vehicle to a dealership to have the rear axle shafts replaced.

Earlier in August, Ford Motor Company recalled more than 300,000 vehicles due to a defect that can increase the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The American automaker recalled some US vehicles, as an unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash, news agency Reuters reported.