24S05: Transit (2023-2024) Rear Axle Tail Bearing Seizure Recall

Some 2023-2024 Ford Transit vehicles are experiencing rear axle bearing failures. If this happens, rear wheel lock-up and possible driveshaft separation may cause loss of vehicle control or vehicle power. Driveshaft separation may also cause the vehicle to move while in Park if the parking brake is not applied.

Certain 2023-2024 vehicles don’t have enough lubricant to properly coat the axle tail bearing, which may cause it to overheat and stop working.

Dealers will inspect the rear axle and replace the axle bearings or axle assembly if necessary. If no replacement is necessary, the dealer will add lubricant.

Certain 2023 Transit vehicles built between May 17, 2023, to November 30, 2023, and certain 2024 Transit vehicles built between August 28, 2023, to November 30, 2023.

Customers may see rear axle fluid leaks when the vehicle is parked and may experience grinding noise and vibration from the rear axle while driving.

Out of an abundance of caution, customers are encouraged to apply the parking brake when they park their vehicle.

We will begin notifying customers March 4, 2024.

Customers will not be charged for this service.